The finalists have been named for the 2018 Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS), with several liquor retailing businesses nominated for different awards.
The Australia Post ORIAS celebrate and reward the best online retailers in Australia with awards including Best Multichannel Retailer, Best New Online Retailer and Best Pureplay Online Retailer.
ORIAS Event Director, Alice Kuepper, said: “Retailers are working hard to keep up with the changing consumer expectations and fast-paced advancements in technology, and the ORIAS is the place for the community to recognise their hard work and celebrate wins.
“Each ORIAS sees an increase in the number of unique companies entering, foreshadowing the exciting future of Australian retail.”
The awards see the top six finalists nominated in each awards and this year’s finalists from this industry include Beer Cartel, Cellarmasters and Vinomofo.
Australia Post General Manager – Business, Michael Oates, added: “At Australia Post, we are dedicated to supporting local businesses, and our major sponsorship and everyday operations reflect our ongoing commitment to helping them succeed. We congratulate this year’s Australia Post ORIAS finalists for their outstanding achievements within the eCommerce industry and commitment to their customers.”
The winners will be announced at the Australia Post ORIAS Gala Dinner which will take place on July 26 at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre.
This year’s finalists are:
Best Bootstrapped Growth Initiative
- Arlo & Co
- Box For Monkeys
- Esther & Co
- Flora & Fauna
- Mountain Bikes Direct
- I=Change
Best In-Store Initiative
- Intersport Australia
- Rebel
- Cue Clothing Co
- Supercheap Auto
- BWS
Best International Conquerer
- City Chic
- Cotton On Group
- Ettitude
- Showpo
- Speedmaster
- Tinyme
Best Mobile Commerce Site/Application
- Booktopia
- Catch
- Shop You
- Target
- Showpo
- Tinyme
Best Multichannel Retailer
- Cotton On Group
- Cue Clothing Co
- Jd Sports Fashion Group
- Rebel
- Supercheap Auto
- BWS
Best New Online Retailer
- Moments Condom – Coral
- Jacob Pod
- Little Designer Club
- Mcdowells Herbal
- The Sheet Society
- Wellington & North
Best Omnichannel Customer Service
- Birdsnest
- Cotton On Group
- Glamcorner
- Grace Loves Lace
- Showpo
- The Daily Edited
Best Online Retail Marketing
- Accent Group – Hype Dc
- Beer Cartel
- Meshki
- Mountain Bikes Direct
- Showpo
- Tinyme
Best Pop-Up Experience
- Cellarmasters
- Grace Loves Lace
- Hunting For George
- Little Designer Club
- Deliveroo
- Supercheap Auto
Best Pureplay Online Retailer
- Booktopia
- Catch
- Glamcorner
- Hellofresh
- Tinyme
- Vinomofo
Best Site Optimisation & Design
- Glamcorner
- Hello Molly
- Showpo
- The Body Shop
- Tinyme
- Zanui
Best Small Independent Retailer
- Black Swallow
- Costumes.com.cu
- Flora & Fauna
- Hunting For George
- Mountain Bikes Direct
- The Wod Life
Best Social Commerce Initiative
- Meshki
- Arlo & Co
- Hello Molly
- Showpo
- Tinyme
- Vinomofo
Industry Recognition
- Tony Nash, Ceo, Booktopia
- Wayne Baskin, Deputy Ceo And Cto, Booktopia
- Mark Baartse, Cmo, Showpo
- Kristy Chong, Ceo, Modibodi
- Jason Kencevski, Ceo Speedmaster
- Nathan Huppatz, Co-Founder, Costumes.com.au
People’s Choice – Large Retailer Category
- Beserk
- Hoselink
- Kogan.com
- Meshki
- Pillow Talk
- Showpo
People’s Choice – Small Retailer Category
- Arlo + Co
- Knobby
- Koh Australia
- Macro Mike
- Riff Raff & Co Sleep Toys
- Skinnymixers