Nine Retail Leaders To Be Recognized As Minnesota's Retail Champions
2021 Minnesota's Retail Champion Awards
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Join the Minnesota Retailers Association (MnRA) as we recognize nine leading retailers and industry partners at the announcement of the 2021 Minnesota’s Retail Champions.
Winners will accept their awards during the Retail Rally event (www.retailrally.com) on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Golden Valley. Retail Rally is changing the way retailers and their key business partners engage with today's consumer. The event features six 20-minute practical, game-changing, cutting-edge retail innovations strategies and ideas.
“We are proud to recognize nine innovative retailers, communities and partners that are leading the way in connecting with consumers and today’s trends following a vigorous process to identify Minnesota’s Retail Champions,” says Bruce Nustad, Minnesota Retailers Association president. “The retail industry has a deep impact on Minnesota communities, and these award recipients are truly representative of what is great about retail across the state, how the industry is changing, and what it takes to attract customers today.”
The following is a complete list of the 2021 Minnesota’s Retail Champion Award recipients:
Best Place to Work
Twin Town Guitars, Minneapolis, MN
Read about the award here.
Customer Commitment
Como Pharmacy, St. Paul, MN
Read about the award here.
Lifetime Achievement
Jeff Lindoo, Alexandria, MN
Read about the award here.
Retailer of the Year
AP Design, Marshall, MN
Read about the award here.
Retail Employee of the Year
Shelby Studanski, Frame Minnesota, Eagan, MN
Read about the award here.
Retail Innovation
The Paint Factory, Hutchinson, MN
Read about the award here.
Social Responsibility
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods, Waconia, MN
Read about the award here.
Advocate of the Year
Dave Baker, Willmar, MN
Read about the award here.
Retail Community of the Year
Winona & the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Winona, MN
Read about the award here.
MnRA started the award process by putting out a statewide call for nominations early in the year. A panel of peer judges reviewed nearly nine dozen nominations and selected the top nominee in each category. Tickets to the event are $25 online at www.retailrally.com.
