Australia Post ORIAS winners revealed

The winners of the 2018 Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS) have been announced.

Now in its 9th year, the Australia Post ORIAS has established itself as Australia’s leading retail awards program that celebrates the excellence of Australasia’s vibrant and innovative multichannel and online retailing visionaries.

The ceremony was held at the ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom, with over 800 guests in attendance to recognise the hard work, dedication and exceptional achievements of the top e-commerce players.

The ORIAS had an impressive line-up of award categories this year, including the most coveted two Australia Post People’s Choice Awards as well as Best Pureplay Online Retailer, Best Multichannel Retailer, Best Online Retail Marketing, Best In-Store Initiative, Best Small Independent Retailer, Best Social Commerce Initiative, Best International Conqueror and the Industry Recognition Award.

The high calibre of winners spanned across several retail categories and included leading local and international brands such as Kogan.com, Cue Clothing Co, Supercheap Auto, Showpo and Booktopia.

“We congratulate the ORIAS winners for their accomplishments within the industry and thank those shoppers who voted for their favourite online retailer in the coveted People’s Choice Awards,” said Australia Post General Manager – Business, Michael Oates.

“The ORIAS honour the retailing champions that set new standards of brilliance for online and in-store, whether that be through innovation, growth or customer experience. These awards are a testament to retailer’s dedication and hard work to stay competitive in today’s modern marketplace,” said Event Director of the ORIAS Alice Kuepper.

Australia Post ORIAS winners:

• Best Bootstrapped Growth Initiative: I=Change
• Best International Conqueror: Showpo
• Best Omnichannel Customer Service: The Daily Edited
• Best Social Commerce Initiative: Showpo
• Best Mobile Commerce Site/Application: Catch
• Best Site Optimisation & Design: Showpo
• Best Online Retail Marketing: Beer Cartel
• Best Pop-Up Experience: Hunting For George
• Best In-Store Initiative: Cue Clothing Co
• Best Multichannel Retailer: Supercheap Auto
• Best Small Independent Retailer: Flora & Fauna
• Best New Online Retailer: Little Designer Club
• Best Pureplay Online Retailer: Booktopia
• Industry Recognition: Tony Nash
• Online Retailer Of The Year: Showpo
• Australia Post People’s Choice Award — Small Online Retailer: Koh Australia (Ekoworx)
• Australia Post People’s Choice Award — Large Online Retailer: Kogan.Com
   

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