Karen Griggs and John Arendt, editor of the Summerland Review.
What a night! Thank you to the Summerland Chamber, and everyone who worked so hard to provide thrilling entertainment and top-notch food and beverages! Congratulations once again to all the nominees and award-winners. Here are the Summerland Chamber criteria for the Retail Excellence Award:
"Skilled retailing requires an attention for detail in aesthetics, atmosphere, location and merchandise. The Retailing Excellence Award recognizes a retailer who has been proactive to changing market trends, embraced new technology or ideas and has combined skilled marketing with good selling practices. This retailer is a leader in the merchant community. Strong relationships with employees and customers are essential."
It genuinely is an honour to have our efforts recognized in this way. We are keenly aware that this recognition is also a responsibility and a challenge.
A challenge we look forward to rising to!