Tucker Fresh IGA in Kinross has been named IGA’s National Retailer of the Year, as well as picking up two other awards on the Gold Coast this week.
The IGA National Retail Excellence Awards hosted by Metcash saw Kinross take home the National Supermarket of the Year, National Grocery Department of the Year and General Merchandise Department of the Year awards.
“An organization is only as good as its people, and our people are truly the best – they make Tucker Fresh what it is today,” said Bojan Shah, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Tucker Fresh.
“We are so proud of everyone who is a part of Tucker Fresh; we love them and this award is for all of them.
“The support from Metcash has been fantastic for us. The interest they have in us as retailers and their desire to be competitive in the market has helped us get to where we are today.”
The IGA Retail Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the IGA network, recognizing stores that excel in areas such as customer service, community engagement and overall store performance.
Kinross has distinguished itself by its exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment to retail excellence.
“Two years ago we embarked on a journey to become Western Australia’s leading independent supermarket group,” said Tucker Fresh Managing Director, Garth Brown.
“One of our big, bold goals was to win the Independent Grocery Award, and we are very proud to have achieved this milestone in record time.”
Tucker Fresh IGA Kinross is one of 12 stores in the Tucker Fresh group.