The beauty business is clearly booming, with two of the industry’s biggest companies awarded the top prizes at the recent 2015 Eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards.
Natural beauty retailer was recognised for its leadership in the sector and awarded Australian Retailer of the Year. The runner-up spot was taken out by beauty retailer Priceline Pharmacy.
The judges confirmed Lush was chosen for “its impressive employee education programs, focus on employee wellbeing, and corporate social responsibility”.
Adding to this, eftpos managing director Bruce Mansfield reveals: “Today’s winners represent the diversity of Australian retailing and the depth of talent we have in this important industry.”
Director of Lush Australia Mark Lincoln says of the achievement: “Lush is ecstatic to have been awarded this prestigious award from Australia’s leading retail industry body. We are humbled to have received this recognition from our industry peers.
“This is a fantastic way to finish the 2015 financial year, which has seen revenue grow by over 42 per cent as a result of strong Like For Like growth and new locations coming live.”
