Asian trader Awards 2008 Entry Form

The Asian Trader Awards, now in their twentieth year, are the premier awards for independent retailers. Each year thousands of entries are received from retailers across the country. The Awards are designed to recognise and reward excellence in the independent sector.

If you are an independent retailer in the grocery, CTN, off-licence or garage forecourt sector, simply answer the competition questions opposite in English, Gujarati or Urdu. Answer all the questions, including those about your business, fill in your name and address and sign the back Please send this completed entry form to:

Asian Trader of the Year Awards, Garavi Gujarat House, No.1 Silex Street, London SE1 0DW

Entries must be received no later than 5th September 2008. No entries will be accepted after this date. Thank you for your cooperation and we wish you the best of luck. For further enquiries please contact Daksha Ganatra at Asian Trader on 020 7654 7743 email Daksha@gg2.net or visit www.asiantrader.biz
 
PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND THOSE OPPOSITE ENTITLED ‘ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS’
1) A new Multiple convenice opens near you and your footfall drops
alarmingly. Describe three things you would do to win back customers.
2) An impulse manufacturer brings out a new line. What three things
would make you stock it?
3) What qualities make your store stand out from the local opposition?
4) What do you do to take advantage of the extra sales opportunities presented by Easter, Christmas and major sporting events?
5) What have you done to make your store a part of the local community?
6) Which manufacturer has done the most to support your business over the
last year and why? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
To enter for the Awards, simply complete and return this form -
tick the relevent box/es
Asian Trader of the Year 2008 (£10,000)
Asian Trader Spirit of the Community Award 2008 (£3,500)
Asian Trader Enterprise Award 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Wholesale Depot of the Year 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Customer Champion Award 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Independent Retailer of the Year 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Excellence in Merchandising Award 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Newcomer of the Year 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Food to Go Retailer of the Year 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Post Office Excellence Award 2008 (£2,500)
Asian Trader Ethnic Food & Drink Retailer of the Year 2008 (£2,500)
 
INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND
YOUR BUSINESS
 
1.Type of Business (please tick nearest answer)
C-Store CTN
Off-licence Supermarket
Forecourt    
2. Do you have a liquor licence?
Yes No
3. Do you have a news bill?
Yes No
4. Number of outlets?
5. Where is your shop(s) situated?
High St Town surburb Housing
estate
6. How long have you been trading?
7. What is the size of your shop?
Under 500 ft2 500 to 1000 ft2
1000 to 2500 ft2 2500 to 5000 ft2
Over 5000 ft2    
8. Do you get your supplies from:
Cash and Carry Delivered Wholesaler
Direct from manufacturer    
9. Which Cash and Carry(s) / Wholesaler(s) do you use? Please write in name(s)
10. Do you belong to a Symbol or Buying Group?
Yes No
11. Do you have EPOS?
Yes No
12. Do you intend installing EPOS in your store?
Yes No
13. Do you use a computer at work on a day to day basis?
Yes No
14. Do you use the Internet at work on a day to day basis?
Yes No
15. Do you have broadband connection?
Yes No
16. How do you intend to utilise the Internet to develop your business in the future ?
17. Do you visit trade websites regularly?
Yes No
If yes, which ones?
18. Would you like to receive regular email from Asian Trader with special promotions?
Yes No
If yes, email address:
 
19. Would you like to receive regular text messages from Asian Trader with special promotions?
Yes No
If yes, mobile number:
20. How do you get information on products to stock in your store?
Sales people Direct mail
Article in trade press Wholesaler
Ads in trade press Other
21. Which languages do you prefer to read in?
English Gujarati Urdu
Punjabi Hindi Tamil
22. Which of the following catogories do you stock in your business?
Toiletries Vitamins
First Aid OTC Medicines
Skincare Products Beauty Products
Babycare Products    
 
Title
First Name:
Surname
Age
Job Title:
 
Owner Manager Other
If you are not the owner please state the name of the owner
Business Name Tel
Address Home
Postcode Mobile
Email    
I confirm that I have read and understood the competition rules and agree to abide by them