What is the best that the retail industry has to offer? As part of the 2012 About.com Readers Choice Awards, the best of the retail industry will be revealed as customers nominate and vote for the best restaurant chain, the best retail store, the best retail website, the best retail mobile app, the best retail stock investment and more.
Use the links below to nominate your favorites in any or all of the categories below. The nomination process is easy. Just tell us your "best" pick for the category along with a brief explanation about why you think it's the best. The nominees that receive the most nominations and the most compelling endorsements will be the ones chosen as finalists for voting.
To learn more about the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards and all the Readers' Choice categories, visit the Readers' Choice website.
Use the links below to nominate your favorites in any or all of the categories below. The nomination process is easy. Just tell us your "best" pick for the category along with a brief explanation about why you think it's the best. The nominees that receive the most nominations and the most compelling endorsements will be the ones chosen as finalists for voting.
To learn more about the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards and all the Readers' Choice categories, visit the Readers' Choice website.
1. Best Retail Shopping Website
Internet shopping has become so common that it's difficult to be a successful player in the retail industry without an effective online shopping website. What is the retail company with the best Internet shopping website? Click the link and nominate your favorite.
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2. Best Retail Facebook Page
Because they want to be where hundreds of millions of potential customers are, nearly every major retail chain has a Facebook account and an active Facebook page. Which retail chain has the best Facebook updates, discounts, deals, and customer interface on its Facebook page? Click the link and nominate your favorite.
Can't remember which retail Facebook page you like the best? Click here to review a complete list of retail chains that currently use Facebook.
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Can't remember which retail Facebook page you like the best? Click here to review a complete list of retail chains that currently use Facebook.
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3. Best Retail Mobile App
On the cutting edge of retail technology are mobile apps which allow shoppers to both browse and buy using only their iPhone, Android, or smartphone device. Which leading edge retailer has the best mobile shopping app? Click the link and nominate your favorite.
Can't remember which retail mobile app you like the best? Click here to review a list of popular retail mobile apps.
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Can't remember which retail mobile app you like the best? Click here to review a list of popular retail mobile apps.
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4. Best Retail Company to Work For
One of the most frequently asked questions about the retail industry is "What is the best retail company to work for?" The best answer to that question would obviously come from those who have actually worked for retail companies in the retail industry. So if you've been a retail employee and have a first-hand opinion about which retail company makes the best employer, click the link to submit a nomination.
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5. Best Retail Chain Customer Service
Besides the hospitality industry, there is no other industry that should know how to do customer service more than the retail industry. And since the average American has several retail customer service encounters each day, then it is the average American who is the best judge. Which retail chain has the best customer service?
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6. Best Long-Term Retail Stock Investment
Even though stock prices can fluctuate wildly any hour of any trading day, there are some retail stocks that endure despite short-term crises and are well positioned to be a good investment over the long-term. what is the best long-term retail stock investment? Click the link and nominate your favorite.
Can't remember which retail stock investment you like the best? Click here to review a complete list of publicly traded retail companies.
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Can't remember which retail stock investment you like the best? Click here to review a complete list of publicly traded retail companies.
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7. Restaurant Chain with the Best Atmosphere
By default or by design, every restaurant chain has a unique atmosphere that is a big part of the overall dining experience. Which restaurant chain has the best atmosphere and interior design? Click the link and nominate your favorite.
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8. Restaurant Chain With the Best Menu & Food
Judging the "best" of restaurant menus and restaurant food is largely a matter of taste. Yet there are some restaurant chains with menus full of winning dishes and dining rooms filled with satisfied customers. Which restaurant chain consistently has the best menu and the best food? Click the link and nominate your favorite.
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9. Best Restaurant Chain Customer Service
Even though the type of customer service varies widely between fast food, casual dining, and full service restaurants, the essence of restaurant customer service - genuine customer care - is not that much different for different types of restaurants. Which restaurant chain had the best customer service?
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