As much as the retail industry likes to measure itself, it also likes to recognize and award itself as well. Here’s how the U.S. retail industry is identifying and recognizing top retail chains in 2009.
(See also Global Store Openings and Expansion.)
Best Retailers In the World – Global Success Measurements and Recognition Lists
The retail industry in any country in the world is no longer confined to its own borders. Retailing is a global endeavor, so every retail company competes not just with its competitors across the street, but also with its competitors across the ocean.
When global measurements and recognition lists are compiled, generally the basis of comparison is sales or revenue, which is the one common language for retailers in every country. See how America’s most successful retail organizations compare to top retail companies around the world on these global retail recognition lists.
- Forbes Global 2000 Retailers
Each year Forbes ranks the world’s largest companies based on a holistic measure of sales, profits, assets, and market value.
- STORES Global Powers Retailers
- World Retail Congress Global Retailing Awards
Ignoring sales and store count measurements, the World Retail Congress takes on the mission to identify and recognize retailers around the world for creativity, innovation, and forward thinking.
Green retailing is one of the current trends that, out of necessity, will be more than just a passing fad. As more retailers are making conscious efforts to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible, various organizations are giving recognition for those efforts. To find out which companies are the top greenwashers, read their press releases. To find out which companies are leading the way with authentic green retailing, consult the following recognition lists which measure the success of retail’s green trendsetters.
- ARE Green Awareness in Retail Design Awards
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LEED Green Certification Retail Recognition
In order to prevent retailers from making “green” claims about their brick and mortar facilities, the EPA has established strict standards that retail buildings must meet before they can be officially certified as “green.” This is the latest list of retailers who have been awarded LEED certifications.
Multi-unit chain retail restaurants are part of the retail industry, and because of the nature of their products and services, their success can easily be measured by more than just sales. These ranking lists help diners identify which restaurant chains are just claiming to be “the best,” and which restaurant chains actually serve up the best.
- Zagat Fast Food Award Winners
This recognition list is unique because it is compiled from diner data, not self-appointed experts.
- Emerging Restaurant Chains
Big is not necessarily better, but try telling that to the U.S. retail industry, which prides itself in leading global retailing in total revenue and sales.
Top Success Measurements Beyond Retail Sales – Recognition for Other “Bests”
