Retailer of the Year
And the Winner is… “Retailer of the Year” in Hampton, Va. goes to Countryside Gardens. Retail Alliance, the association for retailing merchants since 1903 just announced the winners of the Retailer of the Year awards. Recipients were selected based on excellence in creativity, business acumen, retail success and the ability to thrive in a tough economy. “Running a business is no simple task; the market is challenging and the obstacles retailers face are difficult,” says Retail Alliance President & CEO Susan Milhoan.” It takes more than the ordinary entrepreneur to succeed in this competitive environment. Retailers deserve to be recognized for outstanding customer service and devotion to their community.” Countryside Gardens also received the Daily Press “Peoples Choice” award for Best Garden Center in Hampton and is the only garden center in Virginia to be voted as one of the “Top 100 garden centers in the United States” five years in a row by Today’s Garden Center Magazine. Tish Llaneza, owner of Countryside Gardens credits her staff for the award. They have, “Fire in their belly” for gardening and enjoy sharing their knowledge with our guests. All the work in the office wouldn’t mean much if our guests aren’t pleased.”
