Hunting for George has been making homes awesome since 2010. What began in a spare room has now expanded into an established and widely admired online homeware destination. HFG co-founders Lucy Glade-Wright and Jo Harris set out with a clear goal in mind; to create an online space that offered you more. Craving engagement with their customers, the duo quickly began to develop engaging ways to interact with their audience. With personality a key focal point, Hunting for George also celebrates it’s dedication to quality, customer service and style.
After five years in business, Hunting for George has been nominated as a finalist in the Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAs) for Best Small Online Retailer. This category is new to the ORIAs and businesses must have between 2 and 10 employees, demonstrate best practices in ecommerce, demonstrate innovation and growth and hold an effective business strategy.
The awards exist to recognize excellence in ecommerce retailing; an irrefutably growing market which, according to NAB’s Online Retail Sales Index, now accounts for 9% or $16.6billion of traditional retail spending.
“It’s great to be recognised as a stand out small ecommerce business in Australia, there are so many quality stores opening every year. We just try to do things a little different.” Lucy Glade-Wight
Hunting for George has always focused their attention towards the co-founders key strengths within design and customer service. A combination that has paid off for the sister duo as sales revenue has increased year on year with no outside investment.
“From start to finish, our customers receive exemplary service. We strive to leave every customer feeling great about being part of our community. Even if we come across a disgruntled customer, it’s so satisfying turning them into one who recommends us to their friends.” Jo Harris
Hunting for George are currently working on a major website upgrade which will provide an even better experience for their valued customers, due to launch later this year.
The ORIAs will be held on Thursday the 23rd July at the Dockside Pavillion, Darling Harbour in Sydney.
For more information visit the ORIAs website: http://www.orias.com.au/categories/
EDIT: Hunting for George is a Finalist for Best Small Online Retailer 2016
