TORONTO, May 2, 2024
/CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces
Jennifer Grimm, owner of LUX Beauty,
as the recipient of the Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year
Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes Grimm's outstanding
contributions to her community, visionary leadership in retail, and
unwavering dedication to customer loyalty.
Jennifer Grimm, an accomplished
entrepreneur and retail mentor, founded LUX Beauty in the year 2000
immediately after graduating with her Bachelor of Commerce from the
University of Alberta. Grimm epitomizes
innovation and excellence in retail. LUX Beauty offers a curated
collection of high-performing beauty brands in skincare, body care,
haircare, and cosmetics, many of which are organic and
cruelty-free. In addition to in-store and online retail, LUX Beauty
provides innovative services such as the hand-assembled 4
Seasons of LUX subscription, a Beauty Lounge for group events
and makeup services, and LUX Curated Gift Boxes, each expertly
tailored to its designated recipient.
Under Grimm's leadership, LUX Beauty has flourished, achieving
sales per square foot four times the industry average. Grimm's
pioneering initiatives, including early adoption of internet
retailing and being the first store in the world to use SelfPay, a
mobile self-checkout precursor to ApplePay, have earned widespread
recognition. Jennifer and her team are known for creating an
exceptional shopping experience for their customers, cultivating
lasting connections and fostering a deep sense of trust within the
community.
"We are honoured to recognize Jennifer
Grimm as the Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year,"
said Diane J. Brisebois, President,
and CEO of Retail Council of Canada. "Her innovative approach to retail,
coupled with her dedication to community engagement, truly embodies
the spirit of this award."
In addition to this prestigious recognition from Retail Council
of Canadan, Jennifer and her team were also the recipients of the
2018 Retailer of the Year award from The Canadian Gift
Association.
The 2024 Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Award will be
presented to Jennifer Grimm at the
Retail Council of Canada's
Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala on May 28, 2024, at the Toronto Congress Centre from
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. To
purchase Gala tickets, visit
https://retailawards.ca/buy-tickets/.
The Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala will close the first day
of RCC STORE 24, which is Canada's
biggest retail conference, from May
28 – May 29, 2024. RCC STORE
24 will feature 75+ speakers and is attracting retail leaders from
across North America and around
the globe.
Media are invited to attend this prestigious event celebrating
Jennifer Grimm and other esteemed
award recipients.
About LUX Beauty
Boutique:
LUX Beauty is an award-winning wonderland of indie brands,
expert guidance, and customer delight that lets your inner light
shine through.
Visit in person: 12515-102 avenue in Edmonton, Alberta
Follow on Instagram: @luxbeautyyeg
Shop online: luxbeauty.com
About Retail Council of
Canada
Retail is Canada's largest
private-sector employer with over 2.3 million Canadians working in
our industry. This sector is a major economic contributor,
generating more than $93 billion
annually in wages and employee benefits. In 2023, core retail sales
(excluding vehicles and gasoline) exceeded $502 billion. Retail Council of Canada (RCC) members account for more than
two-thirds of these core retail sales and 95 per cent of the
grocery market. Our membership extends across the country,
embracing over 54,000 storefronts in diverse formats such as
department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers,
online merchants, and quick service restaurants. As the Voice of
Retail™ in Canada, RCC, a
not-for-profit, industry-funded association, proudly represents
retail businesses of all sizes, from small independents to large
national chains, in communities nationwide.
SOURCE Retail Council of Canada