Taste wins International Houseware Retailing Award

Taste was awarded with the prestigious Global Honoree award at this year’s Chicago International Housewares Show. The GIA award recognises retailers for their innovative business practices, marketing, merchandising, staff training, customer service and community involvement.

Representation came from Twenty three countries who entered the competition with up to 5 retailers being named as top international retailers. Entrants included famous French department store Galeries Lafayette which was established in 1893, German family run store Schafferer which has been around since 1897, Pentik from Finland which has 70 stores and the renowned Denby pottery outlet store of Britain.

Over 70,000 industry professionals attend the International Housewares Show in Chicago where the awards were announced at a prestigious dinner. Owner Jodie Macaulay, attended the awards dinner with her parents from Western Australia, who were thrilled to be part of her unexpected win.

When asked why Jodie thought Taste won the Global Innovators Award, given that her company was one of the youngest ever to receive the award she said she put it down to a number of factors.


“Taste is the culmination of 15 years or retail experience.. allowing me to put into place systems that have been perfected or close to from my other retail operations under the family umbrella. Within these systems we have a bunch of intelligent, switched on, caring and fun loving team members who bring to our clientele the best in retail experiences. That said, our clients help make Taste the joy it is..such a great clientele to have the pleasure of dealing with. Also at Taste, we like to operate a little outside the square..giving us an edge over competitors whilst captivating the media and delighting our customers.”

Since returning to Australia, the award was marked with the Taste Ikonic Cocktail Party. A fabulous turn out from Media, VIP s and valued suppliers ensured the night was a great success. Generous support from Taste event partners saw guests leaving with satisfied palettes and generous goodie bags..stuffed with culinary delights.