Achievers & Accolades

Fleet Feet Fayetteville recognized as a top running store in the country

By Staff Report, posted 9 months ago
Photo pulled from Fleet Feet Fayetteville's LinkedIn page.

Fleet Feet Fayetteville was recently honored as one of the top running stores across the country at The Running Event, North America’s premier run & outdoor specialty conference and trade show. 

The 2024 Best Running Stores garnered more than 12,500 nominations from customers, employees, and industry professionals, representing nearly 250 retailers and 29 states across the U.S. Through a detailed evaluation process, stores were assessed on criteria such as community engagement, sustainability efforts, inclusivity, mentorship opportunities, employee benefits and innovation. The final determination of winners included secret shopper evaluations of the in-store experience.

“It’s truly inspiring to see how these retailers continue to uplift their communities and drive the running industry forward,” said Christina Henderson, Event Director of TRE in a press release. “We’re thrilled to honor and celebrate their incredible achievements tonight.”

During the Industry Awards Dinner at TRE held in November, 63 Best Running Stores were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to their communities and the running industry.

Fleet Feet Fayetteville celebrated this recognition with a post on their LinkedIn page stating:

“We are so blessed and grateful to have some amazing friends and community partners who helped us get to where we are right now! I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who supports us throughout our journey, my team who have been the greatest people ever putting up with my dreams to be the best in class!! Special thanks to Johnny Wilson with Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Inc. for presenting our video at The Running Event’s Awards dinner for the Best Running Stores!”

Fleet Feet Fayetteville is located at 1221 Hay St. Visit their website for more information about the store: https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/fayettevillenc/

The 2024 Best Running Stores garnered more than 12,500 nominations from customers, employees, and industry professionals, representing nearly 250 retailers and 29 states across the U.S. Through a detailed evaluation process, stores were assessed on criteria such as community engagement, sustainability efforts, inclusivity, mentorship opportunities, employee benefits, and innovation. The final determination of winners included secret shopper evaluations of the in-store experience.

“It’s truly inspiring to see how these retailers continue to uplift their communities and drive the running industry forward,” said Christina Henderson, Event Director of TRE in a press release. “We’re thrilled to honor and celebrate their incredible achievements tonight.”

During the Industry Awards Dinner at TRE held  in November, 63 Best Running Stores were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to their communities and the running industry. 

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