Shoe shoppers can be particular, but if you're near Newmarket, you're in great hands.

Ziera Shoes Broadway has been named the country's TopShop this year.

Retail NZ Chief Executive Mark Johnston says there was stiff competition for the top prize, but Ziera had excellent customer service, with friendly staff who had excellent product knowledge and a great sales manner.

Other Regional winners in competition for the big prize were the Spark Store in Dunedin, Ken Wills Furniture from Timaru, Ocean Outfitters from Porirua City and New Plymouth's Kassaba Restaurant.

Other winners:

Large Format Retail category:

Mitre 10 MEGA Manukau

Fashion, Footwear and Accessories category:

Ziera Shoes Broadway

Lifestyle and Wellbeing  category:

L'Occitane en Provence Botany

Home and Style category:

The Design Store Botany

Specialty retailer category:

Spark Store Manukau Supa Centre

Food and Beverage category:

Bloom Cupcakes

Online Retailer category:

Need a Part

Omnichannel Retailer category:

Warehouse Stationery

People's Choice Award:

Body FX

Service IQ Retail Professional Award:

Desiree Norman, Dick Smith Takapauna

Overall Regional TopShop Award:

Ziera Shoes Broadway

SUPREME NATIONAL TOPSHOP AWARD:

Ziera Shoes Broadway

SERVICE IQ NATIONAL RETAIL PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD:

Ashley Brunel, Liquor King Horsham Downs, Hamilton