The Name Dropper/Storkland has won the Silver Retailer of the Year award from the Alabama Retail Association in the $1 million to $5 million sales category.
The Name Dropper/Storkland is among 11 businesses honored as the 2023 Retailers of the Year by the Alabama Retail Association.
The Alabama Retailer of the Year awards, started in 1999, honor retailers who have demonstrated growth, innovation and a commitment to their respective communities. This year’s winners were selected from 57 entries submitted from a pool of 86 nominees. Sid and Shea Schroll opened Storkland in 1977, then in 1984 bought The Name Dropper, which started in 1941 as Bronson’s. For three years, the Schrolls operated Storkland and The Name Dropper at separate locations. In July of 1987, they combined the two businesses under one roof at Stratford Square on Montgomery’s Eastern Boulevard. The Schrolls’ son, Brian, and his wife, Gina, joined the family business in 2001.
“My family and I work hard to keep our business in step with the times while never letting go of the basics of a good business,” said Shea Schroll. “These basics include excellent customer service, quality merchandise and a pleasant environment.” “The Schrolls are retailers of the year every year to their customers, 18 employees and to the Montgomery community,” said Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown.— Information from the Alabama Retail Association