WHISPERS HOME WINS NATIONAL AWARD

Dayton, Ohio -- August 5, 2010 - Whispers Home, fine linens and lingerie, in the shops of Oakwood, has received Best of Intima’s 2010 Best Shop award.

Best of Intima, an Italian trade organization, sponsors the event supported by 15 lingerie brands from around the world. The Best Shop Awards was created as an opportunity to honor and discover the best independent retailers across the United States while celebrating the achievements and contributions of those who have marked the lingerie industry through commitment and dedication. From east to west, 151 stores were nominated. Twenty-five finalists were selected, including Whispers Home.

At the awards ceremony in New York City on Sunday evening, August 1st, each of the 25 finalists was honored with a video presentation before calling the winner of each category onstage to receive their award, the now famous handmade glass sculpture from Ravenna, Italy. Josie Natori, founder and CEO of the Natori brand presented the award to Judy Wyatt, who has owned Whispers Home since 2001. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award, Wyatt said. “My personable and knowledgeable staff works very hard every day to provide the best service to our many loyal customers. They are the reason for this wonderful award.”

Whispers won in the category of “concept store” based on the store’s clear and powerful theme. Since the award’s inception in 2004, Whispers has been a nominee every year and a finalist in ’04, ’06, and ’08.

Whispers offerings include the finest lingerie, linens and gift items from the U.S. and around the world. The concept in opening the store was to offer unparalleled service along with a uniquely high-quality product.

Whispers services include professional bra fittings, bridal and gift registry, free ground shipping and complimentary gift wrap. Whispers caters to the female customer looking for a great fitting bra. The staff has been professionally trained in the art of bra fitting and will work with every customer to find the best bra to achieve her personal goals. Bra sizes range from 30 AA to 44H. Customers who purchase bras become members of the Frequent Feather Club, rewarding customers with a free bra after the purchase of 6. In addition, twice a year, Whispers offers the Sharing Support program, where customers bring in gently used bras to donate to Clothes That Work, and in return, will receive 30% savings on each bra purchased.