Bunnings has beat retail rivals David Jones and Myer by scoring the People’s CHOICE award for best bricks and mortar retailer at the CHOICE Awards last week.

According to CHOICE, the hardware store was praised by more than 7,000 CHOICE members for its range of stock, value for money and friendly and knowledgeable service.

Meanwhile, eBay won People’s CHOICE Award as best online retailer.

"In the hotly contested online retail market, eBay comfortably took out this award winning 29 per cent of CHOICE members' vote.  CHOICE members praised eBay for price, product range and security," CHOICE spokeswoman Ingrid Just said in a statement.

The CHOICE Awards recognises companies that are developing innovative and top quality products and services as well as standout individuals who have blazed a trail to bring real benefits to consumers