Tuesday 2 March 2021

INDIA’S RETAIL CHAMPIONS WHO STOOD OUT IN 2020

India, February 27, 2021: India’s Retail Champions 2021 Awards presented by Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru and supported by Retailers Association of India (RAI) celebrated retail excellence at a

at glittering virtual ceremony during the Retail Leadership Summit 2021 (RLS 2021) on February 26, 2021. Retail brands were recognised for their indomitable spirit to constantly stay relevant to the times, the customers and the industry.

Today, the retail industry is at an interesting juncture in India with technology adding interesting twists by facilitating innovative business models, aiding efficiency and redefining customer expectations as well as experiences. Brands that have their fundamentals right and are focussed on all the right things are emerging as trendsetters.

The eminent Jury comprised of Abheek Singhi, Senior Partner & Managing Director Asia-Pacific Leader, Consumer and Retail Practice, BCG; Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK; and Dr Nitin Sanghavi, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK, and Independent Director, Shoppers Stop Limited.

The Winners of the India’s Retail Champions Awards 2021 are:

§  APPAREL & LIFESTYLE:   V-Mart, V-Mart Retail Ltd., and Marks & Spencers  - Marks & Spencer Reliance India Pvt. Ltd.

§  BEAUTY & WELLNESS: Kaya Ltd. 

§  CONSUMER DURABLES & IT (CDIT): Happi Mobiles, Hello Mobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Based in Hyderabad)

§  DEPARTMENT STORE: Lifestyle, Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. 

§  EMERGING RETAILER OF THE YEAR (INNOVATIVE, DISRUPTIVE IN THE LAST 5 YEARS): Veekes and Company (Based in Bengaluru) - Velavan Veekes and Thomas

§  FOOD & GENERAL RETAIL: Ratnadeep Retail (Hyderabad) - Ratnadeep Retail Pvt. Ltd.

§  FOOTWEAR: Metro Shoes, Metro Brands Ltd.

§  HOME DECOR / HOME IMPROVEMENT: IKEA - IKEA India Pvt. Ltd.

§  JEWELLERY: Swarovski, Swarovski India Pvt. Ltd.

§  SPECIALITY RETAIL: House of Candy, Samkan Products Pvt. Ltd., and Just Dogs, JUST DOGS Spalons Pvt. Ltd. (based in Ahmedabad)

§  RESTAURANT & QSR: Wow Momo, Wow Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd.

The eminent Jury comprised of Abheek Singhi, Senior Partner & Managing Director Asia-Pacific Leader, Consumer and Retail Practice, BCG; Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK; and Dr. Nitin Sanghavi, Alliance  Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK, and Independent Director, Shoppers Stop Limited.

About Retail Leadership Summit:

Instituted by Retailers Association of India, the Retail Leadership Summit (better known as RLS) is India’s largest gathering of retail leaders, service providers and other stakeholders from the industry. Over the years, RLS has earned the reputation of being the ultimate knowledge-sharing platform, where those in attendance learn about the best practices and trends that they can apply for improving business efficiency. RLS is the only official Summit of its kind, an initiative by the industry, for the industry.

About Retailers Association of India:

Retailers Association of India (RAI) is the unified voice of Indian retailers. RAI works with all the stakeholders for creating the right environment for the growth of the modern retail industry in India. It is a strong advocate for retailing in India and works with all levels of government and stakeholders with the aim to support employment growth and career opportunities in retail, to promote and sustain retail investments in communities from coast-to-coast, and to enhance consumer choice and industry competitiveness.

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