MAPIC India honors India's most admired retail and tech innovators at the MAPIC India Retail and Retail Tech Awards 2023

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The grandeur of the 19th annual MAPIC India Retail and Retail Tech Awards 2023, meticulously organized by RX Global, illuminated the brilliance of India's retail trailblazers and technology innovators at the two-day MAPIC India convention in Mumbai, where the future of retail digitech solutions was showcased to industry decision-makers, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the retail and technology sector.

The distinguished awardees underwent a meticulous selection process, guided by a distinguished 14-member jury panel. This panel of experts, coming from a diverse range of knowledge and industry acumen, strategically curated and celebrated the most distinguished pioneers in the realms of retail and technology during the MAPIC India Retail and Retail Tech Awards 2023 hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. An unprecedented esteemed list of brands were honored for their exceptional contributions to the ever-evolving landscapes.

Eminent members of the 2023 jury panel included:

1. Mr. Harsh Bansal - Co-Founder, Unity Group and Vegas Mall
2. Mrs. Pushpa Bector - Senior Executive Director and Business Head, DLF Retail
3. Mr. Shibu Philips - Director, Shopping Malls, Lulu Group India
4. Mr. Abhishek Bansal - Executive Director, Pacific Development Corporation Ltd
5. Mr. Mukesh Kumar - MD & CEO, Quest Properties India Limited
6. Mr. Rajneesh Mahajan - CEO, Inorbit Malls
7. Mr. Muhammad Ali - CEO, Forum Malls, Prestige Group
8. Mr. Anuj Puri - Chairman, ANAROCK Property Consultants Private Limited
9. Mr. Rajendra Kalkar - President (Malls) & Whole Time Director, The Phoenix Mills Ltd
10. Mr. Sharad Nagpal - Senior Director & Head - North, Retail Services, India, JLL
11. Mr. Prakash Patel - MD, Bhumi Factory Outlet
12. Mr. Ashish Bhutani - CEO, Bhutani Group
13. Mr. Milin Rohinesh - Senior Director-Head, Retail Services (West) at Cushman & Wakefield
14. Mr. Uddhav Poddar - Managing Director, Bhumika Realty Pvt Ltd.

Ashna Gemini Sharan, Portfolio Director, RX India excited about the event shared, "MAPIC India 2023 Retail & Retail Tech Awards witnessed the presence of numerous leading brands this year. The platform hosted insightful panel discussions and presentations, aimed at offering fresh perspectives on the retail sector's evolution and the key factors driving growth in the upcoming decade."

"To sustain the momentum and progress in the retail sector, MAPIC India Retail Awards and Retail Tech Awards  2023 paid tribute to brands and individuals who have been at the forefront of the industry, consistently pushing boundaries through innovation and dynamic strategies," she further added.

Winners of MAPIC India Retail Awards 2023:

1. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Beauty Products & Salon - Sephora
2. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Leisure & Entertainment - Cinepolis
3. MAPIC India Most Admired Food Service Retailer Of The Year - WOW! Momo
4. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Store Design - Skechers
5. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Store VM - Vero Moda
6. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Fashion Accessories - Da Milano
7. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Marketing & Advertising Campaign - Croma  and  Jack & Jones
8. MAPIC India Most Admired Food Court Operator Of The Year - Lulu Food Court, Kochi
9. MAPIC India Most Admired Launch Of The Year - Victoria's Secret
10. MAPIC India Most Admired Franchise Company Of The Year - Bata
11. MAPIC India Most Admired Retail Group of the year - Bestseller India and  K Hospitality
12. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Employee Practices - Apparel Group India Private Limited
13. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Women's Western Wear - Madame
14. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Women's Indian Wear - Meena Bazaar
15. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Hypermarket - Lulu Hypermarket
16. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Jeans & Casual Wear - Spykar Lifestyles
17. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Footwear - Metro Shoes
18. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year - Home Improvement - Beautiful Homes Studio
19. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Customer Relationship - WOW! Momo
20. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Kiosk/ Express Formats - WOW! Momo
21. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer Of The Year: Best Turnaround story - Cinepolis
22. MAPIC India Most Admired Emerging Retail Brand Of the year - Timezone
23. MAPIC India Most Admired Retailer of The Year  - CDIT - Reliance Digital

Winners of MAPIC India Retail Tech Awards 2023:

1. MAPIC India Most Admired Omni-Channel Retailer Of The Year - Domino's Pizza
2. MAPIC India Most Admired CIO / CTO Of The Year - Pawan Bhargava, Jubilant Foodworks Limited
3. MAPIC India Most Admired Omni-Channel Retailer Of The Year: In-store Technology - Beautiful Homes Studio
4. MAPIC India Most Admired Omni-Channel Retailer Of The Year: Digital Marketing - Croma
5. MAPIC India Most Admired Omni-Channel Retailer Of The Year: Loyalty Program - Bata
6. MAPIC India Most Admired Omni-Channel Retailer Of The Year: Emerging Technology - Metro Brands Limited

MAPIC India continues to shine as the ultimate platform for celebrating innovation and excellence in India's retail and tech industries, setting the stage for a brighter future in these dynamic sectors.

About MAPIC:

Established in 1995, MAPIC has always been at the leading edge of the retail revolution, constantly adding new location-based elements while remaining true to its core mission to bring retailers, developers, cities, investors and specialists together to understand, embrace and drive forward amazing lifestyle destinations, attracting attendees from more than 80 countries. As evolving consumer needs compel the industry to re-imagine the future of shopping destinations, MAPIC has been at the forefront of these dramatic changes and has taken a leading role in embracing leisure, food & beverage, innovation and the challenges of the new retail mix. MAPIC India formerly India Retail Forum (IRF), established in 2004, is India's premier annual event where retail brands learn, grow, shop and experience the future of retail and retail real estate in the world's fastest-growing market.

Website - https://www.mapic-india.in/

About RX Global:

RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at over 400 events in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Website - www.rxglobal.com

About RELX:

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 33,000 people, of whom almost half are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.  The market capitalisation is approximately £33bn, €39bn, $47bn.*

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