World Retail Awards winners:
The retail industry gathered to celebrate the achievements of retailers over the past year at the Rome Cavalieri. The winners were presented with brand new awards trophies by Gregory Polletta, Professor and Founder of iGNITIATE. Congratulations to the winners!
Lifetime Achievement Award for Design and Retail:
Alberto Alessi
Future Retail Challenge:
Hong Kong Polytechnic University sponsored by Li & Fung
Young Retail Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by MasterCard):
Nitin Passi, Founder & CEO, Missguided.com
Retail Transformation & Reinvention (sponsored by Boston Consulting Group):
Primark
Retail Advertising Campaign of the Year (sponsored by Mall of Qatar):
M&S “For Every Milestone”. RKCR/Y&R
Store Design of the Year:
Hamleys World, Moscow by Fitch
e-Commerce Retailer of the Year (sponsored by JDA):
JD.com, China
Outstanding Leadership Award (sponsored by Korn Ferry):
Paul Marchant, CEO, Primark
Retailer of the Year (sponsored by IBM):
Alibaba
World Retail Hall of Fame inductees:
An integral celebratory part of the World Retail Congress programme, the World Retail Hall of Fame recognises the lifetime achievements of true legends, pioneers and entrepreneurs who have changed the way we perceive and interact with retail. Each year, new names from around the world are inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame.
All are honoured at an exclusive World Retail Hall of Fame lunch during World Retail Congress. They will take their place alongside a roll call of over 100 names of retailers that have helped create modern retailing around the world. This year, five outstanding people made the list.
Kip Tindell
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, The Container Store
Dr Christo Wiese
Chairperson of Pepkor Holdings (Pty) Limited and Shoprite Holdings Limited
Mohammed Alshaya
Executive Chairman, the Alshaya group of companies
Juan Cúneo Solari and Reinaldo Solari
Former Chairmen of Falabella
