New Delhi: ETRetail Shopfwd Awards 2024, a glittering ceremony held on Thursday evening at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions of key players in the fashion retail and shopping centres sector. The awards ceremony was addressed by the guest of honour Sanjay Bhatia, IAS, Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra.

The awards were conducted with utmost transparency and integrity under the guidance of the esteemed panel of prominent jury members. Each jury member brought their unique perspective and expertise to the table, enriching the deliberations and ensuring a well-rounded assessment of the nominees. Numerical ratings by the juries were collated and audited to determine the winners in each category and subcategory, post a rigorous nomination process.

Among the celebrated honorees were Retail Leader: Ajoy H Chawla, CEO of Jewellery Division at Titan Company Limited, Lifetime Achievement: Meena Bindra, Chairperson of Biba Fashion Ltd, Shopping Mall Head of the Year: Kiran Vittal Puthran, and Shopping Mall Professional of the Year: Metro – Leasing Head: Rehan Huck, whose contributions have profoundly impacted the retail landscape.

From innovative campaigns to exceptional brands, the event celebrated the movers and shakers who continue to push the boundaries of excellence. Let’s take a closer look at the distinguished winners:

Winners in Fashion Retail

1. Outstanding Integrated Marketing Campaign:
   • Winner: Pepe Jeans India Limited for “I Love London”.
2. Outstanding Influencer Marketing Campaign:
   • Winner: XYXX & El Sol Strategic Consultants for “Live Better, Wear Better”.
3. Outstanding Social Media Campaign:
   • Winner: AJIO & OML Entertainment for “Creators Takeover @AJIO Office”.
4. Outstanding In-Store Experience:
   • Winner: AZORTE by Reliance Retail Limited.
5. Most Prestigious Accessories Brand of the Year:
   • Winner: Joker & Witch.
   • Jury Recognition: MIRAGGIO.
6. Most Prestigious Value Brand:
   • Winner: Tokyo Talkies by Brand Studio Lifestyle Pvt Ltd.
7. Most Prestigious Ethnic Brand:
   • Winner: Taneira – A Tata Product.
   • Jury Recognition: Suta.
8. Most Prestigious Lingerie Brand:
   • Jury Recognition: Nykd By Nykaa (Nykaa Fashion).
9. Most Prestigious Men’s Apparel Brand:
10. Most Prestigious Women’s Apparel Brand:
    • Jury Recognition: trueBrowns Lifestyle.
11. D2C Fashion Brand of the Year:
12. Emerging Fashion Brand of the Year:
    • Winner: Big Hello (Absolute Brand Retail Ltd).
13. Fashion Brand of the Year:
    • Winner: AZORTE by Reliance Retail Limited.
    • Jury Recognition: Metro Brands Ltd.
14. Sustainable Brand of the Year:
    • Winner: Being Human Clothing.
15. Retail Leader:
    • Winner: Ajoy H Chawla, CEO – Jewellery Division, Titan Company Limited.
16. Lifetime Achievement:
    • Winner: Meena Bindra, Chairperson, Biba Fashion Ltd

Winners in Shopping Malls

1. Excellence in Experiential Marketing:
   • Winner: Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi for “Ona-Call”.
2. Excellence in Festive and Occasional Marketing:
   • Winner: Vegas for “Diwali Ho Toh Dil-Wali Ho”.
   • Jury Recognition: Lulu India Shopping Mall Private Ltd, Lucknow for “Lulu Wedding Utsav”.
3. Excellence in Influencer Marketing:
   • Jury Recognition: HiLITE Mall for “Valentines Day Give Away”.
4. Excellence in Integrated Marketing:
   • Winner: Lulu International Shopping Mall PVT LTD, Thiruvananthapuram for “Lulu On Sale 2024”.
5. Excellence in Marketing & Promotions:
   • Winner: Infiniti Mall, Malad.
   • Jury Recognition: HiLITE Mall for “Chorus Reflection 4.0”.
6. Excellence in Social Media Marketing:
   • Jury Recognition: City Centre, Patna by Ambuja Neotia for “#VibingwithCCPT”.
7. Excellence in Mall Management Solution:
   • Winner: Lulu International Shopping Mall Private Ltd, Bengaluru.
8. Excellence in Parking Management Solution:
   • Winner: Lulu International Shopping Mall Private Ltd, Bengaluru.
9. Customer Loyalty:
10. Innovative Sustainable Initiative:
    • Winner: Unity One, Rohini for “Leading the Green Revolution”.
11. Sustainable Shopping Mall of the Year:
    • Jury Recognition: Lulu International Shopping Mall PVT LTD, Thiruvananthapuram.
12. Food Court Experience:
    • Winner: Lulu India Shopping Mall Private Ltd, Lucknow.
    • Jury Recognition: OMAXE CHOWK.
13. Leisure and Entertainment Experience:
    • Winner: HiLITE Mall.
    • Jury Recognition: Funtura, Lulu International Shopping Malls PVT LTD, Thiruvananthapuram.
14. Shopping Centre: Metro – East:
    • Jury Recognition: Quest Mall.
    • Jury Recognition: SOUTH CITY MALL, KOLKATA.
15. Shopping Centre: Metro – North:
16. Shopping Centre: Metro – South:
    • Winner: Orion Mall @ Brigade Gateway.
17. Shopping Centre: Metro – West:
    • Winner: Infiniti Mall, Malad.
18. Shopping Centre: Non Metro – East:
    • Winner: City Centre, Patna by Ambuja Neotia.
19. Shopping Centre: Non Metro – South:
    • Winner: HiLITE Mall.
    • Jury Recognition: MGB FELICITY MALL.
20. Shopping Centre: Non Metro – West:
    • Winner: Inorbit Mall Vadodara.
21. Shopping Mall: Integrated Development:
    • Winner: Orion Mall @ Brigade Gateway.
    • Winner: City Centre, Patna by Ambuja Neotia.
22. Shopping Mall: Specialty Retail:
23. Shopping Mall: Turnaround Story:
    • Winner: AMANORA MALL.
    • Jury Recognition: Fiza by Nexus.
24. Shopping Mall Head of the Year:
    • Winner: Kiran Vittal Puthran.
25. Shopping Mall Professional of the Year: Metro – Leasing Head:

The ET Retail Shopfwd Awards 2024 served as a testament to the excellence prevalent in the fashion retail and mall sectors, celebrating the innovative and impactful contributions of brands and individuals.