Held at the Natural History Museum in London on 6 June 2013, Retail and Leisure International’s (RLI) eighth annual Global RLI Awards yet again provided a thrilling evening in recognition and celebration of the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe.
At a time when the retail and leisure sectors are facing a number of challenges, economic and otherwise, the Global RLI Awards 2013 showcased some of the best projects the world has seen over the last 18 months.
In her opening speech, RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter said: Over the past year, it has been heartening to see a noticeable improvement in so many of the global retail and leisure markets. Whilst trading remains challenging in a number of countries, the opportunities for growth, expansion and exciting new ideas is most certainly there for those willing to take the plunge – companies with character, aspirit of adventure and a never-say-die attitude.
And the winners are!
RLI Future Project 2013
Sponsored by Locatiion Group
Winner: Yongsan International Business District, Seoul, South Korea Highly commended: Waterfront City Centre Beirut, Lebanon
RLI Omni-Channel Retailer 2013
Sponsored by Moxie Software
Winner: Dixons Retail
RLI Most Innovative Retail and Leisure Concept 2013 Sponsored by Sands Retail
Winner: KidZania Cuicuilco
Highly commended: Shinsegae Uijeongbu, South Korea
RLI International Retail and Leisure Destination 2013 Presented by McArthur + Company
Winner: Starlight Place, China
RLI International Shopping Centre 2013
Sponsored by MK Illumination
Winner: Vincom Center A Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
RLI Shopping Centre Renovation 2013
Sponsored by Haskoll
Winner: Plaza Singapura, Singapore
Highly commended: Palm City Mersin Shopping Center, Turkey
RLI UK Retailer 2013
Sponsored by ShopperTrak
Winner: Boux Avenue
RLI International Retailer 2013
Sponsored by TriGranit Management Corporation
Winner: Asics
RLI Emerging Market Retailer 2013
Sponsored by UK Trade & Investment
Winner: Giordano International
RLI Global Leisure Operator 2013
Sponsored by Red Sea Mall
Winner: Hard Rock International
RLI Hospitality 2013
Presented by Aerium
Winner: McDonald’s Restaurants
RLI Developer 2013
Sponsored by Design International
Winner: CapitaMalls Asia
Highly commended: TriGranit Development Corporation
RLI Designer 2013
Presented by SES Spar European Shopping Centers
Winner: Design International
RLI Contractor 2013
Presented by National Association of Shopfitters
Winner: ISG
RLI Interior Excellence Award 2013
Presented by Multi Development
Winner: Beck Interiors for Burberry Flagship Store, Regent Street, London Highly commended: Schwitzke & Partner for Marina Home, The Dubai Mall, UAE
RLI Rising Star 2013
Sponsored by ISG
Winner: Hotel Chocolat