The glittering "Star Retailer Awards" night

Star Retailer Awards was held amidst much fanfare on 26th and 27th November 2009 at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi. The event was held at the concluding night of “Franchise India 2009”, the annual show organised by Franchise India Holdings Ltd. The awards night was a splendid show boasting the attendance of the biggest and the most reputed names in the franchise and retail industry. Besides recognizing the excellence, the night showcased unveiling of the much awaited ‘Go Green Franchise Community Calendar 2010’ by Neha Dhupia, Jatin Kampani, Neeta Lulla and Sachin Marya. The sensational event proffered stunning fashion shows by Charu Prashar and Chhabra 555, various dance acts and breathtaking performance by the famous singer, Mansi Scott.

Star Retailer Awards are the most credible and prestigious recognitions in retail industry. This year Provogue was awarded as the ‘Fashion Retailer of the Year’ for their outstanding work in the segment. ‘The Food and Grocery Retailer of the Year’ award went to Reliance Fresh and the ‘Department Store of the Year’ went to Pantaloon in the Retail categories.

Mr. Gaurav Marya, President Franchise India said “We are immensely glad to honor the best of brands for the best of practices and for their respective contributions in the industry, through our influential awards in both franchise & retail categories. Over the years, the platform has gained immense prominence and just the participation of over 300 brands showcases the strength in the industry. It would be our constant endeavors to provide such podiums of growth and opportunities for networking and recognitions.”

Star Retailer Awards 2009

Sl.       Category                                                                  Name of the winner

1          Fashion Retailer of the Year                           Provogue

2          Food and Grocery Retailer of the Year       Reliance Fresh

3          Food Services Retailer of the Year               McDonalds India

4          Health and Beauty Retailer of the Year      Apollo Pharmacy

5          Consumer durables Retailer of the Year   Next

6          Department Store of the Year                        Pantaloon

7          Value Retailer of the Year                               Koutons

8          E Retailer of the Year                                         Ferns n petals

9          Luxury Retailer of the Year                              Kimaya Fashions

10       Forecourt Retailer of the Year                       Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

11       Campaign of the Year                                        Gitanjali Group

12       regional retailer of the year                           P. P. Jewellers

13       Debutant Retailer of the Year                        Mahindra Retail Private Ltd

14       Mall of the Year                                                    Inorbit

15       Concept of the Year                                            ICICI Money Kitchen

16       Speciality Retailer of the Year                       The Mobile store

17       Retail Supplier of the Year                              Safexpress

18       Home & Lifestyle retailer of the year         Welspun Retail Limited

19       Retail design of the year                                  Idiom Design & Constructing Ltd.

20       Leisure and travel retailer of the year        Samsonite

21       Unique Concept                                                   Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

22       Retailer of the Year                                            Reliance Retail Ltd

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