It was a spectacular evening of glitz and glam, awards and recognition, as the best of retail big wigs gathered under one roof at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. Volvo Cars presented INDIA RETAIL EXCELLENCE AWARDS – CHENNAI 2018 supported by Retailers Association of India and organised by RITZ Magazine. The welcome note was given by Kumar Rajagopolan, CEO, Retailers Association of India and Aruna R Krishnan of RITZ Magazine. The Vote of Thanks was addressed by Dr. Hitesh Bhatt – Director – Marketing & Communication, Retailers Association of India.
Award Categories and Winners:
Celebrities Awards
ACTOR SIMRAN RISHI BAGGA – EVERGREEN QUEEN
ACTOR SHRUTI HAASAN – SOUTH INDIA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL CELEBRITY
ACTOR YOGI BABU – COMEDY KING
Retailers Awards
Award 1:
Category: Best Apparel Store of the year (Women)
Winner: Naidu Hall The Family Store – Received by Mr G.Venugopal and Mr Balaji
Award 2:
Category: Best Electronics Store of the year
Winner: Girias – Received by Mr Nitesh Giria
Award 3:
Category: Best Ethnic Wear of the Year (Women)
Winner: Nalli Silks – Received by Dr Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti
Award 4:
Category: Best Food and Beverage Store of the Year
Winner: Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets India Pvt Ltd – Received by Mr K.T. Srinivasa raja with Sons
Award 5:
Category: Best Family Store of the Year
Winner: Pothys Pvt. Ltd. – Received by Mr Ramesh Pothy
Award 6:
Category: Best Grocery Store of the year
Winner: Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam – Received by Mr N Natarajan and Mr Senthil Natarajan
Award 7:
Category: Best Healthcare Chain of the year
Winner: Thulasi Pharmacies India Private Limited – Ms Kaveri Gunaseelan
Award 8:
Category: Best Jeweller of the year
Winner: GRT JEWELLERS (INDIA) PVT LTD – Received by Mr Balaji
Award 9:
Category: Best Mall of the year
Winner: Express Avenue – Received by Mr Munish Khanna
Award 10:
Category: Best Services of the year
Winner: Naturals Salon (Groom India Salon and Spa Pvt. Ltd.) – Received by Mr C K Kumaravel and Ms Veena Kumaravel
Award 11:
Category: Best Speciality Retail of the year
Winner: RETAIL INDIA PVT. LTD. (FIPOLA RETAIL INDIA) – Received by Mr Armstrong Varghese, Mr M. Chandrakant and Mr Chef Sekar
Award 12:
Category: Best Ethnic Wear of the Year (Men)
Winner: RAMRAJ COTTON – Received by Mr Nagarajan
Award 13:
Category: Best Footwear & Accessories of the year
Winner: Hidesign India Pvt ltd
Award 14:
Category: Best Mobile Store of the year
Winner: Poorvika Mobiles Pvt. Ltd.
Award 15:
Category: Best Apparel Men of the year
Winner: INDIAN TERRIAN FASHION LTD
Special Awards
Award 16:
Category: Best Retail Store Design
Winner: LKS Gold Haven – Received by Mr Sarfaraz Syed Ahamed
Award 17:
Category: Best Family Entertainment Destination and Multiplex
Winner: Mayajaal Entertainment – Received by Mr Udeep Bogollu Reddy
Award 18:
Category: Best Luxury Real Estate Development
Winner: Express Exclusive – Mr Stalin Moolamkoden
