Global Emerging Market of the Year Award–
India
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The Judging Panel was looking for an
international market that best encouraged investment by offering truly
outstanding retail and leisure opportunities. India's vigorous growth
in retail development, rising standards of living, relaxed Foreign Direct
Investment laws and the sheer scale of opportunity played a major part
in the Judges' decision. They were also impressed the market's continued
stability.
The finalists were:
China
Dubai
India
Zlote Tarasy, Poland
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Zlote Tarasy is an exceptional place on the map of Poland, which has added a totally new dimension of experience to this area of Warsaw and the Judges recognized its outstanding contribution to the local environment, its high levels of customer care, presentation and cleanliness, as well as its diversity of offer and design excellence.
The finalists were:
Zlote Tarasy, Poland
Kanyon, Turkey
MetQuarter, UK
Cushman & Wakefield
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This award showcases the best examples of international property acquisition, investment, innovation, management and consultancy, and the Judging Panel was impressed with the excellent manner in which Cushman & Wakefield assisted its clients at every stage of the process, representing them in the buying, selling, financing, leasing, managing and valuing of assets.
The finalists were:
Donaldsons
Jones Lang LaSalle
Cushman & Wakefield
John Lewis Partnership
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The Judging Panel was looking for a company that showed leadership in its positive approach to protecting the environment. It was particularly impressed with John Lewis Partnership's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its products and packaging, its distribution network and the embracing of sustainable building practices. It also noted that the company's CSR agenda sat seamlessly with the original Principles upon which John Lewis was founded.
The finalists were:
Marks & Spencer
Tesco
John Lewis Partnership
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This award celebrated the most outstanding contribution made to retail and leisure conceptualization over the past year and the Judges took great pains to reward the company that they felt had taken a brand and created an extraordinary experience for the customer. The Panel was impressed by Nokia's tough and radical expansion around the globe - especially considering the innovative features that it had made available to its customers.
The finalists were:
Nokia
Abercrombie & Fitch
Xscape
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In this category, the Judging Panel paid particular attention to the most outstanding new international retail and leisure experience by rewarding what they believe offered the most dynamic approach to property development. In choosing Manufaktura, the Judges acknowledged the uniqueness of place, and the strong cultural dimension of the development.
The finalists were:
Manufaktura, Poland
Kanyon, Turkey
Xscape, Scotland
Manufaktura,
Polandreceives the award for The International
Retail & Leisure Destination of the Year Award
International Franchise Operator of the
Year Award – Costa Coffee
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Here, our Judges
were looking for an international franchise that exemplifies the many
benefits that the franchise model has to offer. The Panel was impressed
by Costa Coffee's brand strength and its impressive growth on an international
scale. It also took into account the guidance and support that it offered
to its growing network of partners.
The finalists were:
Marks & Spencer
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Costa Coffee
Marks & Spencer
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In recognizing Marks & Spencer, the Judging Panel acknowledged the retailer's exceptional performance in the past year, its in-store innovation and proven customer service. The Panel was also impressed by M&S's intelligent use of marketing, a major factor behind record levels of sales and growing profits.
The finalists were:
Fat Face
Marks & Spencer
Primark
Marks & Spencer receives the award for The UK Retailer of the Year Award
Harvey Nichols
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The Judging Panel was impressed by Harvey Nichols' strong financial performance, brand values, store innovation and clear development strategy. It also took into account the retailer's breadth and depth of offer and the apparent ease with which it has established itself on the international retail stage.
The finalists were:
Inditex
Nokia
Harvey Nichols
Global Leisure Operator of the Year Award–
X-Leisure
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Our Judging Panel was looking for the company showing the strongest performance, whilst offering the customer an exciting and innovative brand. The Judges were impressed at the speed with which X-Leisure has established its portfolio and with its innovative and diverse offer. Equally impressive are the company's proven high standards of customer service and the strong brand identity that it has created.
The finalists were:
Hard Rock
Hyatt
X-Leisure
X-Leisure receives the award for The Global Leisure Operator of the Year Award
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The aim of this category is to reward quality, diversity and genuine global recognition. The Judges were impressed by the strength of the Gordon Ramsay brand, its high brand visibility, standards of service and the customer loyalty that it enjoys. Equally impressive is the diverse menu and superb standard décor.
The finalists were:
Hard Rock
McDonalds
Gordon Ramsay
RLI Designer of the Year Award – Benoy
Presented by Phil Mc Arthur
The Judges were looking for a designer that consistently and accurately
delivers the value of the brand to both businesses and customers and
were impressed with Benoy's philosophy that creativity and viability
are not mutually exclusive. The Panel also took into account the practice's
contemporary design, consistency and deliverability.
The finalists were:
The Jerde Partnership
RTKL
Benoy
RLI Developer of the Year Award– ING Real Estate Development
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This award highlights the best new retail and leisure schemes and the judges sought a company that placed the emphasis on diversity, innovation and the 'wow' factor. The Panel was impressed with ING Real Estate Development's depth and experience, and its willingness to meet draw inspiration by looking at a project from a totally different angle.
The finalists were:
Apsys International
Sonae Sierra
ING Real Estate Development
RLI Contractor of the Year Award – Barlow Group
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In choosing The Barlow Group, the Judging Panel paid particular attention to the group's proven track record and innovative approach, and was impressed by a diverse portfolio, excellent safety record. The Panel also acknowledged the company's integrated approach and close client liaison.
The finalists were:
Andbridge International
Wates
Barlow Group
RLI Shopfitter of the Year Award – Havelock Europa
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This award is aimed at giving long-overdue recognition to the sterling contribution made by the best shopfitters, and our Judges were impressed by Havelock Europa's understanding of the client's needs, its contribution to the design process, Craftsmanship and integrity, and its innovative use of space and materials.
The finalists were:
Havelock Europa
Sloane Group
Wates
Rising Star of the Year Award – Hotbrands International
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With this new award, our Judges were keen to pay due recognition to the company that showed entrepreneurial qualities and long-term ambitions. The panel was impressed by Hotbrands International's diverse food services offer, its continued growth and international brand placement, and a highly successful marketing campaign.
The finalists were:
Hotbrands International
Coffee Heaven
Fat Face
