Offering a spectacular celebration of retail and leisure excellence worldwide, the nineteenth Global RLI Awards took place last Thursday at the prestigious ‘The Londoner Hotel’, for an unforgettable evening recognising the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from around the world.
The evening began with a glamorous Champagne Reception, where industry leaders, innovators and esteemed guests mingled, sharing ideas and reconnecting before the formalities began. As the room filled with excitement, esteemed presenter Kelley Carey and RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter took to the stage to officially open a night of celebration, creativity and inspiration.
In her opening remarks, RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter set the tone for the evening: “Tonight, we celebrate the most visionary retail and leisure concepts from around the We will celebrate the most visionary retail and leisure concepts from around the globe – projects that inspire, innovate and lead the way forward. The Global RLI Awards shine a spotlight on those who refuse to be limited by challenges and instead, push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether it’s through ground-breaking design, cutting edge technology, or creating world-class destinations, these are the companies shaping the future.”
Guests enjoyed an exquisite three-course dinner, served amidst the electric atmosphere, followed by a show-stopping performance from MJ The Musical, a highlight that brought a touch of the West End to the proceedings.
As the evening unfolded, the spotlight turned to the main event—the Global RLI Awards 2024, where the most forward-thinking companies, designs and developments were recognised for their contributions to shaping the future of retail and leisure.
And the winners were…
RLI Future Project
In Partnership with Innesco
Winner: The Ellinikon Mall, Athens, Greece
RLI Most Anticipated Opening 2024
Winner: M8, Macau, China
RLI Most Innovative Retail & Entertainment Concept
Winner: Real Madrid Flagship Store, Madrid, Spain
Highly Commended: Lane7
RLI Most Immersive Attraction & Experience
Winner: Lefties
RLI International Shopping Centre – New Build
In Partnership with MK Illumination
Winner: The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Highly Commended: Lovi Center, Xi’an, China
RLI International Shopping Centre – Renovation
In Partnership with MK Illumination
Winner: Alandalus Mall, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Highly Commended: Inegol Shopping Centre, Bursa, Türkiye
RLI International Retail & Leisure Destination
Winner: DownTown Bursa, Bursa, Türkiye
Highly Commended: The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
RLI Emerging Market Retailer of the Year
Winner: U.S. Polo Assn.
RLI Sustainable Retailer of the Year
Winner: DeFacto
RLI International Retailer of the Year
In Partnership with Sands Retail
Winner: AWWG
Highly Commended: Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
RLI Developer of the Year
In Partnership with Trison Necsum
Winner: Keystone Group
RLI Interior Excellence
Winner: Harrods Holidays and Occasions Department, London, UK by umdasch The Store Makers
RLI Innovation in Technology
Winner: Real Madrid Flagship Store, Madrid, Spain
