In a major step that could add to the image of India’s booming retail industry, K Raheja developed GourmetCITY and Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Timeout have bagged honours at Planet Retail awards ceremony. While GourmetCITY stood winner in the most innovative new concepts — hypermarket and superstore, Reliance Timeout triumphed in the most innovative new concepts — entertainment, electronics and office supply.
The awardee list comprised of retailing and foodservice players from around the world.
France-based Picard emerged winner in the marketing — private labels category, whereas US pizza chain Papa John grabbed the title in marketing — promotional campaign category. Others featuring in the award list are McDonald’s, Italy in the most innovative new concepts — restaurants. KFC and Pizza Hut, China in the menu innovation category and Edeka, Germany in operations — supply chain group.
—IndiaRetailing Bureau
