The Images East India Retail Awards 2012 powered by Forum Projects were announced last night at the East India Retail Summit, which began in Kolkata yesterday, amidst a lot of pomp-and-show. The enchanting award ceremony was held at ITC Sonar. Preceded by a fashion show called “India Brand Show” which featured leading fashion brands, the evening kick-started with a colorful panorama as top models walked the ramp.
Sanjay Jhunjhunwala, MD, Turtle, walked away with the ‘Most Admired East India Retail Personality of the Year’ while ‘Baazar Kolkata’ was honored with the ‘Most Admired Value Retailer of the year (East India)’. Many other top retailers of East India including Manyavar, Prapti Fashions, Khadim’s, Sohum Shoppe, and Moustache bagged prestigious awards under different categories at the summit.
Awardees of Images East India Retail Awards (EIRA) 2012:
1. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Menswear – Western: Moustache
(Other finalists: Success, Turtle, Hoffmen)
2. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Menswear – Indian: Manyavar
(Other finalists: Gatha, Prapti Fashions)
3. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Womenswear – Indian: Prapti Fashions
(Other finalists: Fida, Senses)
4. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Fashion Accessories: Chique
(Other finalists: Blue & Blues, Longhorns, Indostyle, Sakshi’s, Leather Club)
5. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Footwear: Khadim’s
(Other finalists: Leatherworld, Touristor Shoes, Ajanta)
6. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Jewellery: Senco Gold
(Other finalists: 3 M P Jewellers, Sawansukha Jewellers)
7. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Eyewear: GKB Opticals
(Other finalists: Himalaya Optical, Optical Palace)
8. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Fashion MBO: Sohum Shoppe
(Other finalists: Big Shop, Stile)
9. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Foodservice: The Sugarr & Spice
(Other finalists: Aqua Java, Ganguram)
10. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Health & Beauty Services: Keya Seth Medispa
(Other finalists: A N John, Eyecatchers, June Tomkyns, Head Turners, The Thai Spa, Karma Fitness Studio, OPTM)
11. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Home Products: Mobel
(Other finalists: Irony, Stellar, Steel Junction)
12. Most Admired Value Retailer of the year (East India): Baazar Kolkata
(Other finalists: Citistyle, Citimart)
13. Most Admired Retailer of the year (East India): Speciality Concepts: Presto Personalised Wonders
(Other finalists: Green Design Studio, Ritwik Lifestyle, Re-Feel Cartridge Store, Club Laptop, Fresh & Naturelle)
14. Most Admired Retailer of the year in East India: Foodservice (National Chain): Mainland China
(Other finalists: Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Café Coffee Day, Subway)
15. Most Admired East India Retail Personality of the Year: Sanjay Jhunjhunwala
-IndiaRetailing Bureau
