Held at the Natural History Museum in London, UK on 10 May 2018, Retail and Leisure International’s Thirteenth Global RLI Awards, in association with Chalhoub Group, once again provided a spectacular evening in recognition and celebration of the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe.
Where better to showcase the highest possible standards to key global industry leaders than the most international retail city in the world?
The night started with a fantastic champagne reception and complimentary bar, after which guests were invited to be seated for the main event of the evening, which included entertainment in the form of the West End musical ‘Chicago’, sponsored by Cityland Mall, an exquisite three‐course meal and, of course, the awards ceremony itself. To close the evening perfectly there was a complimentary bar on offer at the museum until 12:30am, offering an ideal opportunity to all of this year’s winners to celebrate.
In her opening speech, RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter said: “Tonight, we pay tribute to the very best of the best, the innovators and those that dare to push the boundaries; we reward those dynamic projects and concepts that excite the senses with stunning architecture, exemplary customer service, products that ‘wow’ and that aren’t afraid to take risks, refusing to settle for anything but the very best.”
And the winners are:
RLI Future Project 2018
Presented by Cushman & Wakefield
Winner: Zhuhai Hengqin Headquarters Complex, Zhuhai, China
Highly Commended: Urban Adventure Long Beach, California, USA
RLI Most Anticipated Opening 2018
Sponsored by Chalhoub Group
Winner: Cityland Mall, Dubai, UAE
Highly Commended: Ada Mall, Belgrade, Serbia
RLI Most Innovative Retail and Leisure Concept 2018
Sponsored by Sands Retail
Winner: Mall of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
Highly Commended: The Void, Utah, USA
RLI International Retail and Leisure Destination 2018
Presented by Boux Avenue
Winner: Chongqing Landmark Riverside Park, Chongqing, China
Highly Commended: Vadistanbul AVM, Istanbul, Turkey
RLI International Shopping Centre 2018
Sponsored by MK Illumination
Winner: Suzhou Center, Suzhou, China
Highly Commended: Olympia 66, Dalian, China
RLI International Outlet Centre 2018
Presented by Urban Land Institute
Winner: Shanghai Village, Shanghai, China
Highly Commended: Viladecans The Style Outlets, Barcelona, Spain
RLI Shopping Centre Renovation 2018
Presented by Karen Millen
Winner: Grand Central, Birmingham
RLI UK Retailer 2018
Sponsored by Lifestyle Outlets
Winner: JD Sports Fashion
RLI International Retailer 2018
Sponsored by Grandscape
Winner: Magnum Pleasure Stores
Sponsored by Cityland Mall
Winner: Zippy
RLI Global Leisure Operator 2018
Sponsored by MAPIC
Winner: KidZania
RLI Most Innovative Food & Beverage Concept 2018
Sponsored by ECE Projektmanagement
Winner: BOXPARK, Croydon
Highly Commended: Pink Fish
RLI Developer 2018
Sponsored by Design International
Winner: Hammerson
RLI Designer 2018
Presented by World Brands Consulting
Winner: HMKM
RLI Contractor 2018
Presented by National Association of Shopfitters
Winner: Portview Fit‐Out
Highly Commended: Umdasch Shopfitting
RLI Interior Excellence Award 2018
Presented by Retaily
Winner: The Perception at W London by Beck Interiors
Highly Commended: Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge by Portview Fit‐Out
RLI Rising Star 2018
Presented by Reem Mall
Winner: Sacoor Brothers
Keep space free in your diaries for our annual RLI Connect Global and Global RLI Awards 2019 events as the location and dates will be announced soon. One more date for your diary, RLI Connect MENA Retailtainment will be taking place 7th – 8th October in Dubai at the Palazzo Versace Hotel.
