Held on the 15th June 2023 at the Pan Pacific London, Retail and Leisure International’s eighteenth Global RLI Awards provided a memorable evening that recognised and celebrated the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe.
After hosting the awards as a hybrid event in London at The Londoner Hotel in 2021 and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the British Embassy last year, RLI felt this year was the perfect opportunity to bring the awards back to its iconic home, London where they continue to strive for excellence in an industry where the boundaries are always being pushed and now, more than ever, it is essential to continue to collaborate and recognise achievements and ground‐breaking projects around the world.
The evening began with a Champagne Reception where people could catch‐up with friends and colleagues in the industry before taking their seats. As anticipation started to build, Presenter Shona Lindsay and RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter took to the stage to commence an evening of celebration and
entertainment.
In her opening speech, RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter said: “Tonight we will honour the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe. The retail and leisure industry is exciting, dynamic and innovative and the Awards pay tribute to those companies that continue to push the boundaries; who are not afraid of the challenges that they are presented with; and who refuse to settle for anything but the very best.”
An exquisite three‐course meal followed during which guests were treated to West End Entertainment in the form of The Tina Turner Musical where a tribute was paid to a musical icon. It was then time for the main event, the Global RLI Awards 2023.
And the winners are…
RLI Future Project
Sponsored by Chalhoub Group
Winner: 11 SKIES, Hong Kong
Highly Commended: The Point, Abha, Saudi Arabia
RLI Most Anticipated Opening 2023
Presented by UK Department for Business & Trade
Winner: The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Highly Commended: El Manantial by theleisureway, Puerto Venecia, Zaragoza, Spain
RLI Most Innovative Retail & Tourism Destination
Sponsored by Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
Winner: American Dream, New Jersey, US
Highly Commended: BrewDog Waterloo, London, UK
RLI International Shopping Centre – New Build
Sponsored by MK Illumination
Winner: MixC Nanjing, Nanjing, China
RLI International Shopping Centre – Renovation
Sponsored by MK Illumination
Winner: Shopville Gran Reno, Bologna, Italy
Highly Commended: Creteil Soleil Shopping Centre, Paris, France
RLI Sustainable Project of the Year
Winner: nkd LIFE
Highly Commended: Chalhoub Group
RLI Sustainable Retailer of the Year
Winner: DeFacto
Highly Commended: Chalhoub Group
RLI Global Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by HMY Group
Winner: Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended: DeFacto
RLI Entertainment & Leisure Operator of the Year
Sponsored by DAMAC Mall
Winner: Al Hokair Group
Highly Commended: Gravity UK
RLI Most Immersive Attraction & Experience
Sponsored by Sands Retail
Winner: Frameless
Highly Commended: Outernet London
RLI Hospitality Operator of the Year
Sponsored by The Point
Winner: Chotto Matte
Highly Commended: BrewDog Retail
RLI Developer of the Year
Sponsored by Trison Necsum
Winner: DAMAC Properties
Highly Commended: ROSHN
RLI Designer of the Year
Winner: DLR Group
RLI Contractor of the Year
Winner: HMY Group
RLI Interior Excellence
Winner: Moët & Chandon Bar, London, UK by umdasch Store Makers
Highly Commended: Breitling, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Store Makers Middle East
RLI Innovation in Technology Award
Winner: Nanovo Phygital
Highly Commended: Costanera Center
We will announce the location dates for next year’s events in the coming weeks, stay
tuned…
