08 – 09 MAY 2024 AT JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE, MUMBAI
07-08 MAY 2025, MUMBAI
JIO WORLD CONVENTION CENTRE
IMAGES RETAIL AWARDS 2024
(Assessment Period 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024)
Entries Close on 15th April, 2024
IMAGES RETAIL AWARDS recognize outstanding achievers in the business of retail.
(The entrant can participate in more than one award category if qualifies as per eligibility criteria and meets the definition of concerned award category)
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
National and regional retailers or a brand with own stores, across the following consumption verticals, formats and channels:
Verticals: Fashion & Lifestyle / Fashion Accessories / Footwear / Jewellery / Eyewear / Timewear / Consumer Electronics / Leisure (books, music, pet care, gifts, toys etc.) / Entertainment / Pharmacy & Wellness Products / Beauty Products / Salons, Spas & Fitness Services / Mobile & Telecom / Home & Office Improvement / Foodservice / Food & Grocery / Sports goods & Fitness Equipment / Luggage / Others if any (Please Specify)
Formats: EBO/ MBO/ Department Store/ Hypermarket/ Supermarket/ Convenience Store/ Neighbourhood Store/ Travel Retail / Kiosk/ Express Formats / Shop-in-shop / Pop-ups / Online Retailer / D2C Retail, Online Marketplace, Others if any (Please Specify)
Multiple nominations may be filed under a single category, for different initiatives.
IMAGES Most Admired Retailer of The Year
Marketing & Promotions
Nomination should be for one specific campaign. Campaign categories are:
- Celebrity Endorsed Campaign
- Discount Sales Campaign
- Festival Sales Campaign
- In-store Campaign
- Social-Media Campaign
- Multi-Media Campaign
- Social Cause Campaign
- Store Launch Campaign
- Seasonal Campaign
Innovation
Nominations can be filed with a brief note on the unique idea, strategy or innovation Include details of execution and results in terms of creating differentiation, customer or multi stakeholder engagement, increased satisfaction with positive feedback/ coverage/ and recognition.
- Retail Design
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Service
- Employee Practices
- Any Other
Retail Launch
Nominations can be filed for a retail outlet launch between April 2023 & March 2024, which drew significant consumer, media and industry attention in the following categories:
- Brand Debut
- New Outlet
- Flagship Outlet
- Concept Outlet
ESG Initiative
- Sustainable Initiative: A Retailer/ Brand demonstrated a holistic approach that encompasses sourcing, manufacturing, innovation, adherence to standards, environmental impact reduction, supply chain sustainability, and transparent communication of their sustainability practices.
- CSR Initiative: A Retailer’s/ Brand's comprehensive approach in social responsibility practices, demonstrates a robust and multifaceted commitment toward community impact, ethical standards, employee welfare, accountability, and fostering long-term positive effects on society and the environment.
Market Expansion
Nominations can be filed by a retailer or a brand with own stores with details on following 3 quantitative parameters:
- New Market Penetration
- Trading Area Growth
- Store Count Augmentation
- 360° Expansion
Startup
Nomination can be filled by Startup Brands and Startup Retailers across eligible Formats and Verticles in the Business of Retail.
- Startup Brands
- Startup Retailers
Technology Implementation
Retailers/ Technology partners that can demonstrate delivery of outstanding shopping experiences to customers across all channels via best practices in tech through the retail value chain. The category covers excellence in the technology deployment in areas including, but not limited to
- E-commerce Platforms and Online Retail
- Omnichannel Integration
- Data Analytics and Customer Insights
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Virtual Try-On and Augmented Reality (AR)
- Sustainability and Transparency Solutions
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Social Commerce and Influencer Marketing
- In-Store Technology
Digital-First Offline Retailer
Digitally native brands stepped into to brick & mortar stores to drive growth and profitability through their ‘Wow!’ experiential differentiation — conveyed through distinctive design and/ or offbeat in-store experiences/ customer engagement features, which result in higher footfall, higher per sq ft return, ROI, and mass and social media fame/ following.
Brand Retailer Partnership
Nominations can be filed for a specific initiative to launch/ promote a brand/ category/ unique concept/ special offer.
Technology Implementation
Retailers/ Technology partners that can demonstrate delivery of outstanding shopping experiences to customers across all channels via best practices in tech through the retail value chain. The category covers excellence in the technology deployment in areas including, but not limited to
- Loyalty & Customer Engagement
- Customer Service & Experience
- Project Management & Governance
- Mobile Commerce
- In-Store Technology
- Social Marketing
- Enterprise Solution Implementation
- Analytics & AI
- Data Security & Privacy
- Supply Chain Management
- Omnichannel Optimisation
Digital-First Offline Retailer
Digitally native brands stepped into to brick & mortar stores to drive growth and profitability through their ‘Wow!’ experiential differentiation — conveyed through distinctive design and/ or offbeat in-store experiences/ customer engagement features, which result in higher footfall, higher per sq ft return, ROI, and mass and social media fame/ following.
Brand Retailer Partnership
Nominations can be filed for a specific initiative to launch/ promote a brand/ category/ unique concept/ special offer.
PRESENTATIONS TO “ON GROUND JURY”
For the Presentations based categories, and finalists are to make 3 minutes presentations to “On Ground JURY” followed by interaction with JURY and Audience on 08-09 May 2024 at JIO World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The 3 minutes presentations by Finalists can be made by screening a Video or PPT showcasing their concept, execution, and results/ information asked for in nomination form – specific to Assessment Period 1st April 2023- 31st March 2024. The AV/ video to be in 16:9 ratio to be played in VLC player during the presentation to the IRA Grand Jury on 08-09 May 2024 at Phygital Retail Convention.
Below are the categories for which Presentation to Onground Jury is Required
- Marketing & Promotion
- Retail Launches of the year
- Innovation
- Brand Retailer Partnership
- STARTUPs
For any assistance please get in touch with: Priti Gupta | M: +91- 8826415472 | E: [email protected]
