IMAGES RETAIL AWARDS 2025

(Assessment Period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025)

Entries Close on 20th April, 2025

 

NOMINEES TO PERSONALLY PRESENT TO THE JURY ON 7-8 May @ Phygital Retail Convention at Jio Convention Centre Mumbai.
Nominations will be accepted only subject to confirmation of senior representative for presentation to the jury and presence at the Images Retail Awards on 8 May evening signed by Sanctioning Authority.

All categories will be presentation-based.
Finalists/ Nominees with valid entries will be required to present a 5 minute video or PPT, highlighting their unique concept/idea/initiative/strategy, innovation in execution, and measurable impact/ results.
The presentation will be followed by JURY interaction with the presenter.

(The 5 minutes AV/ video to be in 16:9 ratio to be played in VLC player during grand jury presentation.)
IMAGES Retail Awards are judged on the basis of performance in retail operations in India. Presence in offline retail is a prerequisite for nomination in all categories (with at least one physical store in operation in FY2024–2025 for all categories, barring for Launch of the Year), irrespective of presence in online/ omnichannel retail.

WHO CAN FILE NOMINATIONS

A retailer or a brand with own Physical/ Web stores – operating in India as per category requirement (with at least one physical store)

Retailing any one or more of the following categories: Fashion & Lifestyle / Fashion Accessories / Luggage / Footwear / Sports goods & Fitness Equipment / Jewellery / Eyewear / Timewear / Leisure (books, music, gifts/ toys etc.) / Consumer Electronics / Pharmacy & Wellness products / Beauty Products / Salons, Spas & Fitness Services / Mobile & Telecom / Home & Office Improvement / Food-service / Food & Grocery (Supermarkets) / Cinema / Multiplexes / gaming and fun zones, play areas and recreational concepts.

IMAGES Most Admired Retailer of The Year

Marketing & Promotions

Nomination should be for one specific campaign. Campaign categories are:

  • Celebrity Endorsement
  • Festival Sales
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) Promotions
  • Multi Media
  • Social Media
Apply Online

Unique Initiatives

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.

  • CRM / Loyalty Programme
  • ESG Initiatives
  • Employee Practices
Apply Online

Launch

Nominations can be filed for a retail outlet launch between April 2024 & March 2025, which drew significant consumer, media and industry attention in the following categories:

  • Brand Debut
  • New Store
  • Pop-Up or Limited-Time Store Concepts
Apply Online

Retail Experience

Nominations can be submitted by a retail store that demonstrates an enhanced retail experience resulting in recognition and measurable business outcomes.

  • Store Design
  • Visual Merchandising
Apply Online

Market Expansion

Nominations can be filed by a retailer or a brand with own stores with details on following quantitative parameters:

  • 360° Expansion
  • New Market Penetration
  • Store Count Augmentation
  • Trading Area Growth
  • Offline Expansion by Digital-First Brands
Apply Online

Retail Sales Growth

Nominations can be submitted by retailers demonstrating significant sales growth through consistent same store sales or overall expansion, driven by effective strategies, operational efficiency, and customer-focused approaches.

  • Same Store Sales Growth
  • Total Retail Sales Growth
Apply Online

Retail Re-Imagined

Nominations can be submitted by retailers who have successfully re-imagined their retail approach in any area below but not limited to:

  • Repositioning of Retail Brand
  • Re-Branding & Visual Identity Overhaul
  • Re-Creating Retail Experience
  • Customer Loyalty Program Overhaul
  • Re-Strategizing In-Store Merchandising
  • Or any other retail concept success story
Apply Online

Retail Re-Imagined

in any area below but not limited to:

  • Repositioning of Retail Brand
  • Re-Branding & Visual Identity Overhaul
  • Re-Creating Retail Experience
  • Customer Loyalty Program Overhaul
  • Re-Strategizing In-Store Merchandising
  • Or any other retail concept success story
Apply Online

WHAT’S REQUIRED FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

A brief note on the unique idea, strategy or innovation – unveiled in FY2024–2025 with details on its execution and results in terms of creating differentiation, customer or multi stakeholder engagement, increased satisfaction with positive feedback/ coverage/ recognition/ and Most Importantly Sales.
Above needs to be incorporated in the AV presentation to the jury with visuals, graphics with facts and figures.
Nominations can be submitted in one or more of the mentioned categories.
Each nomination needs to be submitted separately.

SPECIAL JURY AWARDS

Jurors have the right to decide on special recognitions for extraordinary performances or achievements by smaller, regional, local or independent retailers in any area within the scope of IRA.

Processing Fee per Entry:


No fee for the 1st entry form. 

For additional entries:

Rs. 5,000 + GST per entry for PRC Privilege Club members.
Invitations to the grand IRA Gala will be extended according to the membership package.

Rs. 10,000 + GST per entry for non-members.
 This includes one delegate pass for the presenter, along with access to the Awards Gala on May 8th, which features cocktails, dinner, awards, and live entertainment.

For any assistance please get in touch with: Priti Gupta |  M: +91- 8826415472  |  E: [email protected]