World Retail Awards Presented to Leading Edge Retailers 2007 - 2009

Since 2007, senior retail executives from around the world have convened at the annual World Retail Congress forum to exchange ideas on issues which affect global retailing. As part of this multi-day event, leading retail companies are recognized for innovation and excellence with The World Retail Awards.

What follows is a list of the global retailers that have received The World Retail Awards in the three years that they've been presented. The award categories have changed each year, reflecting the intent of the awards to recognize creativity in the key areas that are most important to the global retail industry as it changes at a rapid pace.

(See also Global Store Openings and Expansion.)

Emerging Market Retailer of the Year
2009 - Wumart Stores Inc.
2008 - Shoppers' Stop, India
2007 - Pantaloon Retail Limited

Multi-market Retailer of the Year
2009 - Inditex (Zara)
2008 - H&M
2007 - IKEA

Reponsible Retailer of the Year
2009 - Migros
2008 - Woolworths S.A.
2007 - Marks & Spencer

Retailer of the Year
2009 - Apple Retail
2008 - Tesco
2007 - Inditex (Zara)

E-tailer of the Year
2009 - Zappos.com
2008 - Tesco

Innovative Format of the Year
2008 - Baroue, designed by Gensler
2007 - American Girl Place

Marketing Campaign of the Year
2008 - JCPenney, "Every Day Matters"
2007 - Sainsbury's, "Active Kids"

Outstanding Leadership Award
2009 - Ron Johnson, Senior Vice President of Retail, Apple, Inc.
2008 - Mike Ullman III, CEO JCPenney

Retail Destination of the Year
2008 - Zlote Tarsay. Warsaw, Poland
2007 - Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

Best Use of Technology
2007 - Vodafone

Consumer Icon of the Year
2007 - Kate Moss, Topshop Ambassador

Employer of the Year
2008 - Recreational Equipment Inc.

Retail Advertising Award, Digital
2009 - JC Penney, "Beware of the Doghouse"

Retail Advertising Award, Direct Marketing, Holiday 2008
2009 - Saks Fifth Avenue

Retail Advertising Award, Holiday 2008
2009 - Saks Fifth Avenue

Retail Advertising Award, Traditional Media
2009 - Macy's Believe

Retail Design of the Year
2009 - Nike Town, London

Retail Innovation of the Year
2009 - Fashionology

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