AWARDS

As physical retail evolves, design and experience have become more powerful tools than ever. The Creative Retail Awards have recognised the retail industry’s best companies and talent since 2018. With categories including sustainable solutions, omnichannel innovations, VM schemes, POP/POS, shopfitting and Store Design, the Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum of retail design and display.

This year’s jury independently judged a total of over 600 entries from suppliers, designers and retailers taking part from around the world. The shortlist was announced to great fanfare in September with the video announcement being viewed over 3700 times on YouTube alone.

Despite travel restrictions, a record number of tickets were sold for the 2021 awards ceremony which took place at Proud Embankment on the 14th of October. The doors opened at 6 PM with a drinks reception hosted by returning Headline Sponsor Kesslers and was attended by a selection of suppliers, designers and a broad range of retailers. The big night followed our unique take on an awards ceremony that blends networking with an informal party atmosphere celebrating the diversity in our industry.

Each award announcement gives the shortlisted entrants a chance to walk away with a Highly Commended or Winner’s trophy in front of a supportive crowd of industry peers. Winners this year included retailers such as Timberland, Liberty London, Harrods, Modivo, Wembley Park, Selfridges and Samsung. The ceremony closed with the announcement of the Judges Choice award which this year went to Anya Hindmarch for their ‘I Am A Plastic Bag’ sustainability scheme. Take a look at the 2021 winners...

Sustainable Display Sponsor: Antalis Anya Hindmarch – I Am A Plastic Bag. In Collaboration with: StudioXAG

Bar & Restaurant Design Sponsor: www.hal.news Bread Ahead. In Collaboration with: The Yard Creative, Quintain, and Bluecrow Projects

VM Scheme Sponsor: HOL Group Fenwick – Pink Spring/Summer Campaign. In Collaboration with: Propability & Flourish Trading

Lighting Design Sponsor: Gardeners SKP – Shin Kong Place South In Collaboration with: Light.iQ. In partnership with Studio Illumine, Sybarite and Gentle Monster POP/POS Sponsor: Stylo Revolution Beauty Superdrug Signature Display. In Collaboration with: arken POP International Ltd

Graphics, Signage and Wayfinding Sponsor: Blaze Signs Loaf – Bristol Shack

Innovative Display Product Sponsor: arken Footlocker – Nike React Element 55 Launch at Footlocker, Milan. In Collaboration with: Office Twelve

Shopfitting/Fit-Out Sponsor: NAS Harrods Beauty Hall In Collaboration with: The G.A Group Seasonal or Temporary Display Sponsor: Proportion London Liberty – Peace, Love & Liberty. In Collaboration with: StudioXAG

Surfaces & Finishes Sponsor: Antalis Harrods Beauty Hall. In Collaboration with: The GA Group

Omni-Channel Experience Sponsor: 365 Retail Selfridges – The Instagram Edit. In Collaboration with: Seen Displays

Technology Sponsor: Kesslers Modivo – how a stationary store becomes a phygital format. In Collaboration with: Nanovo

Pop-Up Store Sponsor: BDS Cartier – Clash de Cartier – Selfridges. In Collaboration with: L’Atelier Five and Selfridges.

Independent Store Sponsor: HANGERS OF LONDON Majid Al Futtaim – THAT Store-in-Store or Concession Sponsor: Mega Creative Selfridges – AWGE. In Collaboration with: Seen Displays

Retail Experience Sponsor: SDEA Samsung KX Food Beverage & Supermarket Design Sponsor: Graphica Display Longo’s Liberty Village. In Collaboration with: Ampersand Studio Inc

Overall Store Collaboration Sponsor : Kesslers Wembley Park Market. In Collaboration with: The Yard Creative, Quintain and mRktmRkt

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Store Design of the year Sponsor: RETAIL FOCUS Timberland Carnaby Street In Collaboration with: Dalziel & Pow Supplier of the year – Based on website votes Sponsor: CDDC Kesslers International Judges Choice Award Sponsor: MEGA CREATIVE Anya Hindmarch – I Am A Plastic Bag In Collaboration with: StudioXAG