The 14th Annual RLI Awards
On April 3rd, the Retail Leisure International Awards were held at Universal Studios in Hollywood at a spectacular evening – a celebration of all the innovative retail and leisure experiences and concepts from around the world. The Pall Mall Barbers team were in attendance as we were shortlisted for the RLI Rising Star 2019 Award.
A Night to Remember
The evening started with a champagne reception on the red carpet, as well as a studio tour. We were treated to a three-course dinner and entertainment with a medley of Broadway musical numbers before the awards ceremony, where we received the RLI Rising Star 2019 Award!
Presented by the Department for International Trade, the Rising Star Award recognises “the entrepreneurial spirit, achievements and long-term ambitions of up-and-coming retail businesses embarking on an international expansion program” – and for us is an acknowledgement to our commitment to excellent service and customer experience that we value so much here at Pall Mall Barbers. After the ceremony, we were invited to explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and celebrate our win!
Rewarding Excellence
At the beginning of the night, RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter said: “Tonight, we pay tribute to the very best of the best, the innovators and those that dare to push the boundaries; we reward those dynamic projects and concepts that excite the senses with stunning architecture, exemplary customer service, products that ‘wow’ and that aren’t afraid to take risks, refusing to settle for anything but the very best.”
Speaking of the win, Managing Director and Founder of Pall Mall Barbers Richard Marshall said: “It is so exciting for all of our hard work in developing Pall Mall Barbers into a global brand to be recognised with such a prestigious award – and drives us all to keep Pall Mall Barbers growing and expanding!”
Recognised by Retail’s Best
The winners of the RLI Awards 2019 were selected by a distinguished panel of 15 judges who represent the best of the best in the retail and leisure industries, including the Managing Director of Harrods, CEO of Nobu Hospitality and Chief Executive of Walpole –highlighting the provenance of these prestigious awards.
The full list of winners at the RLI Awards 2019
RLI Future Project 2019
Presented by Chalhoub Group
Winner: Tunis Garden City, Tunis, Tunisia
Highly Commended: Caselle Open Mall, Turin, Italy
RLI Most Anticipated Opening 2019
Presented by Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Winner: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi, Singapore
Highly Commended: American Dream, New Jersey, US
RLI Most Innovative Retail and Entertainment Project 2019
Sponsored by Necsum
Winner: Mercedes Platz, Berlin, Germany
Highly Commended: Love, Bleecker, New York, US
RLI International Retail and Leisure Destination 2019
Presented by Urban Adventure
Winner: Landmark Riverside Park – Phase II: Danzishi Old Street
RLI International Shopping Centre 2019
Sponsored by MK Illumination
Winner: Changsha IFS, Changsha, China
Highly Commended: Suzhou Hong Leong City Center, Suzhou, China
RLI Shopping Centre Renovation 2019
Presented by InoventiQ
Winner: Optimum Izmir Expansion, Izmir, Turkey
Highly Commended: T.O.P This Is Our Place, Kowloon, Hong Kong
RLI Unique Retail Concept US 2019
Presented by Grandscape
Winner: Sugarfina
RLI Unique Retail Concept International 2019
Presented by Cushman & Wakefield
Winner: FOMO
RLI Emerging Market Retailer 2019
Presented by American Dream
Winner: Chalhoub Group
RLI Leisure & Hospitality Group 2019
Presented by Sands Retail
Winner: Nobu Hotels
RLI Most Innovative F&B Concept 2019
Presented by JLL
Winner: Pink Fish
RLI Developer 2019
Sponsored by Design International
Winner: Triple Five
RLI Designer 2019
Presented by MAPIC
Winner: 5+design
RLI Interior Excellence 2019
Sponsored by 5+design
Winner: Nike NYC, House of Innovation by Nike
Highly Commended: Harrods Wine & Spirits by umdasch The Store Makers
RLI Rising Star 2019
Presented by Department for International Trade
Winner: Pall Mall Barbers
Highly Commended: Room Mate Group
RLI Recognition for Innovation and Technology to Retail
Presented by RLI
Awarded to Necsum for Torrecardenas
