Retail Asia Awards 2025

Retail Asia Awards 2025

Celebrating Retail Excellence in Asia
NOMINATION FORM
GUIDELINES
- The awards programme is on the lookout for excellent retail projects, initiatives, and achievements of the most outstanding retail companies in Asia Pacific.
- Each company may submit a maximum of three (3) different entries.
- The nomination form now supports multiple submissions. Simply continue filling out the form if you have additional entries to submit.
- The awards will be given on a country-level basis except for the CEO of the Year award. There will be:
  - one winning company per category for each country
  - only one winner for CEO of the Year for the whole region
- I.e. "Brand Store of the Year - Singapore", "Brand Store of the Year - Thailand", etc.
CATEGORIES
Check out the full list of categories here.

ELIGIBILITY

Nomination is open to all retail companies with offices and operations in Asia.
- Store and Retailer categories: The company must demonstrate significant success or accomplishments achieved in the last 24 calendar months.
- Mall categories: The company must demonstrate excellence in design, operations, customer experience, or innovation within the last 24 calendar months.
- Project categories: The product, service, or initiative must be launched in the last 24 calendar months, either in part or full. If launched prior to 24 calendar months, it remains eligible provided that recent developments or upgrades were made.
- Team categories: The team must have made a significant impact within the last 24 calendar months through collaboration and successful execution of initiatives across various departments.
- CEO of the Year category: The executive must have been in position for at least 24 calendar months.
JUDGING CRITERIA

For Store and Retailer categories:
- Achievements - Did the company achieve remarkable milestones, growth in revenue, or market expansion?
- Challenges & Solutions - Did the company successfully identify and resolve significant operational or market challenges?
- Innovation - Did the company introduce new concepts, technology, or processes that differentiate them in the market?
For Mall categories:
- Achievements - Did the mall achieve significant developments such as new tenant acquisition or increased footfall?
- Innovation - Did the mall introduce unique architectural design, innovative features, or customer-friendly amenities to elevate the shopping experience?
- Impact - Did the mall contribute to the local economy, community, or broader retail landscape?
For Project categories:
- Uniqueness & Innovation - Did the project introduce new or cutting-edge solutions?
- Success & Impact - Did the project successfully meet its objectives and achieve measurable outcomes?
- Scalability - Does the project have potential for expansion or adaptation to other markets?
For Team categories:
- Achievements - Did the team have remarkable achievements, such as meeting or exceeding key performance indicators?
- Innovation & Collaboration - Did the team develop creative and unique process improvements as a result of teamwork, communication, and leadership?
- Success & Impact - Did the team successfully meet its objectives and achieve measurable contributions to the company or the retail industry?
For CEO of the Year:
- Achievements - Did the company achieve remarkable accomplishments under the CEO’s leadership?
- Challenges & Solutions - Did the CEO effectively handle significant challenges and implement impactful solutions?
- Innovation - Did the CEO introduce transformative ideas, technologies, or processes to the company?
COST
Submission of entries is free of charge.

If your company wins, the winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.

The pricing for the winner's package can be found in the winner's package section at the end of this form.
NOMINEE REGISTRATION

COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name:*
Company name to be printed on the trophy if you win:*
Country / Region:*
Company Profile:*
In 1-2 sentences, tell us something about your company and the products/services you offer.
Year Founded:*
Website:*
Company Revenue in 2024 (in USD):
Number of employees:
ENTRANT DETAILS

POINT OF CONTACT
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Designation (with Department)*
Email*
example@example.com
Direct office number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Mobile Number*

Country CodeMobile Number
How did you learn about the awards programme?*

Direct invitation from awards programme organiserCall for nominations emailAd in the Retail Asia newsletterAd in the Retail Asia websiteSocial Media - FacebookSocial Media - LinkedInOther
CATEGORIES

The awards will be given on a country-level basis only, except for the CEO of the Year award.
1.) Select the category group that you are nominating in.*

STORES (country-level)MALLS (country-level)RETAILERS (country-level)PROJECTS (country-level)TEAMS (country-level)CEO of the Year (regional-level)
STORE Categories:*

Brand Store of the YearConvenience Store of the YearDepartment Store of the YearDirect Retailer of the YearDiscount Store of the YearDomestic E-Tailer of the YearDomestic Retailer of the YearDrugstore of the YearHypermarket of the YearInternational E-Tailer of the YearInternational Retailer of the YearSpecialty Store of the YearSupermarket of the Year
MALL Categories:*

Community Mall of the YearEco-Friendly Mall of the YearE-Mall of the YearIntegrated Mixed-Use Mall of the YearLifestyle Mall of the YearLuxury Mall of the YearMall of the YearMall Initiative of the YearMega Mall of the YearNew Mall of the YearOutlet Mall of the YearRegional Mall of the YearSmart Mall of the YearThemed Mall of the Year
RETAILER Categories:*

Apparel Retailer of the YearAutomotive Retailer of the YearCosmetics Retailer of the YearElectronics & Appliances Retailer of the YearFood & Beverage Retailer of the YearFootwear Retailer of the YearFurniture Retailer of the YearHardware Retailer of the YearHealth & Beauty Retailer of the YearHousehold Goods Retailer of the YearJewellery Retailer of the YearLeisure & Personal Goods Retailer of the YearLuxury Retailer of the YearSporting Goods Retailer of the YearTelecommunications Retailer of the YearToys & Games Retailer of the YearTravel Retailer of the Year
PROJECT Categories:*

AI Initiative of the YearBrand Transformation of the YearCustomer Service Initiative of the YearDigital Campaign of the YearDigital Initiative of the YearDigital Transformation of the YearE-Commerce Initiative of the YearE-Commerce Merchandising of the YearESG Initiative of the YearHealth & Wellness Initiative of the YearIn-store Campaign of the YearIn-store Customer Experience of the YearInfluencer Marketing Campaign of the YearIntegrated Campaign of the YearLoyalty Programme of the YearMarketing Initiative of the YearMobile-First Initiative of the YearO2O Customer Experience of the YearOmnichannel Strategy of the YearPayment Solution of the YearPop-up Retail Project of the YearRetail App of the YearRetail Distribution Centre of the YearRetail Distribution Network of the YearRetail Product of the YearStore Design of the Year (Large)Store Design of the Year (Small)Store Retail Initiative of the YearSubscription Programme of the YearSupply Chain Innovation of the YearSustainability Initiative of the YearVisual Merchandising of the Year
TEAM Categories:*

Customer Service Team of the YearE-commerce Team of the YearHR Team of the YearInnovation Team of the YearMarketing Team of the YearOperations Team of the YearProduct Development Team of the YearSales Team of the YearSupply Chain and Logistics Team of the YearSustainability Team of the Year
Not sure which category to enter? Take a look at the categories here.
Country / Region you are competing in:*
The awards will be given on a country-level basis only, except for the CEO of the Year award.
CEO's Full Name:*
CEO's Official Job Title:*
Required: Upload the CEO's CV in PDF.*

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Required: Upload the CEO's portrait photo.*

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- CEO of the Year nominees are required to submit a portrait photo and CV.
- If you encounter an issue uploading documents here, you may send them by email to jane@charltonmediamail.com as an alternative.
ENTRY DETAILS

Information about your nomination entry
Entry Title:*
Provide a name or title for your entry.
Entry Synopsis:*
2-3 sentences brief description of the product or project
Entry write-up (must be around 500 words): Using the judging criteria guide questions, provide details about the project/CEO that you are nominating.*
Optional: Upload supporting documents in the field below.

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- Submitting supporting documents is optional.
- Grab this chance to give the judges a wider and deeper understanding of your nominated project by submitting videos, project deck, press releases, and more.
- If you encoutner an issue uploading documents here, you may send them by email to jane@charltonmediamail.com instead.
What are your project's key achievements?

Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words) for each achievement.
- PLEASE NOTE: If you win, the achievements and photos below will be used in the audiovisual slideshow for each winner at the awards ceremony.
Achievement #1*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #1:*

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Achievement #2*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #2:*

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Achievement #3*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #3:*

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(Optional) Feedback or testimonial from your client/customers: What does your client/customers say about the product/project?
Please note: This is optional but will greatly improve your chance to be selected as winner. Please put the company name and designation of your client at the end of the testimonial.
WINNERS' PACKAGE

Submission of entries is free of charge. If your company wins, the winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.
Option 1: US$9,900
- Half table (5 seats) at the awards dinner in Singapore
- Half-page advertisement in the Retail Asia print magazine
- An article dedicated to your win written by Retail Asia editorial team to be published in the Retail Asia website retailasia.com
- Full rights to the article write-up that you can use for your own distribution or as a marketing material
- Licensed use of the Retail Asia Awards 2025 logo on all your marketing materials
- Award trophy
Option 2: US$11,900 - MOST POPULAR
- Full table (10 seats) at the awards dinner in Singapore
- Video interview about your win to be conducted during the awards dinner
- Full-page advertisement or advertorial in the Retail Asia print magazine
- An article dedicated to your win written by Retail Asia editorial team to be published in the Retail Asia website retailasia.com
- Full rights to the video interview and article write-up that you can use for your own distribution or as a marketing material
- Licensed use of the Retail Asia Awards 2025 logo on all your marketing materials
- Award trophy
Option 3: US$13,900
- Full table (10 seats) at the awards dinner in Singapore
- Video interview about your win to be conducted during the awards dinner
- Double-page spread (1 full-page advertisement and 1 full-page advertorial) in the Retail Asia print magazine
- An article dedicated to your win written by Retail Asia editorial team to be published in the Retail Asia website retailasia.com
- Short-form video (60 seconds) about your win optimised for use on YouTube shorts, Instagram and Facebook reels, TikTok, and other social media platforms
- Full rights to the edited video interview, article write-up, and short-form video that you can use for your own distribution or as a marketing material
- Licensed use of the Retail Asia Awards 2025 logo on all your marketing materials
- Award trophy
Select the winners package option that you will book if you win the award.*

Option 1: US$9,900Option 2: US$11,900 - MOST POPULAROption 3: US$13,900
AWARDS PROGRAMME POLICY AGREEMENT
By submitting this entry:*

I understand and agree that if our company wins, we will book the winners package option I selected above. Any taxes will be our responsibility as the signing party.I understand and agree that taxes will be shouldered by the winning company.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBMIT ANOTHER ENTRY?

We're excited to see more of your outstanding work! You are allowed to submit up to three (3) entries, and may consider submitting an additional entry for another category.
Would you like to submit another entry?*

A. Yes, I'd like to submit another entry.B. No, I'm not interested.
ENTRY # 2
ENTRY #2: CATEGORIES

The awards will be given on a country-level basis only, except for the CEO of the Year award.
1.) Select the category group that you are nominating in.*

STORES (country-level)MALLS (country-level)RETAILERS (country-level)PROJECTS (country-level)TEAMS (country-level)CEO of the Year (regional-level)
STORE Categories:*

Brand Store of the YearConvenience Store of the YearDepartment Store of the YearDirect Retailer of the YearDiscount Store of the YearDomestic E-Tailer of the YearDomestic Retailer of the YearDrugstore of the YearHypermarket of the YearInternational E-Tailer of the YearInternational Retailer of the YearSpecialty Store of the YearSupermarket of the Year
MALL Categories:*

Community Mall of the YearEco-Friendly Mall of the YearE-Mall of the YearIntegrated Mixed-Use Mall of the YearLifestyle Mall of the YearLuxury Mall of the YearMall of the YearMall Initiative of the YearMega Mall of the YearNew Mall of the YearOutlet Mall of the YearRegional Mall of the YearSmart Mall of the YearThemed Mall of the Year
RETAILER Categories:*

Apparel Retailer of the YearAutomotive Retailer of the YearCosmetics Retailer of the YearElectronics & Appliances Retailer of the YearFood & Beverage Retailer of the YearFootwear Retailer of the YearFurniture Retailer of the YearHardware Retailer of the YearHealth & Beauty Retailer of the YearHousehold Goods Retailer of the YearJewellery Retailer of the YearLeisure & Personal Goods Retailer of the YearLuxury Retailer of the YearSporting Goods Retailer of the YearTelecommunications Retailer of the YearToys & Games Retailer of the YearTravel Retailer of the Year
PROJECT Categories:*

AI Initiative of the YearBrand Transformation of the YearCustomer Service Initiative of the YearDigital Campaign of the YearDigital Initiative of the YearDigital Transformation of the YearE-Commerce Initiative of the YearE-Commerce Merchandising of the YearESG Initiative of the YearHealth & Wellness Initiative of the YearIn-store Campaign of the YearIn-store Customer Experience of the YearInfluencer Marketing Campaign of the YearIntegrated Campaign of the YearLoyalty Programme of the YearMarketing Initiative of the YearMobile-First Initiative of the YearO2O Customer Experience of the YearOmnichannel Strategy of the YearPayment Solution of the YearPop-up Retail Project of the YearRetail App of the YearRetail Distribution Centre of the YearRetail Distribution Network of the YearRetail Product of the YearStore Design of the Year (Large)Store Design of the Year (Small)Store Retail Initiative of the YearSubscription Programme of the YearSupply Chain Innovation of the YearSustainability Initiative of the YearVisual Merchandising of the Year
TEAM Categories:*

Customer Service Team of the YearE-commerce Team of the YearHR Team of the YearInnovation Team of the YearMarketing Team of the YearOperations Team of the YearProduct Development Team of the YearSales Team of the YearSupply Chain and Logistics Team of the YearSustainability Team of the Year
Not sure which category to enter? Take a look at the categories here.
Country / Region you are competing in:*
The awards will be given on a country-level basis only, except for the CEO of the Year award.
CEO's Full Name:*
CEO's Official Job Title:*
Required: Upload the CEO's CV in PDF.*

Cancelof
Required: Upload the CEO's portrait photo.*

Cancelof
- CEO of the Year nominees are required to submit a portrait photo and CV.
- If you encounter an issue uploading documents here, you may send them by email to jane@charltonmediamail.com as an alternative.
ENTRY #2: ENTRY DETAILS

Information about your nomination entry
Entry Title:*
Provide a name or title for your entry.
Entry Synopsis:*
2-3 sentences brief description of the product or project
Entry write-up (must be around 500 words): Using the judging criteria guide questions, provide details about the project/CEO that you are nominating.*
Optional: Upload supporting documents in the field below.

Cancelof
- Submitting supporting documents is optional.
- Grab this chance to give the judges a wider and deeper understanding of your nominated project by submitting videos, project deck, press releases, and more.
- If you encoutner an issue uploading documents here, you may send them by email to jane@charltonmediamail.com instead.
What are your project's key achievements?

Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words) for each achievement.
- PLEASE NOTE: If you win, the achievements and photos below will be used in the audiovisual slideshow for each winner at the awards ceremony.
Achievement #1*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #1:*

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Achievement #2*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #2:*

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Achievement #3*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #3:*

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(Optional) Feedback or testimonial from your client/customers: What does your client/customers say about the product/project?
Please note: This is optional but will greatly improve your chance to be selected as winner. Please put the company name and designation of your client at the end of the testimonial.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBMIT ONE LAST ENTRY?

We're excited to see more of your outstanding work! You are allowed to submit up to three (3) entries, and may consider submitting an additional entry for another category.
Would you like to submit one last entry?*

A. Yes, I'd like to submit one last entry.B. No, I'm not interested.
ENTRY # 3
ENTRY #3: CATEGORIES

The awards will be given on a country-level basis only, except for the CEO of the Year award.
1.) Select the category group that you are nominating in.*

STORES (country-level)MALLS (country-level)RETAILERS (country-level)PROJECTS (country-level)TEAMS (country-level)CEO of the Year (regional-level)
STORE Categories:*

Brand Store of the YearConvenience Store of the YearDepartment Store of the YearDirect Retailer of the YearDiscount Store of the YearDomestic E-Tailer of the YearDomestic Retailer of the YearDrugstore of the YearHypermarket of the YearInternational E-Tailer of the YearInternational Retailer of the YearSpecialty Store of the YearSupermarket of the Year
MALL Categories:*

Community Mall of the YearEco-Friendly Mall of the YearE-Mall of the YearIntegrated Mixed-Use Mall of the YearLifestyle Mall of the YearLuxury Mall of the YearMall of the YearMall Initiative of the YearMega Mall of the YearNew Mall of the YearOutlet Mall of the YearRegional Mall of the YearSmart Mall of the YearThemed Mall of the Year
RETAILER Categories:*

Apparel Retailer of the YearAutomotive Retailer of the YearCosmetics Retailer of the YearElectronics & Appliances Retailer of the YearFood & Beverage Retailer of the YearFootwear Retailer of the YearFurniture Retailer of the YearHardware Retailer of the YearHealth & Beauty Retailer of the YearHousehold Goods Retailer of the YearJewellery Retailer of the YearLeisure & Personal Goods Retailer of the YearLuxury Retailer of the YearSporting Goods Retailer of the YearTelecommunications Retailer of the YearToys & Games Retailer of the YearTravel Retailer of the Year
PROJECT Categories:*

AI Initiative of the YearBrand Transformation of the YearCustomer Service Initiative of the YearDigital Campaign of the YearDigital Initiative of the YearDigital Transformation of the YearE-Commerce Initiative of the YearE-Commerce Merchandising of the YearESG Initiative of the YearHealth & Wellness Initiative of the YearIn-store Campaign of the YearIn-store Customer Experience of the YearInfluencer Marketing Campaign of the YearIntegrated Campaign of the YearLoyalty Programme of the YearMarketing Initiative of the YearMobile-First Initiative of the YearO2O Customer Experience of the YearOmnichannel Strategy of the YearPayment Solution of the YearPop-up Retail Project of the YearRetail App of the YearRetail Distribution Centre of the YearRetail Distribution Network of the YearRetail Product of the YearStore Design of the Year (Large)Store Design of the Year (Small)Store Retail Initiative of the YearSubscription Programme of the YearSupply Chain Innovation of the YearSustainability Initiative of the YearVisual Merchandising of the Year
TEAM Categories:*

Customer Service Team of the YearE-commerce Team of the YearHR Team of the YearInnovation Team of the YearMarketing Team of the YearOperations Team of the YearProduct Development Team of the YearSales Team of the YearSupply Chain and Logistics Team of the YearSustainability Team of the Year
Not sure which category to enter? Take a look at the categories here.
Country / Region you are competing in:*
The awards will be given on a country-level basis only, except for the CEO of the Year award.
CEO's Full Name:*
CEO's Official Job Title:*
Required: Upload the CEO's CV in PDF.*

Cancelof
Required: Upload the CEO's portrait photo.*

Cancelof
- CEO of the Year nominees are required to submit a portrait photo and CV.
- If you encounter an issue uploading documents here, you may send them by email to jane@charltonmediamail.com as an alternative.
ENTRY #3: ENTRY DETAILS

Information about your nomination entry
Entry Title:*
Provide a name or title for your entry.
Entry Synopsis:*
2-3 sentences brief description of the product or project
Entry write-up (must be around 500 words): Using the judging criteria guide questions, provide details about the project/CEO that you are nominating.*
Optional: Upload supporting documents in the field below.

Cancelof
- Submitting supporting documents is optional.
- Grab this chance to give the judges a wider and deeper understanding of your nominated project by submitting videos, project deck, press releases, and more.
- If you encoutner an issue uploading documents here, you may send them by email to jane@charltonmediamail.com instead.
What are your project's key achievements?

Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words) for each achievement.
- PLEASE NOTE: If you win, the achievements and photos below will be used in the audiovisual slideshow for each winner at the awards ceremony.
Achievement #1*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #1:*

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Achievement #2*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #2:*

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Achievement #3*
Input facts and figures in one sentence (maximum of 25 words).
Upload a photo related to Achievement #3:*

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(Optional) Feedback or testimonial from your client/customers: What does your client/customers say about the product/project?
Please note: This is optional but will greatly improve your chance to be selected as winner. Please put the company name and designation of your client at the end of the testimonial.
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Retail Asia Awards 2025

NOMINATION FORM

NOMINEE REGISTRATION

ENTRANT DETAILS

CATEGORIES

ENTRY DETAILS

What are your project's key achievements?

WINNERS' PACKAGE

AWARDS PROGRAMME POLICY AGREEMENT

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBMIT ANOTHER ENTRY?

ENTRY # 2

ENTRY #2: CATEGORIES

ENTRY #2: ENTRY DETAILS

What are your project's key achievements?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBMIT ONE LAST ENTRY?

ENTRY # 3

ENTRY #3: CATEGORIES

ENTRY #3: ENTRY DETAILS

What are your project's key achievements?