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DLF Mall of India wins'Retail Rising Star' Award

By VJ Media Bureau | Vjmedia Works | November 30, 2013

The mall becomes the first Indian one to win this award at the prestigious MAPIC international summit held in Cannes, France.

The DLF Mall from India has won the jury award'Retail Rising Star' 2013 at the MAPIC summit held in Cannes, France recently. This is the first time ever that an Indian mall is rewarded at MAPIC.
 
The award is an international recognition as MAPIC saw the presence of retailers, retail brands, developers from across 70 countries.
 
DLF Mall of India submitted the nominations for MAPIC Awards 2013 explaining the unique features of the iconic, innovative and breakthrough project initiated by DLF, the largest commercial real estate developer in India. The 1.9 million square feet retail destination that represented India was one amongst the four projects that were awarded the'Retail Rising Star' jury award. The other three projects that were awarded to the iconic shopping centres hail from China, Brazil, and Russia.
 
Acknowledging the award, Pushpa Bector, Senior Vice President, Head (Leasing and Mall Management) said "It's a great honor to be recognized as'Retail Shining Star' by MAPIC as it not only acknowledges the premium contribution of DLF Mall of India to the development of the retail real estate industry in India but also highlights its know-how, talent and professionalism. We thank the jury for choosing DLF Mall of India as the Retail Rising Star in the Indian region as it further adds to the credibility of the company and strengthens the ideology of DLF to constantly innovate, create and cater to the discerning consumers.”
 
Pushpa Bector who received the award on behalf of DLF Mall of India at the MAPIC also participated in the panel discussion on opportunities for the global retailers in India as a speaker. Talking of the opportunities that the foreign brands would have in India, Pushpa Bector said, "DLF Mall of India is the largest retail project till date and it is an ode to the dynamic Indian retail industry. Like all other DLF malls,   this is poised to be a family destination offering not just shopping, but an unforgettable experience through unique tenant mix consisting of leading international and Indian fashion, entertainment and dining brands.”
 
The marvel retail destination, DLF Mall of India is modeled after best in class international flagship properties and is an eclectic ensemble of retail offerings spread across six levels of retail experience with zones clearly defined as Market Place, International Boulevard, The High Street, Family World and Leisure Land. The Mall would add many firsts to its portfolio such as:- more than 475 retail units, coupled with the largest indoor entertainment city spread over 2 levels - which would have 7 DT star screens and the largest food court with over 1200 seats. Yet another first to the project would be the presence of over 73 escalators and an express escalator to provide convenience and comfort while shopping.  
 
As a recent development, DLF Mall of India has been granted the LEED Gold green building certification and that is scheduled for a launch in the first quarter of 2014. With the launch, the mall would welcome some of the renowned global brands for the very first time in the country.
 
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