BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards’ Rolls Out Third Edition; Invites Nominations

EE News Desk Sep 20, 2024

The BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards is presently open to nominations - the top 40 retail forerunners will be awarded, across 10 sub-categories

India's retail sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by rapid urbanisation, a burgeoning consumer cohort, and increased internet penetration. In line with the many trends emerging in this industry, BW Retail World has announced the 3rd edition of the ‘Building Blocks of Retail’ Summit and the BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards, in association with BW Businessworld.

‘Building Blocks of Retail’ Summit is a conference designed for professionals and businesses operating within the retail industry. The summit aims to provide a platform for retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to come together and discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the industry.

The summit will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive sessions with industry experts, thought leaders, and influential stakeholders. Topics that would be covered include digital transformation, innovation in phygital retail, brand marketing, supply chain optimisation, customer experience, data analytics, sustainability, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and 5G.

The event will also provide networking opportunities for attendees to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. Participants can expect to gain insights into best practices, industry benchmarks, and emerging opportunities to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving retail landscape.

The BW Retail World’s Building Blocks of Retail Summit is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the retail industry who wants to stay ahead of the curve and learn from the best in the field.

3rd Edition of BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards

The purpose of the BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards is to recognise 40 young retail professionals under the age of 40 who are the hustlers, the innovators, the survivors, the agile adopters, leaders and change-makers across all facets of retailing. This includes e-commerce or D2C brands, or such brands looking to transform into omnichannel and phygital; excelling in warehousing, logistics or consumer experience or marketing; and, even finding and implementing newer ways of merchandising or store designing.

In the process of identifying and awarding the leaders who have been an inspiration with the work that they execute, this set of awards is put in place to inspire more people to strive for excellence in this fast-paced changing retail landscape. Top 40 retail forerunners will be awarded, across 10 sub-categories.

The eminent jury panel for the 3rd edition of BW Retail 40 under 40 comprises Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld and Founder, exchange4media; Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editorial Director, BW Businessworld; Ved Shukla, Founder & CEO, Mylomart and Advisor – BW Retail World; T Koshy, MD & CEO, ONDC; Vikaas Gutgutia, Founder & MD, Ferns & Petals; Devndra Chawla, MD/CEO, Chief Driving Officer, Greencell Mobility; Geetika Mehta, MD, Nivea India; Kazem Samandari, Executive Director, L’opera; Deep Bajaj, Co-founder, Sirona & Pee Buddy; and Sunil Chauhan, Founder, Fab Café Foods & Chefs United Foodtech.

Process for nominations for BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards

The BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards is presently open to nominations; the forms for the same are available online. Interested candidates are required to fill in all the requested details – which include a duly filled form, presentation of their work, and transferring of the mandatory nomination fee - and submit the form subsequently. As part of the procedure, the BW team will verify the eligibility criteria of the submitted entries and present the same to the jury panel.

The exclusive list of the leaders of the BW Retail 40 Under 40 Awards will be announced in a formal ceremony. Post the closing of the nomination, shortlisted participants will further present their innovations and accomplishments virtually, in the presence of an experienced jury, who will then evaluate these nominations and arrive at the final top 40.

The Early Bird processing fee (per nomination) is Rs 15000 + GST. Beyond the Early Bird, the processing fee, per nomination is Rs 18000 + GST.

BW Retail World invites industry pioneers to be a part of the most prestigious elite list by nominating themselves, their peers, and their clients who have done exceptional work in various building blocks of retail.

For nominations and further information, please check the link:

https://bwevents.co.in/bwretail/bw-retail-world-summit-40-under-40-awards-2024/