UAE-based Landmark Group, a leading retailer and one of Middle East’s fastest growing conglomerate businesses, has won top recognition at the third Annual Retail Middle East 2007 Awards.

Held under the patronage of UAE Minister of Economy Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the third Retail ME Awards were given away at a gala ceremony held at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

Landmark Group chairman Micky Jagtiani won the Retail Personality of the Year 2007, while the group won the Middle East Retailer of the Year honour.

Splash bagged the Marketing Campaign of the Year award for the second year in succession.

The Retail Personality of Year award to Jagtiani highlights the colossal part played by an individual in the evolution, development and perpetuation of retailing in the Middle East. The Retailer of the Year award to the Landmark Group recognised its innovation, excellence and fostering of new ideas across the retail sector.

The Marketing Campaign of the Year award to Splash was in recognition of its 360 degree integrated campaign for its new store at Deira City Centre. The campaign was a Pan-GCC effort and translated across all consumer touch points to create a maximum impact.

“We are delighted to receive these prestigious awards and we offer our sincerest thanks to Retail ME and the awards jury for this special honour on us. The awards acknowledge the great work of our team and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their contribution and dedication,” said Jagtiani.

“These awards go out to all Landmark employees who have worked hard to transform the Group into an international retail conglomerate. The award is dedicated to their work spirit and our philosophy of delivering exceptional value to our valued customers. We acknowledge the efforts of each and every individual within the Landmark family, our partners and most of all, our reason for being here – our customers.”

The Landmark Group today operates over 650 stores spread over 6 million square feet in 10 countries. – TradeArabia News Service