VM&RD Retail Design Awards

The 17th edition of the VM&RD Retail Design Awards, to be held on the evening of 22nd May 2026, will represent the pinnacle of excellence in the Indian retail industry, honoring exceptional talent in retail design, visual merchandising, and the service and manufacturing domains. Participants will compete across 14 Store Design Categories and 11 Special Categories, with each category offering one gold award and two merit awards. Additionally, two special awards will be presented for the Best Booth Design by exhibitors at the expo.

The jury, featuring over 25 prominent figures from the global and Indian retail design and creative sectors, reviews and scores entries through an online digital media platform across 3 rounds of judging.

Nominations are now closed!

Highlights

 
Entries

Over 300 submissions were received for the 16th edition.

 
Shortlisted

160 entries were selected for further consideration.

 
Winners

65 entries were honored with awards.

The VM&RD Retail Design Awards 2026 will celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in retail design and creativity, setting new standards for innovation in the industry.