Giordano International, the global apparel retailer has been named International Retailer of the Year at the Global RLI Awards, beating other global international retailers from across Europe, Asia, USA and the Middle East.

The International Retailer of the Year award is given to companies that have attained great things over the past 12 months as well as showing store innovation, strong brand values, solid financial performance and a clear development strategy.

The award ceremony was held this year in Dubai - the first time it has been conducted outside of London. It was attended by around 600 professionals with a large number of attendees coming from overseas, on behalf of some of the major names in the global retail industry and shopping mall development.

Giordano is delighted to receive the International Retailer of the Year Award. It only shows that we are doing things right and it has been noticed by our own peers. This respect gives us added motivation to continue our work and to open more stores in new territories, said Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director of Giordano Middle East FZE and Executive Director of Giordano International.

The Global RLI Awards celebrate and reward the attainment and creativity of the industrys most inspiring retail developments, leading retailers, leisure operators and affiliated business partners, through concepts, initiatives and design excellence. The panel of judges was comprised of international retailers and consultants.

Ishwar Chugani together with Sajid Sayed, Giordanos General Manager UAE, received the award.