Manipal Cure and Care (MCC) has won the prestigious award for the Most Admired Retailer of the year-Innovative Retail Concept, 2008 at India Retail Forum (IRF) for its contribution in providing innovative solution for qualitative monitoring of healthcare and wellness.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, October 2, 2008 (PRESSbooth.ORG) -- This award was given to MCC for its unique concept of integrated centers, which offer a mix of world-class products and services in preventive, wellness and beauty care. MCC is the first in India to provide qualitative monitoring of healthcare driven by well-trained doctors and paramedical staff. They offer healthcare services that are customized based on each individual's lifestyle and family medical history.
The award was presented by Dr Nicola Evoli Grottini, CIO, Strategy- International Sales and Kerrie Hales, Campbellrigg to Manipal Care and Cure's Chief Operating Officer Mr. Somnath Das on 18th of September 2008 in Mumbai.
“In any emerging market, the challenge lies in customer shopping experience & perception about the brand. Innovation stands as the key driver in challenging markets, which grabs customers attention, who ultimately decides on success of any business model” said Mr. Somnath Das while receiving the award.
The Award for the Most Admired Retailer of the year-Innovative Retail Concept-2008 was decided by an eminent Jury consisting of Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Mr. Shivjeet Khullar, Mr. Anuj Puri and Ms. Ireena Vittal. Other nominations in the category of Innovative Retail concept were; Urban Yoga - Indus League, PVR Premier, Mc Donald's MFY-Made For You, Spencer's Live Kitchen, Depot Self Publishing.
About Manipal Cure and Care:
Manipal Cure and Care is an initiative of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG). Founded by the late Padmashree Dr. T.M.A. Pai in 1953, Manipal Education and Medical Group today stands tall with an enviable track record of success in the spheres of Healthcare, Education and Research nationally and internationally. Its operations are spread across India, Middle East and several Southeast Asian Countries.
MCC builds on the experience, know-how and socially beneficial vision of the Manipal Education and Medical Group itself. This pioneering venture introduces to India the concept of holistic Healthcare and Wellness, providing superior clinical services with related product offerings, all under one roof!
About India Retail Fourm:
India Retail Forum (IRF) is the most substantive unraveling of intellectual and information exchange for the retail business in the Indian subcontinent. IRF is a showcase of some of the most innovative and specialised retail concepts by retailers. The annual forum which turned 11 this year had the key focus on:
1. Sustainable Retail
2. Collaborative Retail, and
3. Profitable Retail
This year around 3000 retail industry executives attended the forum in Mumbai, the nation's commercial capital. For the first time this year this forum showcased the retail industry in the “health & wellness” category
The three-day event was an excellent opportunity for international guests to get a feel of Indian retailing. IRF galaxy of international speakers/ participants included outstanding achievers in retail (top officials of world's biggest retailers, real estate developers, retail support organisations), visionaries and motivational gurus of world fame besides political think tanks and almost cent percent participation of key stakeholders of Indian retail industry.
The forum is driven by the urgency and significance of developing fresh retail concepts to achieve stronger branding, deeper market penetration and higher consumer satisfaction is not lost on retailers and brands. India Retail Forum has the country's premier and widest assemblage of top-notch professionals from the retail and allied support service industries and, is strategically in a position to offer innovative retail concepts the best modes of expanding and profiting through the right partners.
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