In 2007, World Retail Congress launched the Hall of Fame with a founding group of 100 members, drawn from all nationalities and retail sectors. It has given us the ability to honour those retailers whose ideas have shaped retailing through the businesses and brands they have created, or by their skills in running the retail industry’s giants.

The world’s greatest retailers celebrated in the World Retail Hall of Fame share many qualities. They are innovators. They are brand builders. They demonstrate clear vision, courage and determination to make their dreams a reality. They have profound customer insight and they are driven to improve the lives of consumers. But above all, they are leaders and role models. They are men and women who have the drive and conviction to inspire their people to follow them on the course they’ve set.

Since 2007, a further three to four members have been added each year at our exclusive World Retail Hall of Fame lunch during the World Retail Congress. As well as leaders in today’s world, the inductees have the vision to recognise the skills they need to recruit, and the new technologies and resources, they need to achieve their goals.

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