Top 20 professionals of the world bagged the recognition from different parts of the world
Mumbai, 08th November, 2016: Ms. Rima Pradhan, Sr. Vice President, Marketing,
Viviana Mall bagged the coveted ‘ICSC Foundation Scholarship Award’ by International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). With this achievement Ms. Pradhan becomes the first Indian to be conferred with the most desired award in the retail industry.
Mr. Tom McGee, President and CEO, ICSC presented the prestigious award to Ms. Pradhan which saw nominations from different professionals across the world. Top 20 professionals of the world bagged the award from different parts of the world.
Receiving the award, Ms. Rima Pradhan, Sr. Vice President, Marketing,
Viviana Mall said, “I would like to thank my entire team at the mall for supporting me in my decisions. Without their support achieving this feat would have been difficult. On behalf of Viviana Mall, I would like to thank ICSC for recognizing our efforts. This award brings with it an additional responsibility to sustain our exemplary work and surpass the expectations. I shall continue to strive towards excellence in the industry.”
ICSC has been in the forefront to analyze and recognize talents across the globe. Viviana Mall is well known for many path breaking marketing initiatives like the rickshawwala connect, eco-friendly Ganesha, celebrate every day, etc.
About Viviana Mall:
Viviana Mall, a part of Sheth Corp and well known as a ‘Destination Mall’ was built with an objective of giving an experience to its audience. Viviana covers over 250 leading brands in its prime retail and leisure space. The mall is India’s first and only visually impaired friendly mall and has also launched “XRCVC-Viviana Extension” a resource centre for visually impaired. With an area encompassing one mn sq.ft, the mall boasts of a unique tenant mix – Cinepolis, a megaplex with 14 screens, 19 anchor tenants for the first time in the country and brands like Shoppers Stop, Marks & Spencer, Charles & Keith, ZARA, Forever 21, Tommy Hilfiger, Lifestyle, Hamleys, Starbucks, Copper Chimney, Pizza Express, British Brewing Company, Irish House and many others making it the most happening destination in Thane. The defining feature of the mall is Cinepolis - one of the largest megaplexes in the country with a facility to showcase over 70 shows on a single day with a seating capacity of 2,400 people. It also facilitates 2400 number of cars and 800 two wheeler parking slot which considered to be one of the highest in the industry. Additionally, the large food court and the dining area are spread over 40, 000 sq ft and can seat upto 1, 300 people. The Mall opened its gate to endless discoveries in the year 2015 and since then it has garnered international and national accolades various categories.
About International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC):
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 70,000 members in over 100 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, investors, retailers, brokers, academics, and public officials. The shopping center industry is essential to economic development and opportunity. They are a significant job creator, driver of GDP, and critical revenue source for the communities they serve through the collection of sales taxes and the payment of property taxes. These taxes fund important municipal services like firefighters, police officers, school services, and infrastructure like roadways and parks. Shopping centers aren’t only fiscal engines however; they are integral to the social fabric of their communities by providing a central place to congregate with friends and family, discuss community matters, and participate in and encourage philanthropic endeavors. For more information about ICSC visit www.icsc.org and for the latest news from ICSC and the industry go to www.thecenterofshopping.com.
