Ahead of the ceremony in Cannes next week, the judging panel for travel retail’s second Sunglasses Awards has released the short-list of contenders for the six awards categories.

 

[Right: the winners from last year’s Awards]

 

The judging panel consists of executives from awards host Luxottica, fellow sunglasses suppliers Marcolin, Maui Jim and Safilo, and Martin Moodie of The Moodie Report.

 

Head Judge Francis Gros (Group Travel Retail Director, Luxottica) said: “The sunglasses category has consistently performed as the fastest growing category in travel retail over the last 3 years, due in no small part to the way retailers and suppliers have consistently raised the bar in our category.

 

“The Sunglasses Awards is about recognising such pioneering initiatives, and we look forward to welcoming our partners to the workshop and awards next week. Congratulations to all the short-listed companies.”

 

[Left: Head Judge Francis Gros, Group Travel Retail Director, Luxottica]

 

The Sunglasses Awards 2012 is part of the agenda for Luxottica’s fourth Sunglasses Category Management Workshop at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes – 6pm on Tuesday 23rd October 2012 at the Gare Maritime. By invitation only.

 

Three categories are new for 2012, including the Innovation Award.

 

Best new in-store environment for sunglasses

Aerofirst – Moscow Sheremetyevo

Gebr Heinemann – Oslo

IOSC/Dufry – Buenos Aires

 

Best standalone sunglasses concept

Everrich – Taipei

Nuance – Antalya

Gebr. Heinemann – Oslo

 

Innovation Award (NEW FOR 2012)

CDFG – Sanya

Hellenic Duty Free – Virtual window

IOSC/Dufry – Punta del Este VIP Lounge

 

Best Dedicated Sunglasses Sales Team (NEW FOR 2012)

DFS

Runway Duty Free

World Duty Free Group

 

Best Off-airport Retailer of Sunglasses (NEW FOR 2012)

CDFG

DFS

MSC

 

Sunglasses Retailer of the Year

DFS

Gebr Heinemann

Kappe Schiphol

World Duty Free Group