FRANCE. Ever Rich DFS Chairman Simon Chiang was last night (3 October) honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Frontier Awards in Cannes.
Chiang received a standing ovation from the 700-plus guests for his many corporate and CSR achievements and his positive impact on the travel retail industry over the past 40 years.
The event attracted more than 700 guests.
Speaking after the award, Chiang expressed his gratitude to the Ever Rich team, and acknowledged the support of his family. He said the award represented worldwide recognition for Ever Rich’s performance.
Chiang noted that he had seen many significant changes during his 40 years in the industry, such as in consumer behaviour, the impact of SARS, and financial, political and technological events.
Throughout it all, he said he had insisted on offering the best service and professional product knowledge to ensure consumers have a good shopping experience.
Chiang’s central belief is putting people first, and he explained he had made integrity, professionalism, innovation, and community work core values of Ever Rich. As well as encouraging the company’s 7,000 employees to take part in community works, he has donated to a variety of causes including several disaster relief projects.
Note: The Ever Rich story was chronicled in a special publication produced by Moodie Corporate, the corporate publishing division of The Moodie Davitt Report. ‘Ever Rich at 18 – Towards a Bright Future’ can be read here.
Here is the full list of 2018 Frontier Awards winners (source: DFNI/Frontier):
Frontier Buyers’ Forum Award
Gold: Rituals Cosmetics – Rituals Essential Collection
Silver: Crystal Head Vodka – John Alexander Artist Series No 1
Bronze: FRAAS – Signature Needle Punch Scarf
Partnership Initiative of the Year
Maison Christian Dior at Changi Airport – The Shilla Duty Free, Parfums Christian Dior and Changi Airport Group
Speciality Concept of the Year
From ‘Destination’ With Love – DFS
Cruise & Ferry Line Retailer of the Year
MSC Cruises
Inflight Retailer of the Year
Oman Air/Muscat Duty Free
Marketing Campaign of the Year by a Supplier
Ultimune #StrongSouls – Shiseido Travel Retail
Marketing Campaign of the Year by a Retailer
Big Bollywood Campaign – Mumbai Duty Free
Marketing Campaign of the Year by an Airport
Heathrow Gin Festival – Heathrow Airport
Technology Innovator of the Year
BrApp Worklife & Sales App – Ethos Farm
Star Product of the Year: Under US$100
Monkey Shoulder – William Grant & Sons
Star Product of the Year: Over US$100
Glenfiddich 25 Year Old – William Grant & Sons
Supplier of the Year
William Grant & Sons
Airport Operator of the Year
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Border, Downtown & Non-Airport Retailer of the Year
RangNam, Bangkok – King Power International
Airport Retailer of the Year
Dubai Duty Free
Best Global Travel Retail-Exclusive Packaging of the Year
The Macallan Quest Collection – Edrington
Best F&B Partnership of the Year
Lounge 1 Food Court at Schiphol Airport – HMSHost, Schiphol Airport and Portland Design
Best Inflight Product of the Year
Guylian Sea Horses Tin – Guylian
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Women in Travel Retail
Lifetime Achievement
Simon Chiang, Chairman Ever Rich
