based Landmark Group, a leading retailer and one of Middle East's fastest growing conglomerate businesses, today announced that Lifestyle International has won the “Most Admired Retailer of the Year - Department Store” award at India's largest retail award ceremony - The Images Retail Awards (IRA) 2008. The IRA was held at the conclusion of the three-day retail fair - the India Retail Forum (IRF). IRA is acclaimed as the Oscars of Indian retailing world. Lifestyle International is promoted by Micky Jagtiani, chairman of the Landmark Group. The award for Lifestyle further builds on its growth phase as the preferred department store concept within India and recognizes its progress and contribution to the changing retail environment in the country. Jagtiani said: “With the recognition, the Landmark Group and Lifestyle International have further reinforced their reputation in the fast-evolving retail segment within India. I would like to dedicate the award to the tireless effort and commitment of everyone associated with Lifestyle in India.”