TOPS, under Central Retail (SET: CRC), has reinforced its position as a leading Thai retailer on the regional stage after winning the “Supermarket of the Year – Thailand” award at the Retail Asia Awards 2026, one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most prestigious retail industry award platforms.
A key driver behind this achievement is TOPS FOOD HALL at Central Park, Thailand’s first “Food Fashion Department Store” concept, which has redefined the supermarket experience by introducing an innovative approach to food and grocery shopping. More than just a place to purchase everyday essentials, it has established itself as a destination where customers can discover exceptional flavours, premium quality, and culinary inspiration from around the world.
Over the years, TOPS has continuously elevated its food retail business to respond to the evolving behaviors of modern consumers, who increasingly value shopping experiences alongside product quality. By integrating its strengths in curating premium ingredients and products from around the world with retail innovation, store design, and service, TOPS creates a differentiated shopping experience in every aspect.
This commitment is reflected in TOPS FOOD HALL at Central Park, developed under Thailand’s first “Food Fashion Department Store” concept. Most recently, the store secured the “Supermarket of the Year – Thailand” award, affirming the success of this business direction while further strengthening TOPS’ position as a leading Thai food retailer on the regional stage.
This latest achievement further builds on TOPS’ continued international recognition. TOPS FOOD HALL Central Park was previously named “Store of the Month” for October 2025 by IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution), a world-renowned research and insight organization in the global food and consumer goods industry.
This recognition adds to TOPS’ impressive track record at the Retail Asia Awards, where it has secured the “Supermarket of the Year – Thailand” award in 2022, 2024, and 2026, alongside the “Omnichannel Strategy of the Year – Thailand” award in 2022. These accolades reflect the company’s commitment to continuously developing its food retail business in step with evolving consumer behavior, while demonstrating the capability of Thai retailers to elevate innovation, business standards, and customer experience on the global stage.
At TOPS FOOD HALL at Central Park, TOPS has reimagined the food shopping experience through Thailand’s first “Food Fashion Department Store” concept, transforming the traditional supermarket into a next-generation food and lifestyle destination. This innovative approach earned the store the “Supermarket of the Year – Thailand” award at the Retail Asia Awards 2026.
Offering a shopping experience that seamlessly blends the worlds of food, fashion, lifestyle, and service, the store spans more than 2,400 square meters in the heart of Bangkok’s Super Core CBD. Its “Modern Thai Heritage” design concept draws inspiration from the distinctive character of the Silom–Sala Daeng district and the timeless elegance of the Dusit Thani Bangkok. A sophisticated palette of cream and green, complemented by natural materials and refined gold accents, reinterprets Thai identity through a contemporary design lens.
Inside the store, customers can explore more than 32,000 curated products, including seasonal specialties, rare finds, and premium ingredients sourced from around the world. The shopping journey is brought to life through distinctive “Room Concepts” and “16 Wonders,” inspired by the departments of leading global fashion department stores, creating a “Global Runway of Taste” where customers can discover new flavours and culinary inspiration from every corner of the world.
Key highlights include Ham & Brie, a premium destination for international cheeses and charcuterie; TOPS WINE CELLAR, featuring more than 1,400 labels of fine wines, craft beers, and rare spirits, complemented by iconic Wine & Spirit Towers and automated wine dispensers; and Eatery Thai, home to four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants. The experience is further enhanced by dedicated lifestyle destinations such as LOOKS, PET ‘N ME, and TOPS CARE, alongside Personal Shopper services and category specialists who provide expert, personalised recommendations. The store creates a food shopping experience alongside curated products and services, delivering distinctiveness, memorability, and new inspiration to consumers on every visit.
The Retail Asia Awards, organized by Retail Asia, is widely recognized as one of the region’s premier retail industry award programs, honoring organizations and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in innovation, leadership, operational excellence, and customer experience across the Asia-Pacific retail landscape.
