Images Retail Magazine - October 2019

In this issue

There are many factors to success in the world of retail – the right
product, the perfect store design and a seamless supply chain. There
is another element which increases a retailer’s standing among
consumers and that is technology.
Elevating retailers among peers and changing his impression among
consumers are payment, checkout and loyalty programs, factors that
are extremely signifi cant in helping businesses thrive. Retailers today
are working towards fusing loyalty with payments technology to
simplify shopping for the customer.
Over time, customer loyalty programs have evolved and are built
into payment systems, relying more on technology than ever before.
The idea is to give customers more of what they want and reward
them for repeat business, and they will keep coming back. Couple
these with cashier-, queue-less checkouts and retailers have a winning
combination.
The focus issue of IMAGES Retail’s October 2019 issue is the
‘Relevance of Payment, Checkout and Loyalty Programs’. The
magazine brings readers insights into why these are noteworthy
components in the world of retail, and why brands which ignore it do
at their own cost.
Aside from this, the edition delves into the success of two big
brands like Alibaba, Amazon and aLL, analysing how the brands are
successfully making an impact in the world of retail. There is also an
indepth feature on brands and their global expansion plans.
The issue also brings readers the scoop on sustainability, and how
brands are working towards redefi ning the world of fashion retail,
fostering change to both products as well as the entire system towards
greater ecological integrity and social justice.
As always, we hope you fi nd this issue informed and benefi cial.

FDI Relaxation Policies To Usher In An Era Of Growth For Indian Retail

New FDI rules and single brand retailer policies set by the government will assure an influx of investment in the retail industry, ensuring robust growth over the next few years. IMAGES Retail brings you a lowdown of what’s making news in the national space over the last month…

4 mins

Unraveling The Indian Luxury Market In 2030

Over the next decade, the Indian luxury market is well poised to see positive growth on the back economic development, greater connectedness and policy reforms, all of which will offer a plethora of opportunities for luxury companies to serve young, affluent, connected and confident Indian consumers…

4 mins

From Copper Coins To Mobile Apps: The Evolution & Success Of Retail Loyalty Programs

The journey of loyalty programs from copper to paper followed by the sophisticated plastic cards and now just mobile numbers has undergone a massive transformation. The purpose of the initiative too has seen a revolution – from simply offering discounts to helping a brand build an emotional connect with its customers…

10+ mins

Gems, Jewellery, Textiles & Apparel Priority Categories For Alibaba In India

Alibaba.com established its India operations in 2008 and has since served millions of buyers and sellers. According to an analysis by the group, India ranks second in the top-20 buyer distribution list and first in the top-10 global seller distribution. Currently, Alibaba.com operates with a global network of 150 million registered members, connecting Indian SMEs with buyers across the world…

6 mins

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Images Retail Magazine Description:

Launched in 2003, IMAGES Retail magazine took on the task of analysing the emerging organised retail industry at a time when the industry itself had little data to work on. The magazine covers the gamut of Indian and International movements in retail technology, logistics and supply chain, store formats, store design, retail real estate, franchising and human resource, besides reporting on significant directions within India’s sunrise industry.

The magazine is widely acknowledged India’s leading retail intelligence publication for decades now, providing news, insights, research & analysis, intelligence and data covering retail operations across all Indian markets.

The mission of the monthly B2B magazine – published exclusively for the retail industry – is to bring industry leaders and brand owners up to date with the latest in retail technology & innovations, provide them with in-depth research, studies and analytical, insightful features which help them grow their businesses in India. The magazine aims to spark ideas and shape agendas for decision makers in India’s competitive retail industry.