Retailer - March - April 2025

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India's leading retail opportunity and consumer insight magazine completes nine successful years. The magazine has left its mark amongst the retail stakeholders comprising small & medium retailers, retail professionals, suppliers & vendors, mall developers and retail students.
India’s Top 20 Stores is a handpicked selection based on Pan India retailer consumer survey and designer inputs,on the matrix of best in design, experience, consumer excitement and tech innovation. These aren’t just stores; they are destinations with their jaw-dropping architectural marvels, to digitally immersive spaces, these stores redefine what rules the store styles in 2024-2025. Our cover star, Venkateswarlu Boora, founder of Spryple, is on a mission to make the Business processes easier with AI-powered complete HR solutions.

This issue also unpacks some of the biggest power moves in retail and luxury. Can The Body Shop hit £2 billion in revenue globally within a decade? The ethical beauty giant has set its sights high, and we explore how they plan to get there. De Beers is aiming for a massive $100 million target by 2030, proving that the luxury diamond business is still glittering with opportunity. And let’s not forget CaratLane’s big global move — it’s officially landed in New Jersey! The Indian jewelry powerhouse is taking its omnichannel expertise overseas, and we’ve got the inside scoop.

COMMERCE 360

The slightest friction in the shopping journey can send customers running to competitors. That's why retailers are doubling down on unified commerce strategies, blending the online and offline experience into one seamless, connected journey. And at the core of this transformation? Commerce 360” a game-changing approach that offers complete visibility into the entire commerce value chain, from browsing to checkout and beyond.

3 mins

9 Trends Shaping the FMCG Retail Boom in India!

The sector is poised for significant growth driven by rural resurgence, digital transformation, and a shift towards premium and sustainable products.

4 mins

QC vs Kirana: How Lotte Choco Pie is Winning on Every Platform!

Lotte India focuses on bigger, value-added, and combo packs for e-commerce, while mono and trial packs are tailored for quick commerce and retail channels.

4 mins

SIMPLIFIED HRM & CRM FOR SMES

How Spryple is changing the HR Dynamics with a Dash of AI

4 mins

A $100 Million De Beers Target by 2030

THE COMPANY IS SET TO LAUNCH 15 TO 20 NEW FOREVERMARK STORES THIS YEAR.

4 mins

THE BEAUTY RODY BILL BARON

CAN THE BODY SHOP HIT £2 BILLION IN A DECADE GLOBALLY?

4 mins

TOP STORES OF INDIA

Welcome to the definitive guide to India's Top 20 Stores, where retail brilliance meets unmatched customer experiences. As the country's retail ecosystem evolves at breakneck speed, these standout stores have set new benchmarks, seamlessly blending innovation, design, and service to create shopping destinations like no other. To compile this exclusive list, the Retailer team embarked on a nationwide journey, analyzing over 100 stores to uncover what sets these retail powerhouses apart. We delved deep into their unique offerings, analyzed what today's discerning customers truly seek from their shopping experiences, and identified how these insights translate into tangible enhancements in-store From cutting-edge tech integrations and immersive in-store experiences to sustainable practices and omnichannel strategies, these top 20 stores aren't just adapting to the future of retailthey're defining it.

2 mins

THE QUICKENING OF BEAUTY!

To cater to the quick commerce model, brands are launching products specifically tailored for rapid delivery. Miniatures, curated kits, and essential skincare items have become popular choices.

3 mins

RS 1,000 CR VISION: FOXTALE'S NEXT BIG

OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS, FOXTALE AIMS TO BRING INTERNATIONAL SKINCARE TECHNOLOGIES TO INDIA, ENSURING THAT INNOVATION HAPPENS HERE RATHER THAN BEING IMPORTED FROM FRANCE OR ITALY.

3 mins

CARATLANE'S GLOBAL EXPANSION KICKS OFF IN NEW JERSEY!

CaratLane's growth is fueled by the evolving perception of diamond jewelry-from a traditional purchase to an everyday essential.

2 mins

WHY LICENSING IS THE KEY TO SCALING CREATIVE LEARNING PLATFORMS

TECHNOLOGY, OFTEN PERCEIVED AS A DISTRACTION, IS BEING REPURPOSED AS A TOOL TO ENHANCE AND AMPLIFY CREATIVE LEARNING. THE FUSION OF TRADITIONAL CRAFTS AND DIGITAL TOOLS OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY UNIMAGINABLE.

5 mins

How DLF Malls' Footfall Skyrocketed by 35%!

OUR FOCUS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON CREATING DESTINATIONS THAT INSPIRE AND DELIGHT, WHILE STAYING AHEAD OF EVOLVING MARKET TRENDS.\" PUSHPA BECTOR, SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BUSINESS HEAD, DLF RETAIL

2 mins

How ROHIT KHATTAR - Built a Hospitality Empire That's Taking Over the World!

If you've ever dined at Indian Accent, indulged in an allAmerican breakfast at The All American Diner, or soaked in the nostalgia of Chor Bizarre, you've experienced the magic of Rohit Khattar. The Founder Chairman of EHV International / Old World Hospitality Private Limited, Khattar has built an empire of beloved restaurants that have shaped India's dining scene since 1990.

3 mins

WHY CHENNAI'S RS 15,600 CR RESTAURANT MARKET IS EVOLVING FASTER THAN EVER!

The Restaurant India Conference and Awards has long set the gold standard for the restaurant industry, bringing together visionaries, trailblazers, and decisionmakers to shape the future of dining in India.

2 mins

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Retailer Magazine Description:

India's leading retail opportunity and consumer insight magazine completes nine successful years. The magazine has left its mark amongst the retail stakeholders comprised of small & medium retailers, retail professionals, suppliers & vendors, mall developers and retail students. Retailer covers every aspect of retail business – both front end and back end. This spans vast areas of customer engagement, sales strategy, marketing strategy, technology, SCM, creating unique retail experience, recent trends, etc. The features in the magazine are credited with authentic presentation of facts and data and trustworthy reporting of the latest happenings in the retail sector. The features explore insightful angles with the views and opinions of industry experts. The analyses give the retailers to understand the trend in consumers' purchasing behavior. Thus, they offer ample scopes for retailers to ramp up sales. The vendors and suppliers consider RETAILER as an important interface to connect with the clients, i.e., retailers. The retail management institutes look up to RETAILER as the important reference journal for case studies.