RETAIL REALIGNED: WHAT'S DRIVING BUSINESS TODAY?

Much has been said about how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way businesses think and operate. In the fashion retail world, where product lifecycle from creation to delivery was once a long-drawn process, business are now looking to be more agile and quick, invest more in technology to make systems more automated, and lead with empathy. People and culture have taken precedence over sales generation. Experts from the sector share some key insights with us on changing yardsticks.

- Vedika Negi

The last quarter of year 2021 has been positive for fashion retail across categories. But, this relief comes after much turmoil over the 18 months preceding it. Brands have had a roller-coaster ride and business has seen several ups & downs. And those that survived have a telling account of their learnings.

Panellists

Abhishek Ganguly, MD & Head – South Asia, Puma India

Devang Sampat, CEO, Cinepolis India

Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers India

Vineet Gautam, CEO, Bestseller India

Vishak Kumar, CEO, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL)

Session Moderator:

Anurag Mathur, Partner & Leader – Consumer and Retail business, Strategy, part of the PwC network