Vijetha Supermarkets: Fresh & Evolving

Jagan Mohan Rao, Director, Vijetha Supermarkets talks about how the 24-year-old business has managed to grow and evolve with the times to become one of the most popular retail chains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with 105 stores

INNOVATE. COLLABORATE. TRANSFORM.10 OCTOBER, 2023 | DUBAI MARINA

The 12th edition of the T Middle East Retail Forum (MRF) that brought together retail visionaries, leaders, innovators and disruptors highlighted the massive growth opportunities in the Middle East, which continues to be a thriving retail hub despite intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds.

I Want to Reach the Number of Stores that the Indian Customer Wants

How supermarket specialist Damodar Mall, Chief Executive Officer, Value Formats, Reliance Retail Ltd., is helping the business meet the aspirations of India's unique, assertive and emerging consumers with a cart loaded with experience and customer orientation

We Have Transformed the Whole Value Chain With Technology RD

Manish Kapoor, Managing Director, Pepe Jeans in India, talks about the company’s three-decade journey and the digital transformation of its stores, manufacturing process and the whole supply chain

Opposites Attract: The Growing Chemistry Between D2C Brands and Shopping Centres

Looking at the success of D2C brands that have made a noticeable splash in the offline space, it is hard to ignore the success story of Nykaa, Pepperfry, Firstcry etc. From the new age standalone brands, we have the likes of Neeman's, Happilo etc who have gone ahead to open stores at leading malls.

Over 87 Land Deals for More than 1,860 Acres Closed in FY-23 Across India

Among the top 7 cities, MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) saw the most with 25 land deals accounting for over 267 acres, followed by NCR with 23 land deals of approximately 274 acres. In terms of total land area transacted in the top 7 cities, Chennai topped out with around 292 acres changing hands in 9 separate deals.

End of Department Store Dream Run?

Are department stores still the heroes in a mall? Do they still have a significant impact on the success of a shopping mall as they did at the peak of their popularity? We ask some leading shopping centre players..

We Have the Potential to Almost Double our Income Over the Next 3-4 Years Pushpa Bector

Backed by more than two decades of business management experience, Pushpa Bector's executive leadership and management skills have played a significant role in DLF becoming a force to reckon with in India's shopping centre space.

The Crazy Ones, the Misfits, the Rebels

Unconventional creativity in visual merchandising helps create memorable experiences.

How Apparel Group India Managed to Grow its E-commerce Sales by 30%

In addition to growth in sales, the Apparel Group was also able to achieve 12-14% increase in 'add to cart' rate, among other benefits, thanks to finding the right tech-implementation partner

Tapping Into the Co-branded Retail Credit Cards in India

The top four banks in India claim 75% share of the country's credit card market offering more than 70 co-branded credit cards. To learn more about the top cards launched with retail brands, swipe down.

Getting All the Clicks Right The Dynamics of Tata CLiQ

With a strong market presence covering practically each category in retail - from fashion, luxury, beauty to home décor, Tata CLiQ leads the way with its strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Its omnichannel approach has been well received by its patrons and going by its recent expansion to the offline space it is emerging as a formidable player.

Taking Stock of Department Stores in India

Department stores forever changed the Indian shopper and her shopping experience and expectations. Here we track the evolution of this expansive format that is the epitome of modern retail.

Venu Nair's Quest to Reinvent the Shoppers Stop Mojo

Under the leadership of its Managing Director Venu Nair, India's first department store chain Shoppers Stop is reinventing itself once again with a focus on beauty and private labels along with a host of other initiatives. The question is, will it succeed in recreating its old magic?

WOMEN RETAIL ICONS OF INDIA

The felicitation ceremony for the 'Women Retail Icons of India', powered by Logic ERP, was a celebration of the growing number of women in entrepreneurship and leadership roles in India's retail industry and the remarkable innovation they have brought to the table.

D2C Brand Koparo Raises $1.5 Million

Sustainable home and personal hygiene D2C brand Koparo raised $1.5 million in a pre-series A round led by Saama Capital

Baskin Robbins to Add 80-100 Stores by 2024

Thirty years after the brand entered the Indian market through a master franchise agreement with the Graviss Group, it is available across more than 850 exclusive stores, hotels restaurants and catering (HoReCa) segments, hypermarkets, supermarkets and online

How Keventers is Milking Milkshakes Business Opportunity

How milkshake brand Keventers reinvented itself to clock a revenue growth of 50% in FY 2022-23

Starting with pickles, how two women are taking Bihari cuisine to the world

How Dharbhanga-based D2C pickle brand Jhaji, went from a single order to 80,000 orders in just 2 years

Jewellery Industry Unwavering Strong Growth Trajectory in 2023

The Indian jewellery industry is on a very strong growth trajectory. In the past 2-3 years the value of gold and diamonds has appreciated by 25-30% which has led Indians to spend more on gold and diamond jewellery aided by the robust growth in the economy

Reverse Logistics: Why is its Crucial in the Dairy Industry?

Reducing resource wastage is a crucial goal towards creating a greener supply chain. Reverse logistics reduce waste generated throughout the supply chain and promote manufacturing, refurbishing, recycling, and reuse

Vasavi Group: Hyderabad's New Attractive Retail Investment Destination

Throughout its illustrious 27-year history, the brand has established a reputation in the real estate industry because of a forward-thinking vision and unwavering passion

Meesho Aims for Profitability in FY24

E-commerce platform Meesho is aiming to achieve profitability in FY24 as it looks to increase revenue and optimise costs, according to a senior company official

Warehousing Demand in Bengaluru Exceeds New Supply by 55%: Report

Leasing of warehousing space in Bengaluru exceeded new supply by 55% during 2018-22 period, resulting in lower vacancy level and increase in rental, according to India Sotheby's International Realty report

India's Internet Economy to Grow 6-fold to $1 trillion by 2030: Report

India's internet economy is expected to register six-fold growth and touch $1 trillion in terms of online transaction value by 2030, mainly driven by the e-commerce vertical, said a joint report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company

Sustainable Splendour: The Green Revolution in Luxury

Today's consumers are demanding more sustainable products, especially since the onset of the pandemic. Luxury brands have been no stranger to this pivot in customer sentiment, although the industry has historically relied on its linear "take-make-use-waste" philosophy

The Business Of Love on Q-Commerce

Valentine Day was especially a good for quick commerce companies who made gifting convenient for consumers by tweaking their inventory to meet the surge in demand and offering under 30 minutes delivery

Luxury Goods Market Rebounds Post Pandemic

The report from Deloitte, focuses on the rebound of luxury goods market in the post pandemic era. As per the report, the 'Top 100 luxury goods companies' generated composite sales of US$305 billion

Omnichannel Retail Anchors Transformation in Consumer Experience in Home Décor Category

The home décor and modular kitchen segments are highly customer-centric, and the data-driven marketing approach has proven to be efficient in tapping the constantly changing customer behaviour and their preferences while shopping

Digitization in Retail: Enabling Transformation for a Better Customer Experience and High ROI

The winning way forward for physical retail owners is to leverage next-gen retail innovations that will yield high ROIS and create sustainability in the retail business