In this issue

The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has hastened the transformation of the global retail industry like never before. COVID-19 has led to a shutdown of retail worldwide, proving to be one of the biggest disruptors the industry has ever seen, catapulting the sector into adopting new technologies.
With a phased re-opening being set into motion in the fourth phase of the lockdown, the Indian Retail Industry is gearing up to adopt new technology, innovative ideas and social distancing measures. With the help of technology, which erstwhile served the purpose of convenience, the retailers are opting for ‘No Contact Commerce’ as the new medium to welcome back consumers and allay the fear of contracting the disease.
The June 2020 e-issue of IMAGES Retail brings to its readers what brands and retailers are doing to welcome back consumers in a safe and hygienic environment – how they are streamlining their products and offerings to adjust to the new ‘no-touch’ normal with the implementation of ‘contactless commerce’.

OPEN AGAIN: INDIAN RETAIL SECTOR ADOPTS CUSTOMER, TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED APPROACH

As the lockdown is being lifted in a phased manner across all the marketplaces in the country, brands are coming out of their funk, focusing on adapting to changing needs amid the ‘new normal’ and working to ‘co-exist’ with the virus…

5 mins

Likes, Follows Valuable Retail Currency In Covid-Hit World

As retailers slowly limp back to normalcy all over the world, it is no longer brick-and-mortar which will rule the roost. Social, mobile and e-commerce will signi cantly pick up and brands will need to increase their social media activity to promote purchasing and shopper loyalty…

5 mins

VOCAL FOR LOCAL: Homegrown Brands Experience Surge in Demand

According to a Nielsen report, globally, there is likely to be an impact on product and brand choices being made at the checkout due to these changes. And this impact may break longtime purchase habits irreversibly…

6 mins

PROPEL: A ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR SHOPPING CENTRE DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

The swift increase in the number of malls since the early 2000s and the plethora of retail brands entering the market resulted in the birth of brand Propel. The brand firmly believes in creating an impeccable journey for shopping centres in the country – right from conceptualising to executing next-gen projects. To build in cost efficiencies, set benchmarks, clear targets, imbibe best trade practices, exceed industry standards including in thought leadership are some of the key highlights that Propel adds to the profile of shopping centres.

2 mins

IMAGES Group Survey: Over 72% Retailers Turn to Technology, E-Commerce to Increase Revenue

IMAGES Group’s survey assesses the change in shopping behaviour of Indian consumers and the conversion rate of shoppers. It also gives a business assessment of the past 4 months (March – June 2020) in terms of sales, revenue, loss and pro t. The survey analyses the different categories of retail that witnessed a surge in demand, while outlining the sectors which have been derailed for a while and which will need to systematically assess their capabilities to succeed in the next normal…

10+ mins

COVID-19 Impact: Key Learnings & Future Course of Action for Retailers

The last of the weekly ‘Retail Panchayat’ webinar series – in an unrestrained style with candid, insightful conversations on people, processes, practices, ideas, outlooks and learnings in retail – threw up insights on business models, innovation culture, people and products and customer service orientation.

10+ mins

The New Mantra: Future Of SMEs Post-COVID 19

Industries involved in manufacturing, retail operations, hospitality, mobility, etc have always existed along the physical contours of operation. While the big multinational corporations have the advantage of vast capital and resource to their disposal, small and medium enterprises benefit from their agile and more compact nature of working...

4 mins

Degrowth Rates Peak, Lockdown Relaxations Ineffective for Retail: Survey

The relaxations provided by Government in May 2020 were ineffective as retailers across the board continued to lose. Large size retailers (>300cr sales) in the food and grocery segment have witnessed 86 percent degrowth in business, while the non-food and grocery segment has seen a 75 percent degrowth compared to last year…

3 mins

IHGF DELHI FAIR 2020: EXPLORE, FIND, SOURCE; VIRTUALLY!

The real, alive and virtual IHGF Delhi Fair 2020 will be conducted from July 13- 18 with exclusive home, fashion and textiles collections from the leading Indian manufacturer exporters for the comfort of the buyers, for their home and offices…

2 mins

How Will Consumer Markets Evolve After Coronavirus?

The per capita consumer expenditure to fall by 5.2 percent in real terms in 2020 globally, and to not return to 2019 levels until 2022. However, it will remain far below where it would have been without the COVID-19 crisis, reports Euromonitor…

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.