In this issue

The COVID-19 pandemic started at a time of increasing global economic uncertainty. Consumption levels are falling along with investment and unemployment has been rising since. It’s apparent that more economies are on the precipice of the greatest real recession.
Remote it may seem now, there will be a recovery and many are
asking: how different will the post-COVID-19 era be from the one we were accustomed to? The most tangible effect we see is on technology adoption and general versatility with digital commerce and content. Resultantly, there has been a perceptible increase in media consumption during the last few weeks as people have remained homebound.
The recessionary impact could have a knock-on effect. The segments most affected by the lockdown have been those that rely on a social gatherings and their recovery here might take longer. It is likely that certain sections of consumers – mainly from COVID-19 hotspots– are likely to remain apprehensive of crowds. Generally, there could be a change of priorities as we progress to a new normal.
It’s hoped that the new normal will be a safer world, where we would get to relive the old world.

PLANNING FOR PROGRESS: FAFM

Forum of Agra Footwear Manufacturers (FAFM) gets together with prominent names in the footwear industry to showcase a flat single platform that depicts strength and solidarity.

3 mins

EDITOR'S PICK

EDITOR'S PICK

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Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses

Since Covid-19 has been hitting the country with its global impacts, it’s for sure the most difficult and the trickiest time for the retail sector as the footfall at stores has dropped in leaps and bounds because people are staying indoors. They are advised about avoiding public places and encouraging social distancing.

3 mins

IMPACTS OF COVID19 AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOCKDOWN ON THE WELLBEING FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY

The pandemic has come up with fresh challenges for the country’s economy, causing a severely disruptive impact on both demand and supply-side elements that has the capacity to derail the growth story.

4 mins

Redesigning Retail

It’s time to get ready. It will be an understatement to state that the COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc. The retail industry has been hit especially hard. Humans respond to crises in different ways. When faced with an uncertain, risky situation over which they have no control, they tend to try whatever they can to feel like they have some control besides the need to convince them for the same.

7 mins

BUILDING A CULTURE OF LEATHER-CARE IN INDIA

Mallika Sharma studied masters in Finance and Investment in the UK. An avid blogger and a voracious reader, she is passionate about environmental sustainability and creating novel ventures that are exciting and meaningful. This resulted in the launch of www.theleatherlaundry.com or TLL. Beside managing affairs at The Leather Laundry, she helps run her family-run export house as the president of the garments division. In an exclusive interaction with S&A, she explains what inspired her and what the business launched has achieved so far.

8 mins

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S&A continuously presents new concepts, designs, materials and innovation for constant betterment, updates key professionals on business information, consumer behaviour, market studies, industry reports and trade events. For the fashion conscious consumers, it provides information on trends and trend-setting products covering all categories in shoes, bags and fashion accessories.