In this issue

COVER STORY: LIGHTING

Light up the path to conversion

COVER STORY: LIGHTING - INDUSTRYSPEAK

Retail lighting: Setting the right tone with technology

Ritu Bajaj, Abby Lighting & Switchgear Ltd

Rohit Murthy, SATCO Lighting

Yogesh Joshi, Argo Lighting Pvt Ltd

Gaurav Rai, Purple Turtles Lighting Idea Pvt Ltd

Pravin Kadam, MD, Lightbook Retail Pvt. Ltd

Ramachandran Savitri, Rayline Lighting Pvt Ltd

COVER STORY: LIGHTING - SURVEY

SPECIAL FEATURE

How tech enabled ‘Store-EX’ is redefining retail design

INDIAN DESIGN

Anil Store

VISUAL MERCHANDISING

Lifestyle’s window ode to the festive spirit

TECH FEATURE

Anecdot: Introducing ‘Retail As A Service

RETAIL TALK

Adeeb Ahamed, Tablez

BRAND TALK

Groversons: Cut to fit

Shivani Poddar and Tanvi Malik, High Street Essentials Pvt Ltd

Bhavishya Kelappan, Mia by Tanishq

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN

A tech inspired expression of thinking spaces

DESIGNER SPEAK

Sidharth Teckchandani, One Source Studio

VM SPEAK

Sanjana Sud, Abraxas Design

INTERVIEW

Elke Moebius, Messe Düsseldorf

RETAIL SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Light Up The Path To Conversion

In the drama called in-store experience, lighting is one of those unsung heroes who can make or break the show. The question is, do retailers give equal importance to lighting in the retail environment? Is the budget allocated by retailers for lighting equal to or higher than other fixtures in the store? What are the key elements while developing the right lighting concepts for the retail space? To examine these questions, VM&RD spoke to some renowned lighting manufacturers and retail designers who share some interesting insights in this regard.

7 mins

Retail Lighting: Setting The Right Tone With Technology

VM&RD speaks to a few lighting manufacturers to get some perspectives on new lighting technologies, market trends and the future for retail lighting products and solutions. Read on as a few industry players share their take in the next few pages.

1 min

How Tech Enabled ‘Store-Ex' Is Redefining Retail Design

Experience is an integral part of store design today, so is story telling that visually communicates the brand narrative.

10+ mins

Crafting A Timeless Appeal …

AMRITSAR Spread across 26,400 sq. ft. and comprising 3 spacious floors, Anil Stores’ new outlet is simple yet opulent. Designed by SS Bhatia & Associates Architects & Interior Designers, the store ambience is aimed at conveying a feeling of transcending time and space.

3 mins

The Goddess Arrives

Bengalis all over the world are known for their passion for Durga Pujo.

2 mins

God's Own Country Beckons!

One of the biggest and the most awaited harvest festivals in Kerala, Onam marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali.

2 mins

Anecdot: Introducing ‘Retail As A Service'

Bangalore-based tech-enabled retail experience and analytics company ‘Inspired Kinematics’ is set to redefine the way Indian consumers shop for curated products in a unique phy-gital shopping environment powered with interactive product displays, technology and analytics. Retail4Growth gets in touch with Ajith Pookkunniyil, Co-founder, Inspired Kinematics, to know more about the initiative and how it is helping online brands connect better with their customers.

3 mins

Groversons: Cut To Fit

Lingerie brand Groversons Paris Beauty has launched its new store at South Extension Part 1, New Delhi. Here’s a look at some of the unique elements of the store and the company’s growth story, as shared by Siddharth Grover, Director, Groversons Group.

3 mins

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Visual Merchandising and Retail Design Magazine Description:

VM&RD is India’s only magazine on Visual Merchandising and Retail Design and was launched in September 2005, VM&RD underscores the best there is to the systematic art of creating a complete retail experience. Each issue of the magazine focuses on all aspects of retail design and visual merchandising in the context of branded shopping environment.