The only constant is change, Parivartan. And this parivartan has never been more clear and crucial than in the year 2020. This year has witnessed a mix of turmoil, innovation and collaboration from the retail community.
To strengthen this new found innovative and collaborative spirit, Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN) in association with Retailers Association of India (RAI), IMAGES Group and Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), in partnership with IBM, Mindshare, CIOAxis, Ogilvy, Greyhound Research and George P. Johnson came together for a movement, Retail Parivartan.
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