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Consumer Confidence in India – finally feeling the pinch!
How long can one escape the clutches of the present global economic crisis? While the world went into an economic slowdown towards the end of 2008, Indians have just started losing confidence in their economy. In recent times consumers have experienced...
How long can one escape the clutches of the present global economic crisis? While the world went into an economic slowdown towards the end of 2008, Indians have just started losing confidence in their economy. In recent times consumers have experienced...
PLM Technology - adding value to operations efficiency
In the growth of the organised retailing in India, all the major brands, manufacturers and retailers are evolving in a competitive environment where speed, quality and price are the main criteria. In choosing an industrial partner, in the same way as in building client...
In the growth of the organised retailing in India, all the major brands, manufacturers and retailers are evolving in a competitive environment where speed, quality and price are the main criteria. In choosing an industrial partner, in the same way as in building client...
Food retailers and Kirana’s on a glove game
The adoption of organised retailing in India has been quite slow in comparison to other rapidly transforming economies throughout Asia. For a total population of a billion and a middle class population of over 400 million people, organised food retailing is still in its nascent stage in this country...
The adoption of organised retailing in India has been quite slow in comparison to other rapidly transforming economies throughout Asia. For a total population of a billion and a middle class population of over 400 million people, organised food retailing is still in its nascent stage in this country...
Mall, Multiplex and Moviemakers – whose Margin is it?
The current altercation between the Multiplex community and moviemakers has lately occupied the centre stage of discussion. The Multiplex community was already into a state of standoff with the unions and the competitors of cinema before the moviemakers stepped into the scene...
The current altercation between the Multiplex community and moviemakers has lately occupied the centre stage of discussion. The Multiplex community was already into a state of standoff with the unions and the competitors of cinema before the moviemakers stepped into the scene...
The Case for Technology Adoption By Small Retailers
Small retailers are facing stiff competition from the big players in organized retail. According to a 2008 ICRIER survey, half of small retailers experienced declining sales in 2006 and 2007; and 60 per centof these retailers attributed it to encroachment by organized...
Small retailers are facing stiff competition from the big players in organized retail. According to a 2008 ICRIER survey, half of small retailers experienced declining sales in 2006 and 2007; and 60 per centof these retailers attributed it to encroachment by organized...
Colours in retail, a psychological experience
Colours can have a major psychological influence and all retailers can use this valuable tool in their operations. We react fundamentally to colours because they help us make sense of our surroundings; indeed, some 80 per cent of information reaches our brains via our eyes...
Colours can have a major psychological influence and all retailers can use this valuable tool in their operations. We react fundamentally to colours because they help us make sense of our surroundings; indeed, some 80 per cent of information reaches our brains via our eyes...
Indoor vs outdoor air: the former can be lethal
What used to be a dreadful shopping exercise earlier, has now become a pleasant experience, thanks to the retail boom in India. By saying dreadful shopping exercise, the reference is to shoppers who used to spend hours on a hot summer day, struggling with carry bags as they hopped from one shop to another...
What used to be a dreadful shopping exercise earlier, has now become a pleasant experience, thanks to the retail boom in India. By saying dreadful shopping exercise, the reference is to shoppers who used to spend hours on a hot summer day, struggling with carry bags as they hopped from one shop to another...
Building strong retail brands in a downturn
The current slowdown in the macro economic environment has cast its shadow over retail as well, and with consumers increasingly becoming, what I call the three D’s – Discretionary (buying less), Discerning (choosy) and Demanding (bargain hunting) – you have a scenario in...
The current slowdown in the macro economic environment has cast its shadow over retail as well, and with consumers increasingly becoming, what I call the three D’s – Discretionary (buying less), Discerning (choosy) and Demanding (bargain hunting) – you have a scenario in...
Saturation of malls in metros; Prospects in tier II, III cities
Tier II cities of India will continue to be the hot spot for real estate investors despite the slump. Tier II and III cities would emerge as most sought-after real estate destinations in the coming year. Factors leading to growth of these areas...
Tier II cities of India will continue to be the hot spot for real estate investors despite the slump. Tier II and III cities would emerge as most sought-after real estate destinations in the coming year. Factors leading to growth of these areas...
QSR's mantra for success
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) business is growing at a fast pace in India. The organised QSR business in the country is estimated to be over Rs 20 billion and has been growing at a CAGR of around 40 per cent. With a 100 million potential...
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) business is growing at a fast pace in India. The organised QSR business in the country is estimated to be over Rs 20 billion and has been growing at a CAGR of around 40 per cent. With a 100 million potential...
Economic meltdown: Retailers feeling the pinch?
India Inc has taken a cautious and prudent approach to the downturn, but the outlook is not completely negative for the current fiscal, says Cartesian Consulting’s Economic Meltdown Survey, November 2008 report, that covers sector wise analysis...
India Inc has taken a cautious and prudent approach to the downturn, but the outlook is not completely negative for the current fiscal, says Cartesian Consulting’s Economic Meltdown Survey, November 2008 report, that covers sector wise analysis...
Future of retail sector in 2009
Shoppers are closing their wallets worried by job losses, sinking stock markets and prospects of a prolonged recession. There should be a major contraction in consumer spending that will be aggravated by banks being overcautious in lending...
Shoppers are closing their wallets worried by job losses, sinking stock markets and prospects of a prolonged recession. There should be a major contraction in consumer spending that will be aggravated by banks being overcautious in lending...
Provide industry status to real estate sector
Before we dwell in 2009, it is pertinent to note that real estate sector witnessed phenomenal accelerated growth from 2005 to first quarter of FY 09, both in residential and commercial segments. The rationale for this spurt in demand was the incentives...
Before we dwell in 2009, it is pertinent to note that real estate sector witnessed phenomenal accelerated growth from 2005 to first quarter of FY 09, both in residential and commercial segments. The rationale for this spurt in demand was the incentives...
Why do I need a system?
Every organisation has some kind of system of working, be it file registers, Microsoft Excel files or a combination of the two. Most organisations feel that since their present manual system works there is no reason to implement a computer software system...
Every organisation has some kind of system of working, be it file registers, Microsoft Excel files or a combination of the two. Most organisations feel that since their present manual system works there is no reason to implement a computer software system...
India’s online consumers speak local languages
Greig Holbrook, MD, obanmultilingual.com, on factors that can boost up e-commerce in India.
Back in 2006, Google predicted that India would become the biggest online market in the world. They may just have been right...
Greig Holbrook, MD, obanmultilingual.com, on factors that can boost up e-commerce in India.
Back in 2006, Google predicted that India would become the biggest online market in the world. They may just have been right...
Million plus sq ft malls in India
In India, past few years have seen, across regions and in both metros and smaller cities, several malls being launched which are over one million square feet. Some of these projects have recently become operational and many are in various stages...
In India, past few years have seen, across regions and in both metros and smaller cities, several malls being launched which are over one million square feet. Some of these projects have recently become operational and many are in various stages...
What could be possible retail concepts in the future?
The traditional pyramid structure segregating a consumer by either mass, mid level or premium has subtly become more acutely defined. Consumer segments are no longer just these three broad segments but should now be looked at more minutely on the...
The traditional pyramid structure segregating a consumer by either mass, mid level or premium has subtly become more acutely defined. Consumer segments are no longer just these three broad segments but should now be looked at more minutely on the...
'Customer is not an outsider in your business -- he is part of it'
Call it a customer service. Consumers are expected to rein in spending this year, and the retail climate favors big-box stores that can offer bargains. But because small retailers can't win price wars, independent retailers need to leverage their biggest...
Call it a customer service. Consumers are expected to rein in spending this year, and the retail climate favors big-box stores that can offer bargains. But because small retailers can't win price wars, independent retailers need to leverage their biggest...
PPT, three core elements of effective retailing
Today’s retail environment is tough. Shrinking budgets, layoffs, consolidation, and demanding construction schedules mean that you have to do more with less time, less money, and less staff. To get stores designed, built, renovated and maintained on time and...
Today’s retail environment is tough. Shrinking budgets, layoffs, consolidation, and demanding construction schedules mean that you have to do more with less time, less money, and less staff. To get stores designed, built, renovated and maintained on time and...
A Model to Turn a New Leaf in Indian Retailing
A metaphor close enough to describe the dynamism of the Indian retail sector would be that of the Big Bang theory. Triggered by giant collision'.
A metaphor close enough to describe the dynamism of the Indian retail sector would be that of the Big Bang theory. Triggered by giant collision'.
Chris LeTourneur, president & CEO, MXD, at ISCF'08
Retailing in India can learn from the lessons of neighbouring markets, which are becoming global staging grounds for next-generation concepts in shopping centre formats - the 'dreamscape'.
Retailing in India can learn from the lessons of neighbouring markets, which are becoming global staging grounds for next-generation concepts in shopping centre formats - the 'dreamscape'.
Anuj Puri: Budget will accrue trickle-down positive effects for real estate
The Budget has not given much direct attention to the needs of the real estate sector, except in peripheral ways. While the focus on upliftment of the common man is definitely positive, it would seem that a general waking-up to the sector’s potential
The Budget has not given much direct attention to the needs of the real estate sector, except in peripheral ways. While the focus on upliftment of the common man is definitely positive, it would seem that a general waking-up to the sector’s potential
The politics of organised retail will be short-lived
The time for retailing in India, as an organised industry, has arrived. Indian retail should be granted industry status immediately. There need not be any second thoughts or guesses on this.
The time for retailing in India, as an organised industry, has arrived. Indian retail should be granted industry status immediately. There need not be any second thoughts or guesses on this.
Retail: A barometer of urban health
During India 's misplaced years post-Independence, business and commercial activity was treated as a 'necessary evil'. Businessmen were labelled as rapacious, self-interested people who needed to be kept under strict control.
During India 's misplaced years post-Independence, business and commercial activity was treated as a 'necessary evil'. Businessmen were labelled as rapacious, self-interested people who needed to be kept under strict control.
Private labels in India
Private labels are products that are manufactured by the retailer itself, rather than a manufacturer who generally markets them through separate retailers. As is evident, private labels are mostly prevalent in organised retail.
Private labels are products that are manufactured by the retailer itself, rather than a manufacturer who generally markets them through separate retailers. As is evident, private labels are mostly prevalent in organised retail.
Generational Synergy
Ironic consumption The convergence of two consumer groups, Gen Y and Baby Boomers (which came two generations before them), lend a unique spin on generational marketing.
Ironic consumption The convergence of two consumer groups, Gen Y and Baby Boomers (which came two generations before them), lend a unique spin on generational marketing.
Advertising by retail outlets on TV and print: An AdEx report
AdEx India, a division of TAM Media Research, have generated their report on the advertising trends of retail sector on television. This indicates that advertising by retail industry registered a rise of 12 per cent on TV during January-May 2007.
AdEx India, a division of TAM Media Research, have generated their report on the advertising trends of retail sector on television. This indicates that advertising by retail industry registered a rise of 12 per cent on TV during January-May 2007.
Redefining Luxury: Beyond Badges
Luxury badges don't mean a thing to Gen Y. Their appetite for the next best thing is voracious. Unlike baby boomers who could cozy up to a luxury brand, Gen Yers don't want to stay on the same topic.
Luxury badges don't mean a thing to Gen Y. Their appetite for the next best thing is voracious. Unlike baby boomers who could cozy up to a luxury brand, Gen Yers don't want to stay on the same topic.
Pointers from "Indian Wallet & Brand Share" report
The Wallet & Brand Share report is a macro view of the spending shares of adults (25-50 years) and youth (16-24 years) among the top 2.3 per cent of urban India households. It is meant to provoke and trigger thoughts that can develop into consumer insights
The Wallet & Brand Share report is a macro view of the spending shares of adults (25-50 years) and youth (16-24 years) among the top 2.3 per cent of urban India households. It is meant to provoke and trigger thoughts that can develop into consumer insights
The Rules of Consumption
During her advertising career Chadha held senior strategic planning positions, and led the thinking on global brands such as HSBC, American Express, British Airways, Glaxo SmithKline, and Mandarin Oriental. She has, over the years
During her advertising career Chadha held senior strategic planning positions, and led the thinking on global brands such as HSBC, American Express, British Airways, Glaxo SmithKline, and Mandarin Oriental. She has, over the years
Isabella Blow:
No more eccentric than is needed
It has been an exciting, colourful and interesting journey that offers something new and unconventional at every step. The Eighties were an exciting period in western fashion, especially in New York. It was style at its ultimate best...
It has been an exciting, colourful and interesting journey that offers something new and unconventional at every step. The Eighties were an exciting period in western fashion, especially in New York. It was style at its ultimate best...
The Enigma of Ethnic Expectations
Thanks to tremendous growth in the Indian retail sector, only now are variations between the major markets finally being measured. A recent RNCOS report went so far as to conclude that cultural and regional differences between markets are the single biggest challenge facing retailers today...
Thanks to tremendous growth in the Indian retail sector, only now are variations between the major markets finally being measured. A recent RNCOS report went so far as to conclude that cultural and regional differences between markets are the single biggest challenge facing retailers today...
Analysis of advertising in fashion industry during January-October 2006
Highlights:
. TV and radio medium saw huge rise in ad volumes of cosmetics in Jan-Oct 06 over Jan-Oct 05, whereas hosiery had the maximum rise in print
. In TV, except for men's accessories with ads on Hindi GECs only...
Highlights:
. TV and radio medium saw huge rise in ad volumes of cosmetics in Jan-Oct 06 over Jan-Oct 05, whereas hosiery had the maximum rise in print
. In TV, except for men's accessories with ads on Hindi GECs only...
It's All in the Details Barbara Wold
Walt Disney once said, “There's no magic to magic, it's all in the details.” How right he was. He understood what it took to create the magic – hundreds of small, seemingly insignificant details repeated perfectly
Walt Disney once said, “There's no magic to magic, it's all in the details.” How right he was. He understood what it took to create the magic – hundreds of small, seemingly insignificant details repeated perfectly
Sustainability key theme for retailers, states latest IGD report
The sky is the limit for retailers that respond to sustainability issues and those bold enough to experiment with new formats and strike into emerging markets, according to the latest Global Retail Innovation...
The sky is the limit for retailers that respond to sustainability issues and those bold enough to experiment with new formats and strike into emerging markets, according to the latest Global Retail Innovation...
Ouch! Government's Work is God's Work!
Right at the top, beneath the cornice of the Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state governance in Karnataka, rests the motto engraved in gold: “Government's Work is God's work!” If that were to be true, every politician and bureaucrat ....
Right at the top, beneath the cornice of the Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state governance in Karnataka, rests the motto engraved in gold: “Government's Work is God's work!” If that were to be true, every politician and bureaucrat ....
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD India on union budget 2007-08
The budget presented by the Union finance minister on February 28, 2007, comes across as a mixed bag for both developers and investors.
Infrastructure industry...
TEXTILES INTELLIGENCE - Sourcing Apparel from the Indian Subcontinent: An Alternative to China?
With Chinese exports once more restricted by quotas, buyers in the European Union and the United States are turning to the South Asian countries of Bangladesh , India , Pakistan ...
With Chinese exports once more restricted by quotas, buyers in the European Union and the United States are turning to the South Asian countries of Bangladesh , India , Pakistan ...
Insights into Consumer Behaviour -- Dr. Samir Parikh, Psychiatrist
Q. Would you liken shopping to chocolate, in that both are a ‘High'? Dr. Parikh: This varies from person to person; the basic fact is based on the interest and choices of an individual. Acquiring something you want gives satisfaction and pleasure.
Q. Would you liken shopping to chocolate, in that both are a ‘High'? Dr. Parikh: This varies from person to person; the basic fact is based on the interest and choices of an individual. Acquiring something you want gives satisfaction and pleasure.
Let's Get Visible, Aggresive and Ruthless, Demands Biyani
Some pointers:
There is a distinct category shift taking place
Mobile and music players are taking the ‘fashion' space
Apparel is getting replaced by mobiles as ‘status' and ‘coolness'
In less than 10 years, mobile industry equals fashion
There is a distinct category shift taking place
Mobile and music players are taking the ‘fashion' space
Apparel is getting replaced by mobiles as ‘status' and ‘coolness'
In less than 10 years, mobile industry equals fashion
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