Rajiv Ahuja of Anthem Academy, New Delhi shares his views on the need for trained manpower to meet the challenges of the industry and what lies ahead...

Line of Control
India’s retail history is replete with examples of regional players who have started their journey as humble regional players and have become a national player. Even as some regional players have remained content with their leading slot in the region and have not spread its presence elsewhere...

Retail(oring) Differentiation
Should manufacturers roll out the red carpet for modern trade? In the recently concluded Food Forum in Mumbai, one of the aspects that were discussed was whether modern retailers need to be treated differently as compared to the traditional channel by F&G/FMCG manufacturers...

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