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Retail inflation rose to 6.09 per cent in June, mainly on account of higher prices of food items, the government data showed on Monday. According to a PTI report: Food inflation in June increased by 7.87 percent, according to Consumer...

Leading FMCG players such as ITC, Godrej, Dabur, Emami and Marico are witnessing robust sales in rural and semi-urban markets, bolstering hopes of a speedy recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. According to a PTI report: Interestingly, the...

The COVID-19 triggered restrictions on cinema exhibition industry has not only disheartened movie goers, but axed several thousand jobs and costed the industry an estimated Rs 5,000 crore in revenue. The sector has been one of the hardest hit due...

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed consumer behaviour in the F&B sector. It's no news that India's restaurant industry is facing the hardest hit in the crisis and even though the lockdown helped reduce the spread of the virus, it has...

As the gradual unlocking of India takes place, Lucknow will now have a new destination - Phoenix Palassio. Spread across 13.53 acres and a built-up area of 1 million sq. ft, the mall has been used as an expansive canvas...

Several FMCG companies have reported sales growth in June and expect the momentum to continue in Unlock 2.0, though some challenges persist. According to a PTI report: Firms such as Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Marico expect overall growth...

Scientists all over the world are scrambling to expedite vaccine trials, launch antiviral drugs and create new diagnostic tests to help end the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s another assailant threatening to disrupt global society, and especially food retail. The...

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed consumer behaviour in the F&B sector. With people becoming more cautious of stepping out, home deliveries seem to be the new normal for everyone. Although a few restaurants are adopting contactless dining to eliminate...

COVID-19 will have an impact across the board on discretionary categories in the retail sector as limited social interactions and increased WFH trends may hit apparel, quick service restaurants (QSR) and footwear players. According to a report by Ambit Capital,...

A lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19, while an important decision by the government, hurt the economy and the retail segment in India. Retail giants in India worked with the objective of keeping the food chain going so...