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Taking the temperature of your business

Retailers often look outward during economic slowdowns, but Ian Tomlinson argues they should focus inward by using key performance indicators (KPIs). Effective KPIs help monitor business health in...

Indian retail market and growth of SMEs

India’s retail market, valued at US\$410 billion, is set to reach US\$860 billion by 2018, driven by strong economic fundamentals. Modern retail is expanding, supported by FDI and infrastructure....

Trends in retail trade

The global retail industry faces saturation and slowing growth in mature markets, shifting focus to emerging economies like India. India's retail sector, driven by rising incomes and consumer...

Mall management strategies

The proposed mall management strategy promotes structured collaboration between mall developers and retailers to boost customer experience, share costs, and increase profits. It includes coordinated...

When times are hard, it pays to spend

Ian Tomlinson of Cybertill urges retailers to invest in technology despite the retail slow-down. Modern IT systems, especially EPoS, offer vital tools for managing performance, customer...

Smart product mix for smart apparel supply chain

Rising product variety in apparel driven by fashion & branding, complicates manufacturing, increases costs & disrupts delivery. Managing numerous SKUs strains planning & inventory. Strategies like...

Retail---magic through logic!!!!

Visual merchandising (VM) is both an art & science that enhances product presentation to boost sales. Though India lagged in adopting organized retail, VM is now vital for attracting customers. By...

Visual Merchandising - "The changing scenario"

Visual Merchandising (VM) enhances customer experience and strengthens brand identity through strategic store design, displays, and lighting. In India, VM is gaining importance, with fashion...

Makeover strategies for your retail store

To revitalise a retail store, focus on an attractive storefront with dynamic window displays. Innovate interiors to align with your target audience’s preferences, creating a welcoming environment....

Retail accounting: Your accounts management woes are lessened and prosperity guaranteed

Retail accountants play a crucial role in managing accounts, stock control, and VAT planning for retailers. Using retail accounting software, they streamline processes, track sales, and identify...

Effective quality management starts with a quality policy. Effectiveness is the extent to which...
Posted by
Pradip Mehta
It was not very long ago that people who shopped online in India were considered 'ahead of time'....
Posted by
Arun Sirdeshmukh
Is your business ready for Textiles 4.0? Before you can say, 'Yes', 'No', 'May be' or 'I don't...
Posted by
Aseem Prakash
Why do I ask if India can afford to miss the bus again? Because whether we like it or not, whether...
Posted by
Rahul Mehta
A few years later, the same process is now taking place in textile printing, and this has never...
Posted by
Gabi Seligsohn
Indians are too enamoured of Hollywood. We can’t help it. We have been conditioned this way. The...
Posted by
Anurag Batra
A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey concluded that a majority of US companies are having...
Posted by
Bill D’Arienzo
Imagine a cricketer, once an exciting player but now aged 45, having put on oodles of weight, too...
Posted by
Rahul Mehta
The focus in research and development (R&D) is now more and more set on new sustainable products...
Posted by
Fanny Vermandel
Luxury is a lifestyle, and fashion is just a minuscule part of it. Businesswise-the most visible or ...
Posted by
Abhay Gupta