This Week in Indian Retail

In this episode we talk about: Mr. Ajay's career journey so far The inception of 'Kunzum' - books retail and cafe Building experiential spaces in retail Sustainable practices of doing business or living oneself Offline retail and the importance of brick and mortar stores Un-tech yourself as a retailer (sometimes) Future expansion plans at Kunzum Practicalities of work-

This week we have an interesting conversation with Rahul Maheshwari - Director at Marble Centre International (MCI) In this episode, we talk about the unique segment of interiors, building material and home decor retail in India. With over 30 years+ of legacy, MCI is creating a unique consumer experience for natural stones retail under Rahul's leadership. We also discuss how bu

This week we have an interesting conversation with Mr. Sameer Shah - Director at Candle Partners. In this episode, we talk about the growth strategies for businesses in the Indian retail sector, how to maintain the financial health of your organisation while sailing across the growth curve, what are the fundamentals of operations that the successful brands execute correctly and wh

This week we have a special conversation with the Indian retail industry guru Mr. Dharmendra Khanna. Currently the Country Head of D2C business for AnyMind group. He was also the VP - Head of Digital Transformation at SSIPL Retail Ltd. An essential part of the omni commerce of multiple brands in Indian market including Umbro, Adidas, Fashion and You, HomeShop18, Reliance Trends, Sh

In this episode we bring a special interaction with the MD and SVP Retail of TTK Prestige Ltd. in India about how the organisation sets an example of 'Make in India' and how they made Prestige not just one of the largest but also one of the most successful kitchenware retailer in India. As a pioneer of this segment, the brand has a beautiful story and solid philosophy of operations

In this episode we talk about the major trends and challenges in the Indian market for 2023. You can also view and share the transcript blog of this episode at the link - https://www.twiir.blog/post/episode-14-trends-and-challenges-in-indian-retail-2023-edition If you’re interested in being on our podcast to share your retail experience or reflect on the new developments, you c

In this episode we talk about the rise of quick commerce in India, challenges on the way and the real cost of convenience. You can also view and share the transcript blog of this episode at the link - https://www.twiir.blog/post/episode-13-week-38-of-2022 If you’re interested in being on our podcast to share your retail experience or reflect on the new developments, you can twe

In this episode we talk about the biggest story of the month - the real story of the downfall of one of the largest retailers in the US and the key learnings for the Indian retail brands. You can also view and share the transcript blog of this episode - https://www.twiir.blog/post/episode-12-week-37-of-2022 If you’re interested in being on our podcast to share your retail expe

Week 35 of 2022 - In this episode we talk about how Amazon is lagging behind in India, Reliance Retail’s annual results, fake e-commerce stores getting busted and the pricing disputes between offline and online smartphone retailers. Blog and transcript - https://www.twiir.blog/post/episode-11-week-35-of-2022 Connect with me on Twitter @geekprateek.

In this episode we talk about a new government notification on loose apparel retail, a new think-thank seeking better e-commerce policies from the government and a new study on the impact of retail experience on real estate. Blog - https://www.twiir.blog/post/episode-10-week-34-of-2022 Connect with me on Twitter @geekprateek.