Retail is not a new industry in India and the country has always been a nation of shopkeepers. But the past decade has seen a dramatic shift in ownership patterns with new modern retail stores getting set up across the country. The regulatory environment, retail formats & consumer expectations too are changing rapidly. Today, the retailing canvas of India provides ample opportunities for all stakeholders along with its share of challenges.
RAI was set up in 2004 as a not for profit association to help the growth of modern retail industry in India and has always been at the forefront, leading the industry through our efforts in advocacy, talent development & building a strong knowledge base.
Keeping this in mind, we’re starting this blog to share stories, ideas & updates. We want to share with you the best of the web, right here, on this platform.
I urge you to be a part of this endeavour. Please feel free to contribute, comment or just collate information from this platform. Read what the thought leaders have to say.
Kumar Rajagopalan
CEO, Retailers Association Of India