The second COVID-19 wave is leading to a reduction in business for many retailers, restaurant owners and mall developers in India. Consumer spending has taken a backseat and this scenario is likely to ...
A survey by the RetailersAssociation of India (RAI) has revealed, in August Indian retailers witnessed a marginal recovery in business compared to July, even though localized lockdown in some states during ...
Indian retailers expect a 64 per cent de-growth in their businesses in the first half of July as compared to the same period last year as the Indian retail sector continues to face hurdles at state and ...
... behaviors.
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Data from the RetailersAssociation of India (RAI) and industry projections underscore the scale of this shift. India’s online fashion market is expected to increase at CAGR ...
... mirror European patterns, a 650 million-strong middle class on a premiumizing path, and a 700 million-person base at the bottom of the pyramid. This distribution imposes a dual-track imperative for retailers: ...
... speeds: digital-first platforms and premium-focused brands are moving ahead, while value-conscious mass-market retailers are fighting for share in Tier II, III cities. Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce), for instance, ...
... buyer. As Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of the RetailersAssociation of India (RAI), observes, the fiscal roadmap is not designed to stimulate consumption in the short term, but instead focuses on "shaping the ...
... fabrics, retailers are justifying higher price points, with average festive loungewear sets now maintaining stable margins through controlled inventory cycles and rapid fulfillment strategies.
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... instead on high-footfall locations and word-of-mouth—saves an estimated 8–10% of revenue that competitors typically lose to digital acquisition costs.
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... engagement.
Continuous product drops instead of festive bursts: Retailers now prioritise weekly newness, not quarterly launches. Friday drops are timed to coincide with payday and weekend outings. Sunday ...
... by the RetailersAssociation of India (RAI), highlighting key developments across various retail segments and regions nationwide.
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Following a Y-o-Y growth of nearly 4-5 per cent, ...
... A recent ‘Retail Renaissance Report 2025’ by the Retailers’ Association of India (RAI) paints a promising picture, highlighting resilience and shifts within the industry.
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... RetailersAssociation of India (RAI) latest survey. The study shows indicates in domestic demand even as global trade conditions remain turbulent.
The March 2025 report had earlier indicated a slightly ...
... As per the RetailersAssociation of India (RAI), consumer spending in footwear and textiles reportedly increased post-April 2025.
This follows earlier data for March 2025, where overall retail sales ...
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The RetailersAssociation of India (RAI) successfully held the 3rd edition of the North East Retail Summit 2025 (NERS 2025) in Guwahati, reaffirming its commitment to harness the ...
... an uneven playing field.
Powerloom factories and small garment units, the backbone of domestic textile production, are struggling to compete. Retailers, driven by the allure of higher profit margins ...
India’s retail sector recorded a 6 per cent year-on-year sales growth in March 2025, according to the RetailersAssociation of India’s (RAI) 60th Retail Business Survey. The growth reflects stable domestic ...
The RetailersAssociation of India (RAI) reported a 4 per cent year-on-year growth in India’s retail sector for February 2025, highlighting key trends across regions and categories.
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... categories like apparel and footwear, forcing retailers to prioritize cost management and profits.
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The Indian retail industry is undergoing a major transformation with the rapid rise of value retail, a segment catering to consumers seeking affordability without compromising style and quality. This evolution ...