This Week in Indian Retail Prateek Malik

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-life balance , operating a business
Advice for budding retailers



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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 business ethics, technology and operational alignment is reshaping the future for the brand.



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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 what the future holds for us.

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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, Shopclues, Karvy Next, Lotto, Nike, Sports Station, etc.

Today, we will be delving into the realm of omni-commerce retail in India. We will discuss the evolving dynamics of the Indian retail market, the changing face of omni-commerce, and how technology can be harnessed to reach wider audiences. Moreover, we will explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for new retailers and uncover the new frontiers that enterprise companies should be aware of.

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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.
With a wide network of 700+ locations across 400+ cities, we discuss about how the brand reaches every home in India and what's the mantra behind the growth.

You can also view our blog - https://www.twiir.blog

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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 can tweet or DM me over Twitter at @geekprateek .

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