New Delhi: Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Friday asked the Maharashtra government to let malls and shopping centres open by following COVID-19 protocols. Stating that other states like Delhi and Haryana have allowed the opening of malls along with other markets, RAI said letting malls and shopping centres operate will not only help save employment but will also pave the way for...
Circulars Cir No. 35 / C-2 / 2021 Cir No. 35 / C-2 / 202117th July 2021 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION: Dear Sir, We would like to inform you that the Southern Regional Office of the Association had a Meeting with well known Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru...
Delhi based Prerna Sharma, 26-year old communication executive, has ditched her regular trackpants and invested in new loungewear which can very well qualify as smart casuals. Her preferred garments being loose tunics and airy cotton pants. TO READ MORE: https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/apparel-brands-make-loungewear-smarter-11625581458017.html
A holistic retail policy can facilitate ease of doing business besides helping pandemic-hit retailers get back on their feet, driving faster economic recovery As the nation battles a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the significance of retail supply TO READ MORE: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/needed-a-national-policy-for-the-retail-sector/article35173640.ece
Large retailers are back to opening up stores as the second wave of covid-19 infections recedes in the country, mobility improves, local markets open up and brands pick up on construction activity stalled in the June quarter. TO READ MORE: https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/large-retailers-step-up-store-expansion-as-second-wave-ebbs-11625577515324.html
Despite the unabated rise of e-commerce and the fear to physically shop – 72 percent of Indians are the most frightened about shopping in-store as compared with their global counterparts in the wake of Covid-19. Consumers on the whole are demanding integrated omni-channel offerings from retailers and brands. TO READ MORE: https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/research/shoppers-prefer-to-buy-with-brands-having-both-online-and-offline-presence-report/84199856
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has been given additional charge of Ministry of Textiles in the recent cabinet reshuffle and expansion. Piyush Goyal will continue to hold the portfolios of Commerce and Industry Ministry, and Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution. TO READ MORE:
Circulars Cir No. 34 / M-3 / 2021 Cir No. 34 / M-3 / 20219th July 2021 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed herewith a brief overview of the Activities we were able to accomplish during the month of June 2021. Of course, there were a few which we began...
Women’s wear brand GoColors is preparing to go public to raise ₹800-1,000 crore, joining apparel retailers such as Manyavar and FabIndia, which have lined up their initial share sales to bolster their balance sheets, provide an exit to investors, and tap market appetite for such stocks, two people familiar with the development said. TO READ MORE:...
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government will not change the current policy of foreign direct investment in the e-commerce sector as it has been “crystal clear” since it was announced, but added that certain clarifications would be issued shortly. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/no-change-in-e-comm-fdi-policy-e-comm-policy-after-consumer-protection-rules-piyush-goyal/84084723
