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MOM-AND-POP STORES AT CENTER OF INDIA’S $850BN RETAIL EVOLUTION

Anil Kumar Bhadra, who has a tiny retail business in a nondescript Indian neighborhood, is a wanted man. Amazon.com, Reliance Retail and other leading companies are all after Bhadra and what he represents. Flanked by large modern supermarkets TO READ MORE: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-Spotlight/Mom-and-pop-stores-at-center-of-India-s-850bn-retail-evolution

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CMAI URGES MEMBERS TO JOIN INDIA’S VACCINATION DRIVE

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), the apex body of the domestic garment industry comprising manufacturers and retailers, has urged its members to join in the massive drive to vaccinate not only themselves but also their staff and employees, stressing that vaccination is the only long term solution to beat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic....

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LOCALISED LOCKDOWNS, CLOSURE OF MALLS IMPACTING BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT IN ORGANISED RETAIL: SCAI

The Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI) on Sunday said that businesses have been severely impacted, with the revenue falling by almost 50 per cent due to localised lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/localised-lockdowns-closure-of-malls-impacting-business-employment-in-organised-retail-scai/82137019

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Cir No. 08 / C-2 / 2021 – REQUEST CMAI MEMBERS TO JOIN INDIA’S VACCINATION DRIVE OF GOVT. OF INDIA

Circulars Cir No. 08 / C-2 / 2021 Cir No. 08 / C-2 / 2021 27th April 2021 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION: Dear Members, SUB :  REQUEST CMAI MEMBERS TO JOIN INDIA’S VACCINATION DRIVE There are times when, in the words of the late President John F. Kennedy, one has to ask not...

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RETAILERS WORRIED AS DEMAND IS SHAKY IN SMALL TOWNS, CITIES

India’s smaller towns and cities could report signs of weakening demand, with the covid-19 caseload surging, fear offline retailers. This is significant as these towns and cities had led the move of businesses towards recovery after the restrictions imposed TO READ MORE: https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/covid-surge-retailers-a-worried-lot-on-demand-uncertainty-in-tier-2-3-cities-11619007514920.html

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RETAILERS STARE AT LOSSES AS SECOND WAVE HITS DEMAND

With the second wave of covid-19 continuing to wreck havoc in India, retailers, restaurant owners and mall developers said they are staring at reduction in business, and muted consumer sentiment could further delay a recovery. TO READ MORE: https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/retailers-stare-at-losses-as-second-wave-hits-demand-11618773425841.html

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CMAI CAPSULE FOR APRIL 2021

Latest News CMAI Capsule for April 2021 RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION We would like to inform you that the Association has sent to Proforma Invoice dated April 1, 2021 to all Members, with a request to Renew their Membership of the Association for the Financial Year 2021- 2022. Members are also requested to...

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Cir No. 07 / C-2 / 2021 – LIST OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES EXEMPTED IN KARNATAKA STATE

Circulars Cir No. 07 / C-2 / 2021 Cir No. 07 / C-2 / 2021 23rd April 2021 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION IN KARNATAKA STATE: Dear Sir, We are forwarding herewith a Circular dtd 23rd April 2021 issued by the Commerce and Industries Department , Govt of Karnataka on the above Subject. This...

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MALLS’ REVENUES TO REMAIN LOWER THAN PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS THIS FISCAL, SAYS REPORT

Despite a healthy rise expected in their toplines this fiscal on a lower base, malls’ revenues will still be up to a fifth lower than the quantum seen before the pandemic, a report said on Wednesday. The shopping malls’ revenue is likely to grow. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/malls-revenues-to-remain-lower-than-pre-pandemic-levels-this-fiscal-says-report/82076611

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