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Retail in Critical Care – The Impact of COVID-2019

Devangshu Dutta — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:45:16 +0000

COVID-2019 has hit all businesses, but some parts of the consumer business have been hit particularly hard. A perspective on what is likely in the short term, and how businesses should be looking to the future.

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Hyperlocals, Aggregators: Developing the Ecosystem

Devangshu Dutta — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:46:10 +0000

For all the attention paid to the entry and expansion of multinational retailers and nationwide ecommerce growth, retail remains predominantly a local activity. Aggregator models and hyperlocal delivery, in theory, have some significant advantages over existing business models. However, both business models are also typically constrained for margins.

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Talking about a revolution

Devangshu Dutta — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:09:38 +0000

We need to drastically rethink the role of retail in our society if we want India’s urban centres to be healthier, dynamic and sustainable in every possible way.

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FDI in Retail: More heat than light

Devangshu Dutta — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:56:06 +0000

The Indian Cabinet has said “yes” to 51% foreign investment in multi-brand retail, but the debate is not really over – how can it be when it remains still alive and kicking in some of the most consolidated markets in the West?

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Are Your Deals Still in the Fridge?

Devangshu Dutta — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:38:31 +0000

Retailers and brands have recently acted as if there is no end to multiplier annual growth rates, and consumers have been only to happy to prove them right. Until now.

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Freedom of Ownership

Devangshu Dutta — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:44:52 +0000

With growth and modernisation of the retail sector in developing markets such as India, the existence of independent mom-and-pop retailers is perceived to be threatened. Is there a way for chains and entrepreneurs to co-exist?

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Shopping Centres – Boon or Bane

Devangshu Dutta — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:25:14 +0000

Many people treat shopping centres or malls as a new phenomenon in India. Some see them as a progressive development of recent times, while others view them as a modern blot on the traditional cityscape. Hundreds of mall-experiments that have been launched in the last 7-8 years. Some of the significant and common issues are starting to be addressed, but many others remain.

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Life for a Small Retailer

Devangshu Dutta — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:41:07 +0000

Management consultants, the media, financial analysts have had one phrase tripping off their tongues the last few years … “organized retail”. … The growth of “…”, the inevitability of “…”, the power of “…” Some highly visible people have even made statements that essentially mean – “if you want to play at the table of […]

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Welcome to Third Eyesight’s Blog

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:44:15 +0000

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