IRF 2013 to script a profitable story in the Indian retail
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| Sandeep Ahuja,MD,VLCC &Chairman, Retail Execution Stream, IRF 2013 |
Mumbai, 11th September, 2013: The Indian retail industry has undergone dynamic changes with respect to e-commerce, technology, increasing number of opportunities, foreign investments and so on. In a few days, thousands from the world of retail are set to assemble at the India Retail Forum (IRF) to script a profitable and successful story in the India retail...It’s time now for retailers to shop for success.India Retail Forum has been on the forefront of strategic issues related to modern retail in India since its inception in 2004. Positioned as the knowledge platform for the retail industry, it is regularly graced by industry leaders, policy-makers, infrastructure developers, business facilitators and academia, making it the flagship industry event in India. With so many existing players and new entrants, not all get the chance of tasting success because of the heavy initial investments that are required to breakeven with other companies and compete with them.
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| Abheek Singhi, Partner & Director, The Boston Consulting Group, India;Shailesh Chaturvedi, CEO,Tommy Hilfiger &Chairman, Economics of Retail Business Stream, IRF 2013; Sandeep Ahuja, MD, VLCC &Chairman, Retail Execution Stream, IRF 2013 & Gurpreet Wasi, Director – Marketing & Conferences, Images Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. |
The 10th edition of India Retail Forum (IRF) 2013 will be held on 25th& 26th September at Hotel Renaissance, Mumbai. Two days of dynamic discussion panels, globally acclaimed speakers in conference, the most exclusive retail wizards and industry gurus on a common platform make this the unsurpassed retail networking event of the year. The forum will give prominence to discussions and reasoning on critical issues, exchange of industry knowledge, concrete business decisions, establishment of new partnerships and international exposure to brands. The mission of India Retail Forum (IRF) is to be a Retail Catalyst by profitably connecting businesses, people, knowledge and ideas associated with modern retail.
The IRF 2013 will be built around engaging topics such as retail brand building, retail real-estate, reinventing the physical store experience, e-commerce, social media marketing, FDI in retail, the changing decision-making roles of the modern consumer, the next-gen of leaders in family-managed business, and so on.
The event will also have the much coveted IMAGES Retail Awards (IRA) which will recognize the achievements of India’s most successful retailers and brands which fuelled growth and innovation across multiple categories in retail.
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| Shailesh Chaturvedi,CEO,Tommy Hilfiger & Chairman, Economics of Retail Business Stream, IRF 2013 & Sandeep Ahuja, MD,VLCC & Chairman, Retail Execution Stream, IRF 2013 |
The pre India Retail Forum 2013 conference which took place on 11thSeptember, 2013 was graced by the presence of Mr. Ajit Joshi (CEO & MD, Infiniti Retail [Croma] & Chairman, Retail Technology Stream, IRF 2013), Mr. Shailesh Chaturvedi (CEO, Tommy Hilfiger and Chairman, Economics of Retail Business Stream, IRF 2013) & Mr. Sandeep Ahuja (MD, VLCC and Chairman, Retail Execution Stream, IRF 2013). They shared their expert insights on strategies to create economic viability for business in tough times, technology being the only game changer in the retail industry in current times, a strong execution plan is the key to success in retail, key changes taking place in India, in consumption, consumer aspirations & buying behaviour & in various shopping channels and so on.
Mr. Anuj Puri (Chairman & Country Head, JLL & Session Leader, Retail Property Landscape, IRF 2013) released a White Paper with key findings of “India Retail Report 2013” and the 5th Edition of “Malls of India” - the two most referred and comprehensive reports on retail and shopping centres in India – published by the Images Group.
This year, IRF has planned a 6 Stream approachto retail know-how to ensure that the delegates can schedule and plan their sessions for maximum benefit.
The Business Model & Concepts Stream is headed by Mr. Mohit Khattar, MD, Godrej Nature's Basket. He will highlight on the importance of a different and compelling core strategy which renders its competitor irrelevant thereby gaining customer loyalty and making them the market leaders.
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| Shailesh Chaturvedi,CEO,Tommy Hilfiger & Chairman, Economics of Retail Business Stream, IRF 2013 |
Mr. Shailesh Chaturvedi, CEO, Tommy Hilfiger India who is heading The Economics of Business Retail Stream will throw light on strategy to create economic viability for businesses in tough times. He will also throw some light on understanding business environment better and mastering the Economics of success.
Developing the right ecosystem within the organization for the brightest ideas and the most talented employees to flourish is important for ensuring optimum output to take your business to greater heights as will be highlighted by Mr. Niren Chaudhary, President, Yum! India heading the Talent Stream.
The Execution Stream is headed by Mr. Sandeep Ahuja, MD, VLCC. He will emphasize on how best strategies backed by strong execution is essential for the success of an organization.
The Social Trends Stream is headed by Mr. Suhel Seth, MD, Counselage, he will talk on social change being the most vital parameter to transform the retail market. Keeping the complexities of the changing political landscape in mind, it is imperative to understand the evolving consumer.
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| Abheek Singhi,Partner& Director,The Boston Consulting Group, India |
Since Technology is an integral part of the retail industry, Mr. Ajit Joshi, CEO & MD, Infiniti Retail (Croma) head of Technology Stream will focus on Innovative Technology, Shrinkage Reduction, Data Mining, IT in Supply Chain and IT shaping the future of Indian Retail.
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| Abheek Singhi,Partner&Director, The Boston Consulting Group, India; Shailesh Chaturvedi, CEO, Tommy Hilfiger & Chairman, Economics of Retail Business Stream, IRF 2013 & Sandeep Ahuja, MD,VLCC & Chairman, Retail Execution Stream, IRF 2013 |
Mr. Abheek Singhi, Partner & Director, The Boston Consulting Group, India (BCG) will share his thoughts on how innovation during down-turns is the key for overcoming difficult times and emerging stronger.
~ India Retail Forum (IRF) 2013 to be held on 25th – 26th September at the Renaissance, Mumbai ~
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