AN ARTICLE BY KISHORE BIYANI CEO, FUTURE GROUP
PRESNTED BY HARIKA.B
THE CHANGE… A SHIFT FROM SHOPS TO BRANDS FROM TALKIES TO MULTIPLEX FROM KIRANA TO MALLS…
Transformation Transformation- Socialist to consumption led
economy. Changing Demographics Income levels Technology Globalization
‘Republic of the young’- 890 mn < 40 yrs of
age They value freedom, choices and have not seen scarcity
Age of discovery Change reflected in every sphere From movies to cricket, from shops to malls Young and vibrant India Customers willing to experiment From Panipat to Palakkad
Economic impact of modern retail: RETAIL share in the World GDP IS 27% Organized retail ranges from 20 to 55% India-Consumption driven economy Macro trends in urbanization, income levels,
demographics,…etc 6-7% CAGR for the next 5 yrs Nominal income will grow at a CAGR of 9-11% Per capita income- $600 to $1200 In 2006-07 the economy grew at an unprecedented rate of 9.4% with GDP- a trillion dollars
URBAN-RURAL RELATIONSHIP It is ignored at policy making level. Urban demand creates a shift from farm to
non-farm jobs Urban consumption leads to 6.3 mn new non farm jobs in rural areas and $91 bn in real rural households in come over next decade. From a survey it was found that- increase of rs.100 in urban leads to an increase of Rs. 39 in rural households. Rural economy accounts to almost more than 50% of GDP presently.
Challenges and Opportunities Indians demand ideas and solutions uniquely
Indian The diversity and heterogeneity doesn’t allow a standardized solution . ‘Mass of niches’ Paradoxes like logic and emotion, capitalism and and socialism coexist simultaneously. It just signifies the openness and ability to add dimensions without losing old ones.
Demand side innovation
Indian retailing sector attracts businesses
from within and outside the country. AT Kearney Global Retail Development IndexMost attractive emerging market A fact that retailing is demand-led not supplyled is ignored. It is more a localized business than being dominated by multi nationals. French retailer Carrefour-largest international network is present only in 29 countries.
Demand side innovation Hypermarkets and discount chains dominate
retail scene in India. Growing middle class is pushing the development of specialty stores Globalization and shopper’s tastes are one of the strongest forces Retail chains for fashion, food, office stationery, health products are in demand. Bringing new set of customers seems to be the biggest challenge in India Front end innovation, consumer credit
Trends for the years ahead India is expected to have 15 mn retail outlets
with highest density for retail.. China and Brazil took 10-15 yrs to gain the share of organized retail Inclusive and holistic role in building brands, shaping desires and catalyzing consumption Physical proximity to customers Strong portfolio of brands and direct tying up with small manufacturers for snacks, tea, chocolates…etc Establishing an emotional connect with customers.
Trends…contd Collaboration between retailers and consumer
good companies to share Customer data and insights Exclusive packaging and Product formulations for specific retail chains
Joint promotion and marketing for brands. Build credit products Communication help in influencing desire
CONCLUSION The convergence of three catalystsBrands Consumer credit Media Within a retail store can bring about a paradigm shift in modern retailing. It is no longer about buying and selling, it’s
about catalyzing consumption that leads to economic growth.
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