As Bengal’s Durga Puja kicks off in earnest today, it is time to recognise that along with being a cultural extravaganza, it is an economic powerhouse in its own right. The festival brings together diverse communities and, in the process, fosters a financial ecosystem that involves transactions of significant amount across the state. In the …
The recent evolution of high streets starts with higher value consumption, followed by the introduction of a brand pull store (anchor store) catering to the aspirations of shoppers. Eventually, these streets attract a diverse range of retailers, including mid to premium brands. Depending on primary and secondary catchment areas, such high streets ultimately attract luxury …
Co-branded credit cards have gone beyond the fuel and travel segments into fashion and food delivery. But with reward points and cashbacks a given, the challenge for issuers will be to keep their card the top-of-the-wallet one. The credit cards that the online marketplace and leading retailers are launching, is also targeting buyers in smaller …
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The Black Friday sale is here, and all the fashion brands you’ve eyed are ready with the best deals. Black Friday comes the day after Thanksgiving and is a viral shopping event in the USA. Looking at the craze, many e-commerce retailers have also kickstarted it in India. Let’s check the fashion brands participating in …
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Humanity faces no bigger threat than climate change, and the fashion industry needs to take responsibility for our role in warming the planet. We look at what the issues are, and what steps fashion can take to clean up its act. Key Takeaways Limiting the damage from climate change requires cutting net greenhouse gas emissions …
Arambagh Foodmart: Pioneer of Modern Retail in East India The story of how a chain of stores selling processed and ready-to-eat chicken items has evolved into becoming one of the top Food & Grocery retail chains in Eastern India with a footprint across all major cities of Bengal… It takes skill, drive and vision …
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Kolkata-based sustainable fashion collective 145 East describes itself as a troupe of visual bandits who wanted Kolkattans to embrace their homegrown aesthetic while connecting with the organic and ethical route to daily fashion. Their gamcha dhoti bottoms and gamcha saris couldn’t possibly have escaped anyone’s attention; the label also brings the wearer closer to the …
Rasamalai isn’t confined to local admiration; it has garnered global recognition! TasteAtlas has honored it with the title of ‘Top 10 Best Cheese Desserts across the World’, ranking it an impressive second. This delightful delicacy, hailing from Bengal, follows closely behind Poland’s Sernik, a baked cheesecake crafted with twarog cheese. Bengal’s very own Rasamalai, a …
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In today’s fast-paced market, digital transformation is not just a trend but a necessity for survival and success in the retail sector. As a domain expert with extensive experience in retail, I have witnessed first-hand the monumental shifts that digital technologies have brought to traditional business models. The rise of e-commerce platforms and digital services …
In the ever-changing world of startups, a group of young entrepreneurs is bravely stepping into new territory. Among these pioneers are Rajarshi Nag and Paramartha Saha, the dynamic duo behind the innovative venture called ‘Drivers4Me.’ Starting in 2018, this unique mobile app has become a leader in on-demand driver hiring platforms, aiming to fulfil the …
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