R.yuvarani M.Phil Scholar periyar university, Salem-11
OVER VIEW / RECENT TRENDS IN THE INDIAN RETAIL SECTOR
Indian retailing is undergoing a process of evolution and is poised to undergo dramatic transformation. The traditional formats like hawkers, grocers and paan shops co-exit with modern formats like Super- markets and Non-store retailing channels such as multi level marketing and teleshopping. Modern stores trend to be large, carry more stock keeping units, have a self-service format and an experiential ambience. The modernization in retail formats is likely to happen quicker in categories like dry groceries, electronics, mens' apparel and books. Some reshaping and adaptation may also happen in fresh groceries, fast food and personal care products. In recent years there has been a slow spread of retail chains in some formats like super markets, malls and discount stores. Factors facilitating the spread of chains are the availability of quality products at lower prices, improved shopping standards, convenient shopping and display and blending of shopping with entertainment and the entry of Tatas into retailing. Foreign direct investment in the retail sector in India, although not yet permitted by the Government is desirable, as it would improve productivity and increase competitiveness. New stores will introduce efficiency. The customers would also gain as prices in the new stores tend to be lover. The consequences of recent modernization in India may be some what different due to lower purchasing power and the new stores may cater to only branded products aimed at upper income
segments. The Indian retail environment has been witnessing several changes on the demand side due to increased per capital income, changing lifestyle and increased product availability. In developed markets, there has been a power shift with power moving from manufactures towards the retailers. The strategies used by retailers to wrest power include the development of retailers own brands and the introduction of slotting allowances which necessitate payments by manufactures to retailers for providing shelf space for new products. The recent increased power of retailers has led to the introduction of new tactics by manufactures such as every day low pricing, partnership with retailers and increased use of direct marketing methods.
R.yuvarani
M.Phil Scholar
periyar university, Salem-11
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