Retailers noted that shrinkage is most pronounced in apparel, footwear, and fashion categories, with the next highest rates observed in gadgets such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and headphones
According to Icra, sequential recovery in the overall performance of India Inc is contingent upon how well the entities are able to cope with the headwinds going forward
The apparel retail sector is likely to witness a 40-45 per cent decline in revenues during 2020-21, and a demand recovery is expected in the festive season this year if Covid-19-related fears subside