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Green shoots of recovery visible in retail business, says RAI survey

The association said it had conducted a survey among its members and found that the decline in retail business had narrowed to 31 per cent in October

After muted Q2 show, DMart's sales may gain traction in third quarter

Margin trajectory, however, depends on festival season discounts, share of general merchandise

Covid impact: Domestic retailers to see 40% revenue fall, predicts Icra

Indian apparel exporters are likely to see a decline of 20-25% in their turnover in 2020-21, while those focused on domestic market are expected to witness a 30-40% decline in revenue due to Covid-19

Better link, real-time info sharing help retailers ready for biz resumption

During the lockdown, the retail industry used tools such as virtual town halls connecting all industry and employees

Retailers Association of India welcomes govt stimulus to boost demand

Retailers Association of India welcomed government's LTC cash voucher scheme and Rs 10,000 festival advance to government employees to stimulate consumer demand during the festival season

Reliance Retail to Titan, retailers defy pandemic woes to add new stores

Top firms setting up outlets even as consumers remain cautious

SBI, HUL tie up for providing easy access to credit to small retailers

SBI and FMCG major HUL announced a partnership to enable easy access to credit to small retailers and also help them join the digitisation bandwagon in order to "survive in the new world"

This CEO may have found a solution to retailers' last mile dilemma

Online shopping is "here to stay" and "there's a real opportunity for us to parlay this and become the last-mile delivery answer," Ball said in an interview in Stockholm

Retailers Association welcomes govt's directive on localised restrictions

Retailers Association of India said the Centre's directive to states not to impose lockdown outside containment zones without approval, comes as a silver lining to the Indian retail industry

As shoppers stay away due to Covid-19, small retailers seek refuge online

For small retailers across the country, the coronavirus outbreak has turned an already challenging business environment into never-ending uncertainty.

Retailers are offering lowest discounts this festive season: Here's why

Low discount offers with few promotions expected to continue in festive season

Top headlines: Tata may sell JLR, UK steel biz, CBDT undergoing facelift

From Tata likely to sell JLR and UK steel operations in UK, Covid-19 drug sales performing well to private train operators allowed to choose halt stations, here are the top news of the day

Malls, retailers begin talks again over rentals as business remains weak

While mall owners gave full, and in some cases, half waivers to retailers on monthly rentals during lockdown months, retailers say this may not be enough

People happy with govt's Covid-19 pandemic battle, but retail lags

The Retailers Business Survey, conducted in July by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), shows the fourth-largest global market is still seeing 63 per cent contraction in offtake

Localised lockdowns hampering business recovery potential: Retailers body

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said signs of marginal recovery were observed in July as compared to June in its fortnightly business survey but local lockdowns are hampering recovery potenti

RBI's move to allow loan restructuring will support retail industry: RAI

The Retailers Association of India said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) move to permit a one-time restructuring of loans will support the retail industry

In pictures: Retailers, restaurateurs, gym owners in times of Unlock 3.0

While restaurateurs and gym owners are enthusiastic about the relaxations introduced under unlock 3, retailers expect little respite

Restaurants to retailers: Who gains, who loses as India starts Unlock 3.0

While restaurateurs and gym owners are enthusiastic, retailers expect little respite

Retailers urge states to ease shopping hour curbs in localised lockdowns

RAI makes representation to states, local authorities seeking resumption of normal business hours

Apparel retailers to post operating losses in Q1FY21 as revenues plunge 80%

Cost cutting efforts unlikely to offset sharp revenue fall