Bengaluru Retail Summit 2024: Shaping the future of Indian retail
25 July 2024, Mumbai
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) hosted the second edition of the Bengaluru Retail Summit, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of retail in India. The summit, held at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore, focused on navigating the evolving market, integrating digital innovations, and fostering consumer engagement.
Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI, highlighted India's retail sector as poised for significant growth due to a growing middle class, digital expansion, and government initiatives. He emphasized the importance of innovation and mastering the market to capitalize on these opportunities.
The summit featured a keynote address by Ganesan V P of IBM on "Revolutionize Retail with AI Everywhere." Fireside chats with industry leaders like RajneetKohli (Britannia Industries) and Nirupa Shankar (Brigade Group) explored the importance of blending technology with the human touch and the need for seamless online and offline integration.
Panel discussions addressed critical topics like navigating market shifts, integrating digital innovations with physical stores, and leveraging data insights for growth. Industry veterans like Johnson Verghese (Fossil Group India), Karan Mehta (Landmark Group), V Muhammad Ali (Prestige Group), and ManoharChatlani (Soch Apparels) shared their expertise, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
The successful Bengaluru Retail Summit has set a new standard for industry gatherings, solidifying Bengaluru's position as a hub for retail excellence.
