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Digital is the New Normal

Infact, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent concerns of hygiene and safety has provided great impetus to the use ultraviolet light for sanitization of high traffic public spaces like malls and retail stores. It has been proven to be extremely effective on Coronavirus family and experts have been highly vocal about how UV light could become a key answer in helping the entire world get back to normal.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic we have already changed the dimensions of orthodox office culture and had implemented many new advancements and will follow the same in the future.

This is an annual trade appointment organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), the apex organisation representing handicraft manufacturers & exporters in India. EPCH facilitates its 11,000+ members to customise and offer unique styles and quality products to the global sourcing community. Led by the world famous, and largest show IHGF Delhi Fair, beyond providing unparalleled business platforms to buyers & sellers, EPCH also provides comprehensive information about the sector to international buyers and ensures optimal interface between the Indian handicrafts industry and international buyers, facilitating harmonious business.

Simon Property Group is suing Gap as the fashion retailer failed to pay more than US$ 65.9 million in rent and other charges due during the coronavirus pandemic.

There is likely to be a shift towards e-commerce as far as channel preference of consumers goes. Crowded marketplaces and malls would not be preferred places to shop when products can be delivered safely at one’s doorstep. This growing preference for online shopping will be a game changer for retail brands.

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– Sanitizers available at every floor

Not so long-ago various analysts and industry experts were of the opinion that the Indian retail industry would grow to US$ 1400 billion by FY24. The e-commerce market too was estimated to grow to US$ 98 billion in FY24. Alas! A black swan event, the likes of which have never been seen before, hit the world, causing all growth to stagger globally.

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Even once the life starts limping back to normal, a certain class of people with limited purchasing power will be more conscious while making purchases and the focus will remain on need-based consumption.

Adding to the announcement Ranjan Sharma, CIO and Head of Supply Chain, Bestseller India said, “We have been consistently serving our customers with great products and exceptional customer service across leading marketplace and our e-commerce website. Our partnership with Unicommerce is another step towards ensuring great customer experience by enabling faster deliveries and seamless online shopping experience. Unicommerce is one of the best e-commerce supply chain solution and it has been seamlessly integrated with our SAP ERP. The platform will also help us in faster decision making, smoother business execution, and accelerated growth.”

Some of the best microservices which we are working on – and a few have already been implemented – include:

With a thoughtful spirit of giving and enabling communities, Bata has been active in pledging a commitment of donating one million pairs of shoes globally, out of which two lakh shoes would be donated in India to health care workers and their families combating COVID-19 with sheer courage and perseverance every day.

EPCH is recognised for its continuous pursuit of excellence. With its Headquarters in New Delhi, EPCH has regional/representative offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Moradabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Saharanpur, Agra, Guwahati and Narsapur.

Around 50 percent of the brand’s global store network remains closed which it expects will severely hinder Q1 FY2020/21 performance however Burberry has a robust online proposition which will help to protect its overall sales throughout the pandemic. It is in a better position than most luxury brands considering it has heavily invested in online in recent years, has an engaged digital following and regularly brings innovative concepts to its customer base, such as a live streamed tour of its flagship Shanghai store with influencer Yvonne Ching, which attracted 1.4m viewers. Other luxury retailers pale in comparison to Burberry when it comes to their digital presence and the brand’s commitment to the online channel will help to weather the coronavirus storm.

Speaking on the occasion, Ashwani Windlass, Chairman, Bata India Limited said, “We have always banked on our resilience to navigate through trying times and emerge stronger. As an organization, we remain empathetic towards all our stakeholders and strongly hold on to our inherent values of putting people first, something that has always helped us make a strong comeback amidst unprecedented situations and this time too, it is no different. After grappling with severe business disruptions, we are back with safety and hygiene as our top priority. We are also recalibrating business operations with a strengthened product portfolio, a steady focus on cash conservation in the company and better online presence and services to ensure seamless shopping experiences for our consumers.”

“It has been a phenomenal 23 years,” said Grieder. “As we are in the midst of this seismic shift in our industry, we find ourselves in a unique position to make a change that I believe will launch us into a new era for the brand. It’s a good feeling to know I can pass my seat to Martijn – he’s been a true friend, trusted confidant and reliable co-pilot on the last 12 years of this journey. There is never a perfect moment to leave an organization you love; the options are to leave too late or too early, and I knew I wanted to make this change while still having the optimism, energy and passion I’ve always held onto in my career.”

The brand also remains unflinching in its commitment to ensure the highest standards of safety and health of all its employees and customers. With about half of its stores operational for limited hours and a few days in a week, the brand is adhering to stringent norms of social distancing across its stores, besides implementing frequent sanitization measures and hygiene checks coupled with contactless payments in the collective interest of its customers, employees and the society at large.

Amid stringent safety norms, Tushar Ved, President, Major Brands, feels that with retail stores opening post the lifting of the lockdown, in-store technologies – which have until now have been used in various ways aggregate customer experience – can be a huge enabler in managing social measures. In pandemic times, these technologies can help increase convenience for shoppers, while mitigating the risk of physical contact.

“Other countries, including Brazil, Japan, and Portugal, have relatively low optimism but still expect to increase spending – potentially due to stocking?up behavior driven by stay-at-home orders. Most European consumers (including those in Italy, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom) are less optimistic and, as a result, expect to spend less. While US consumers are more optimistic, they match European consumers’ reluctance to spend, the report further reveals.

Even post the coronavirus pandemic, online shopping is likely to gradually replace offline shopping, making decentralisation imperative for the sector. Consumer sentiment will remain cautious and online sales are expected to witness a significant surge and will be further supported by an increasing use of virtual technologies.

“We also have a plan for phase 2, where ancillary industries will be set up for availability of high-quality raw materials like outsoles, special fabrics and chemicals which are not available in India right now and which will reduce raw material and footwear imports and improve the quality of Indian made footwear, attracting more investment,” he was further quoted by PTI as saying.

Finally, the fashion industry is no stranger to disruption. It has been through pretty exceptional times over the years yet somehow managed to move on, stronger than before. In hindsight, the pandemic has presented fashion brands and retailers with the rare opportunity to reflect and introspect and come up with much-needed changes required to take their businesses and the industry to the next level.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the everyday lives of consumers along with instilling them with fear and uncertainty. Cleanliness is on everyone’s minds these days and everybody wants to avoid crowded places out of fear of contagion.