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Group—8, SDRM-2
History of Retail Industry
According to the world history ;
Figure 1- The F&R Lazarus Co. Columbus, Figure 2-Rich’s Departmental Store
Ohio (1867-2005)
• Catalog from mail order houses allowed goods required Image Source :
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• As technology improved, online retailers evolved
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Figure 3- Evolution of Indian Retail Industry
60% 1200
50% 1000
40%
36% 800 672
30% 518 534
600 424
368
20% 13.70% 400 238 278 321
10% 1% 200
0% 0
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2020E
Pakistan India Brazil Malaysia
Unorganized Retail
Should be a Registered
Company & a Legal Entity
Possessing Mandatory
Licenses
Approval in regard to
Business segment is required
● Structured Employment
i. All employees at operational level should be on
ii. Company’s payroll
iii. Adherence to HR practices
● Invoice/Notification of Transaction
i. All transactions should be track able
ii. It should provide information like item purchased,
quantity, price, discount, tax etc.
● Credible Sourcing
i. Source of products and provider of services to company
should be legal and authentic
ii. Credible, transparent , accountable procedure
● Technology Driven
i. Technology driven in the areas of billing, stock and
vendor management and Customer loyalty program
Source: AT Kearney and Retail Association of India Report Dakshay Kumar - 271016
KEY TRENDS