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Case: Philips hosts the second 'India Retail Summit'
100 retailers from the Consumer Electronics industry attend India's one and only summit on trends in the Retailing sector.
July 22 2002, Mumbai: The Consumer Electronics Division of Philips India Limited, in association with leading global retail consultants, KSA Technopark hosted the 'India Retail Summit' - 2002', for 100 top Consumer Electronics Retailers, from across the country, on 21st and 22nd July 2002, in Mumbai. The 'India Retail Summit' was organised, for the second time in successive years, after it was launched in July 2001.
The theme for the 'India Retail Summit - 2002', was "Retailing for the New Millenium". Besides high pitched discussions on "How to improve the Consumer Electronics Retailer's business" in India; sessions on 'International Retailing trends', 'Regional Trade Evolution' and the 'Human Resource aspect to Retailing' were some of the key attractions at the two days India Retail Summit 2002.
The top 100 Retailers of Philips were enthusiastic participants, who witnessed the coming together of leading national & international experts on retailing, as Philips aimed to address issues of critical importance to the current and future business of retailers both with respect to general trends and specific operational issues.
The tone of the day was set by Mr. Alan Sparks, who was addressing such a major platform on retailing for the very first time in India after taking the reins of Philips as its new Regional General Manager, Philips Consumer Electronics (PCE), Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. After inaugurating the Summit, in an insightful special address, he commended the major changes witnessed by our markets in the last few years and how closely these changes matched developed markets on most parameters.
Earlier, while opening the Summit, Mr. Rajeev Karwal, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Philips India, said, "After being the first Consumer Electronics company to initiate an interactive session on Retailing trends for its dealers, by launching the 'India Retail Summit' for the first time in India, in July 2001, Philips has reiterated its commitment towards its valued trade partners by once again inviting them to be a part of the 'India Retail Summit' experience in 2002. We believe that exposure to current and future retailing trends in India and internationally, will help broaden our trade partners' approach of looking at his business, and in the process generate a win-win relationship for the Retailer as also Philips".
Mr. Raghu Pillai, President & CEO, Retail Sector - RPG Enterprises, focusing on The Retail evolution in India and the emergence of various formats across various categories, said, "The hypermarkets, supermarkets, mass merchants, Departmental stores, exclusive stores, specialty stores, are all emerging. Each has its own role to play and a value proposition for the consumer. This has been a good initiative by Philips to share learnings across the retail segment with it's channel partners"
Mr. Rajan Chibba - Managing Director, KSA - Technopak provided a few valuable insights on the 'Step-by- Step' approach to 'Better Retailing'. Providing an overview of what retailing entails - an end-to-end macro view, Mr Chibba said, "Retailing is complex. Anybody who is a retailer or understands retailing will appreciate what it means to ensure that the consumer gets what he wants, when he wants in the store." On the Philips India Retail Summit 2002 he said, "This is our second year of association with Philips on this platform, and, seeing the response this year round, we feel that the India Retail Summit would be an important date on the calendars of retailers from here on"
The Importance Of Operational Excellence And Other Key Success Factors Of Retailing was an interesting talk by Mr. B. Nagesh, CEO & MD - Shoppers' Stop. He shared with the CE retailers , what it takes to achieve operational excellence in retailing and its importance. "It's pleasing to see a leading brand like Philips working hand in hand with its trade partners to imbibe best practices followed globally in the retail industry" said Nagesh.
100 retailers from the Consumer Electronics industry attend India's one and only summit on trends in the Retailing sector.
July 22 2002, Mumbai: The Consumer Electronics Division of Philips India Limited, in association with leading global retail consultants, KSA Technopark hosted the 'India Retail Summit' - 2002', for 100 top Consumer Electronics Retailers, from across the country, on 21st and 22nd July 2002, in Mumbai. The 'India Retail Summit' was organised, for the second time in successive years, after it was launched in July 2001.
The theme for the 'India Retail Summit - 2002', was "Retailing for the New Millenium". Besides high pitched discussions on "How to improve the Consumer Electronics Retailer's business" in India; sessions on 'International Retailing trends', 'Regional Trade Evolution' and the 'Human Resource aspect to Retailing' were some of the key attractions at the two days India Retail Summit 2002.
The top 100 Retailers of Philips were enthusiastic participants, who witnessed the coming together of leading national & international experts on retailing, as Philips aimed to address issues of critical importance to the current and future business of retailers both with respect to general trends and specific operational issues.
The tone of the day was set by Mr. Alan Sparks, who was addressing such a major platform on retailing for the very first time in India after taking the reins of Philips as its new Regional General Manager, Philips Consumer Electronics (PCE), Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. After inaugurating the Summit, in an insightful special address, he commended the major changes witnessed by our markets in the last few years and how closely these changes matched developed markets on most parameters.
Earlier, while opening the Summit, Mr. Rajeev Karwal, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Philips India, said, "After being the first Consumer Electronics company to initiate an interactive session on Retailing trends for its dealers, by launching the 'India Retail Summit' for the first time in India, in July 2001, Philips has reiterated its commitment towards its valued trade partners by once again inviting them to be a part of the 'India Retail Summit' experience in 2002. We believe that exposure to current and future retailing trends in India and internationally, will help broaden our trade partners' approach of looking at his business, and in the process generate a win-win relationship for the Retailer as also Philips".
Mr. Raghu Pillai, President & CEO, Retail Sector - RPG Enterprises, focusing on The Retail evolution in India and the emergence of various formats across various categories, said, "The hypermarkets, supermarkets, mass merchants, Departmental stores, exclusive stores, specialty stores, are all emerging. Each has its own role to play and a value proposition for the consumer. This has been a good initiative by Philips to share learnings across the retail segment with it's channel partners"
Mr. Rajan Chibba - Managing Director, KSA - Technopak provided a few valuable insights on the 'Step-by- Step' approach to 'Better Retailing'. Providing an overview of what retailing entails - an end-to-end macro view, Mr Chibba said, "Retailing is complex. Anybody who is a retailer or understands retailing will appreciate what it means to ensure that the consumer gets what he wants, when he wants in the store." On the Philips India Retail Summit 2002 he said, "This is our second year of association with Philips on this platform, and, seeing the response this year round, we feel that the India Retail Summit would be an important date on the calendars of retailers from here on"
The Importance Of Operational Excellence And Other Key Success Factors Of Retailing was an interesting talk by Mr. B. Nagesh, CEO & MD - Shoppers' Stop. He shared with the CE retailers , what it takes to achieve operational excellence in retailing and its importance. "It's pleasing to see a leading brand like Philips working hand in hand with its trade partners to imbibe best practices followed globally in the retail industry" said Nagesh.
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