Investing In India
Travers Smith

In a bold move, the Indian Government recently made major changes to its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules relating to the retail sector. In this briefing, we look at who can now invest in the Indian retail sector and what restrictions and challenges they face. We also look at the activities of international retailers who already have a presence in India.

8 Social Media Tips For The Retail Industry
hootsuite/Enterprise

The retail industry has consistently been a frontrunner in terms of the adoption of social technologies. Inspired by the success of online retailers like eBay and Amazon, traditional retailers have demonstrated a degree of openness towards new technologies, social media included, that is rivaled by very few industries. This paper outlines eight simple steps that will allow companies in the retail industry to build their strategies in order to best take advantage of the opportunities presented by social media in all facets of their business.

Transforming Apparel Business
Technopak

Apparel Business globally is a labour-intensive activity, with strong dependence on product development, process engineering and manufacturing efficiency. Like any manufacturing activity, the key pillars to achieve the deliveries have been man, machine and material. However, in more recent times a new dimension of focus was added and the approach changed to PPT i.e. People, Process and Technology. With some more deliberation, the approach further added the aspect of location creating a more robust and more encompassing model - PPTL i.e. People, Process, Technology and Location.

Wal-Mart's Labor Problem: Limits To The Low-Road Business Model
Makingchange@Walmart

Two thousand and twelve, the year of Wal-Mart's 50th anniversary, has proven to be a momentous year for the world's largest retailer, though not in the way company officials anticipated. This year, in the wake of a major scandal involving the apparent violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the company faced an unprecedented revolt of shareholders. With signs that the company is facing increased unhappiness among Wal-Mart associates, there may be major challenges in the company's future.

Digital At Point Of Sale: Reinventing Retail For The Connected Customer
SYZYGY

Our report on Digital POS provides an up-to-date overview of trends and opportunities in digital retail technology implemented at the point of sale. We identify three key trends for retailers: the rise of Assistive Retailer Technology (ART) to help retailers sell smarter, new Assistive Consumer Technology (ACT) to help customers shop smarter, and next-generation 'retailtainment' technology to enhance the in-store experience through entertainment.

6 Strategies To Ensure Your Wireless Network Delivers Enhanced Experiences
Motorola

Retail has long been challenged with keeping pace with technology solutions that become mainstream for consumers and other industries. Some may point toward the complexity of storewide systems, while others identify organization and budget restraints. However, now more than ever, advanced technology has become business critical for retailers as they aim to deliver great customer experiences, optimize their work forces and coordinate their supply chains.

Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) 2011 has ranked India as the fourth most attractive nation for retail investment, among 30 emerging markets. HR is steadily moving up the value chain and becoming a critical stakeholder for the Industry. The dynamic nature of this market has made availability of talent indispensable for survival. The need for focused talent attraction, development and retention strategies has made it imperative for HR, traditionally seen as a support function in retail, to step up and take on a more strategic role.