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Akshay Kumar and Kurush Dadabhoy, Co-founders of Bombay Gourmet Market, have carved a unique path in India’s retail landscape by successfully blending grocery franchising and affordable gourmet retailing. Starting as an online pivot during the Covid pandemic, their venture has flourished into a thriving franchise model with 18 gourmet stores across six cities in western and southern India. Explore their journey in our cover story (pages 38-52).
Another inspiring tale unfolds on pages 92-96, featuring Santosh Didwaniya’s transformation of a provision store established in 1979 into Didwaniya Super Bazar, a prominent supermarket in Khamgaon, Maharashtra. Spanning over 2,000 square feet, this store serves as a comprehensive local hub and has gained recognition for its quality grocery offerings, even extending the reach of its products internationally.
In today’s competitive Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, securing consumer engagement and shelf space is crucial. FMCG companies are increasingly turning to own-branded stores to enhance brand equity andfoster consumer loyalty. Learn more about this trend in our feature story (pages 86-90).
Another story in this issue takes a deep dive into how Blinkit has emerged as a leader in India’s quick-commerce space. Positioned strategically with optimized revenue streams and operational efficiency, Blinkit excels with superior average order values and strategic placement of dark stores. Discover the secrets to Blinkit’s success in our insightful piece on pages 32-35.
We invite our readers to immerse themselves in these captivating stories and enjoy the insights they offer into the evolving landscape of retail andconsumer markets.
