Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23: In a grand ceremony during the Retail Leadership Summit 2026, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) unveiled the winners of the esteemed ‘Retail Startup Awards.’ This marks the ninth annual celebration of this event, aimed at spotlighting the most groundbreaking retail startups poised for significant impact in 2026. The awards […]
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: The 20th edition of the Retail Leadership Summit 2026 (RLS 2026), organised by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), successfully convened leading voices from across the retail ecosystem at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on February 16 and 17, 2026. Marking two decades of industry leadership, this landmark edition […]
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 27: In an era defined by rapid technological change and evolving consumer expectations, the retail sector continues to balance innovation with human connection. On 23 January 2026, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) hosted the 3rd edition of the Retail HR Tech Summit in Mumbai, bringing together Retail HR leaders to reflect, collaborate and lead change. Anchored […]
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Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 7: The Retailers Association of India (RAI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (KCLAS), marking a significant step towards deepening collaboration between India’s retail industry and higher education institutions. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shankar Vanavarayar, President, Kumaraguru Institutions, and Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers […]
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EKAM Retail Summit 2025 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 21: EKAM – The All Inclusion Summit 2025, jointly hosted by the Retailers Association of India (RAI) and Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN), was successfully held on November 20th, 2025, at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Goregaon. The summit’s theme, “Equity In Action […]
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New Delhi [India], November 12: The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the Retail India Summit & Expo (RISE) 2025 on 11 November 2025 in New Delhi. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of industry leaders, retail service providers, and innovators to engage in strategic discussions on the evolving landscape of the retail […]
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Retailers Association of India welcomes the move by the Maharashtra Government on permitting all shops and establishments in the State to operate 24×7, except liquor shops. Furthermore, the Government has also clarified that it will be mandatory for employees to receive a 24-hour weekly holiday. Commenting on this announcement, Kumar […]
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Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI at ReTechCon 2025 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the 19th edition of the Retail Technology Conclave, ReTechCon 2025, on September 24–25 at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. As India’s premier retail technology forum, the event brought together CEOs, CIOs, technology partners, and industry leaders to […]
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: The 19th edition of the Manning Modern Retail (MMR) 2025 HR Conclave, hosted by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), successfully took place on September 25, 2025 at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. This highly anticipated gathering brought together an impressive roster of CEOs, CPOs/CHROs, academic experts, and industry thought leaders to explore the […]
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 25: The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the ‘Retail CFO Summit 2025’ at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar on August 24, 2025. This distinguished event brought together CFOs, CEOs, and finance leaders from across the retail sector. The summit focused on the timely theme: Beyond the Balance Sheet – The […]
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