The document provides information about retail management and the retail industry in India. It discusses key topics like:
1. Retailing encompasses the selling of goods and services to consumers for personal use and is the largest stage in distribution. Major retailers like Walmart are leading companies globally in terms of sales.
2. The Indian retail industry is one of the most dynamic industries and accounts for 10% of GDP and 8% of employment. Organized retail is expected to double to $1 trillion by 2020 driven by income growth, urbanization, and attitude shifts.
3. New technologies are improving retail productivity while there are also opportunities to start retail businesses in India. However, retailers face challenges from economic weakness impacting