Consumption to revive in coming qtrs, e-commerce to drive growth: Bata MD & CEO – ET Retail

Representative Image Terming “sluggish consumption” as “temporary”, leading shoemaker Bata expects a revival in coming quarters, helped by festive season demand and retail expansion, according to its India Managing Director and CEO Gunjan Shah. The company expects e-commerce, which is now a “profitable” and “viable” business, to be its growth driver as it has been…

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Bata India appoints Neeru Gupta as general counsel to head it’s legal operation – ET Retail

The local subsidiary of Swiss-headquartered shoemaker Bata has appointed Meeru Gupta as general counsel and head of legal. An alumnus of Delhi University, Gupta had served previously as Varun Beverages – RJ Corporation, where she led the legal practice, formulated litigation strategies and managed cross-border acquisitions. Over two decades veteran Gupta started her career with…

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Tepid demand hits businesses across segments as inflation-hit consumers tighten purse strings – ET Retail

Representative Image With Indian consumers continuing to go slow on discretionary spending amid sticky inflation, companies across segments in the country are reporting tepid numbers. Lukewarm demand trends have become the norm for businesses ranging from fashion retailers to quick service restaurant (QSR), ToI reported on August 17. The demand situation is posing a challenge,…

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