3MQ Report: Macro, Models and Market Quotient 2025
The 3MQ Report 2025, Macro, Models, Markets Quotient, is a detailed report that clearly answers key questions from investors and founders: Where is growth headed? How can we prepare for it? The report was released after an exclusive launch in Mumbai. It talks about the key factors that will shape India’s goal of becoming a […]
Beyond the Obvious: Unboxing India’s Next $Billion Opportunity in Retail – Toys
A closer look at India’s overlooked $2B toy segment and its surprising retail potential. As India marches towards a projected $1.6 trillion retail economy, much of the spotlight remains fixed on the usual suspects—fashion, electronics, and grocery. These are mainstream, no doubt. But true disruption often brews in the margins. The real inflection points? They’re […]
India’s Got Retail: A Tale of Fragmented Supply & Consolidating Distribution
India’s retail ecosystem, expected to surpass USD 1.6 Tn consumption by 2030, is undergoing a transformative shift. Both supply & distribution are changing rapidly to better serve the diverse & evolving consumer needs. With the growing adoption of technology across the value chain and the advancements in infrastructure & logistics, the interplay of supply and […]
India’s Got Retail: A Tale of Fragmented Supply & Consolidating Distribution
India’s retail ecosystem, expected to surpass USD 1.6 Tn consumption by 2030, is undergoing a transformative shift. Both supply & distribution are changing rapidly to better serve the diverse & evolving consumer needs. With the growing adoption of technology across the value chain and the advancements in infrastructure & logistics, the interplay of supply and […]
Ramadan Rush: Increased Excitement Set to Fuel Spend in UAE
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, consumers across the UAE are gearing up for a season of reflection, generosity, and celebration. This period not only holds deep cultural significance but also presents a unique opportunity for businesses to align with evolving shopping behaviors. Consumer excitement for Ramadan is at an all-time high, with a […]
Rising Aspirations: How Value-First Retail is Reshaping Consumption in India
Value-first offline retailers have emerged as a powerful force in India’s retail landscape, uniquely positioned to capture the aspirational retail opportunity. By offering competitive opening price points (OPPs) & average order values (AOVs), selection mix, and store experience, these retailers target a broad demographic, creating a larger addressable market and driving widespread geographic coverage, particularly […]
Redseer delighted to support Nice One’s IPO
We are excited to congratulate Nice One on its recent IPO debut on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market (Tadawul). As the leading online platform for cosmetics, personal care, and fragrances, Nice One continues to set benchmarks in the industry. This marks a pivotal moment for the online Beauty & Personal Care Retail Market & also […]
The Power Shift: From Brand to Retailer
In the UAE’s grocery sector, established brands continue to enjoy robust profit margins, yet retailers are increasingly facing significant challenges due to intensified competition and evolving consumer preferences. However, within these challenges lies a silver lining of growth opportunities. A notable trend is the rising strategic focus on private labels among grocery retailers. Private labels […]
Private Labels: Driving Power Shift from Brands to Retailers
In UAE’s grocery sector, while legacy brands in UAE’s grocery sector continue to enjoy healthy profit margins, retailers are facing a set of challenges. Amidst intensifying competition and shifting consumer preferences, the challenges for retailers are rising. Yet, within these challenges lie growth opportunities. A notable trend emerging is the strategic focus on private labels […]
Decoding Omnichannel: Strategies for D2C Brands
In “Decoding Omnichannel,” the report delves into the intricacies of this retail revolution, drawing insights from trailblazing companies like Caratlane, Lenskart, and Mamaearth. By offering actionable strategies and insights, we aim to empower entrepreneurs and brands to navigate this dynamic landscape with confidence. As India’s retail market hurtles towards a projected $2.2 trillion by 2030, […]
Study reveals udaan winning on customer service excellence, after market consolidation
This recent study conducted by Redseer Strategy Consultants and Udaan takes a deep dive into the eB2B market and offers key insights and a strategic approach aimed at unlocking unparalleled growth opportunities for businesses operating in the segment. The comprehensive analysis and in-depth market research reveals that Udaan, India’s largest eB2B player, has emerged as […]
Ramadan: Homebound in UAE, Outbound in KSA
The holy month of Ramadan is around the corner, and we did a recent study to understand consumer needs, motivations, and preferences during the period. Some interesting trends have emerged, and stark differences exist between the expected behavior in the UAE and KSA. 1. Ramadan at Home in UAE, Out and About in KSA Celebrations […]
Is Singles Day the New-Black Friday?
Its that time of the year! Black Friday has had a significant impact on the buying behaviour of consumers and now has become integrated in the retail calendar in UAE. This year Black Friday’s market growth is anticipated to stabilize as compared to last year, however it has now evolved into a festive last quarter […]
MENA Black Friday a $74 Bn retail opportunity
1. MENA Black Friday will represent a sizable $74 Bn retail opportunity in 2023; However, its significance within the online retail calendar is moderating er ecosystem Black Friday Sales stabilizing but still significant. While the World Cup influenced sales last year, it is anticipated that the MENA retail calendar will return to its usual patterns. The […]
Ramadan 2023~ Changing habits, evolving patterns!
Ramadan is a significant time of the year for Muslims, with many observing the month-long period of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. For retailers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia regions with significant Muslim populations, this period can be a lucrative time, with an expected $150 billion in retail sales. While Ramadan remains the […]
MSMEs: Igniting a New Era of Indian eCommerce Prosperity
The Indian economy is undergoing rapid formalization and growth, projected to reach USD 4.9 trillion by 2027, driven by a favorable regulatory environment, infrastructure investment, and digitalization efforts. This transition is evident in the rising share of the formal economy, which increased from 48% in 2017 to 60% in 2023, with an expected further increase […]
Demystifying Kirana eCommerce in India
India’s fragmented retail market of over 13 million General Trade (GT) stores or the local kirana stores will continue to drive retail for the next decade. The eB2B market stood at $5 Bn in 2021 and could touch $100 billion GMV by 2030. Although India’s general trade is vast, it is plagued by several challenges, […]
Commercial Due Diligence on one of India’s largest retailers
Perspective of consumers and retailers towards digitization in general and towards using Target’s services in particular 4) Growth forecast for market and Target’s share within in basis 1,2 and 3.
All roads Lead to Kirana
1. India has 15+Mn Kirana stores that face four big challenges in daily operations- each of which is a massive opportunity for tech start-ups Indian retail market is marked by the presence of 15Mn Kirana stores which has penetrated into the nook and corner of the country. However, this traditional distribution structure is highly fragmented leading […]
Omnichannel adoption across major retail categories in India
1. The omnichannel adoption journey includes both experiential technologies along with basic features and restructured business models Published on: Nov 2019 Omnichannel adoption is facilitated by the implementation of certain features, technology and restructuring in one’s business model that enables the integrated approach across channels. Across businesses, inventory integration becomes a major need for omnichannel […]
Omnichannel is not the Future in the Middle East
By Sandeep Ganediwalla
Retail 3.0 : The emergence of the omnichannel
1. Organized B&M is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% while online retail is expected to grow at a CAGR of 35% till 2022 Published on: Nov 2019 Organized retailers have gradually expanded into several categories and no longer stick to just one format or product offering. They have been leveraging their brand […]
Brand health check for a retail brand
Creating a brand value is one of the key reasons for the success of any large retail brand. The brand value which the consumers perceive helps the brand in getting associated with loyal customers. We conducted this study to check the brand health of a large retail brand. The focus was to help the client […]
Due Diligence On Child Care Omni Channel Retailer
Modern consumer habits of the Indian consumers have graduated to a level that was difficult to formulate a few years back. Complex processes like Omnichannel have reshaped the retailing approach today, integrating both offline and online on a common platform. Here is a study that was done for a fund client to help the fund […]
