Deepak Deshpande

What Walmart Isn’t Saying — but Clearly Signalling Behind the headlines, a far more strategic shift is underway. With Doug McMillon, Kathryn McLay, and Kalyan Krishnamurthy leading the narrative, Walmart’s latest top-level India visit isn’t just about sourcing updates or MSME engagement. It’s about retail redefinition — with one of the world’s largest retailers signalling a long-term commitment not via storefronts, but through supply chains, digital platforms, and policy-aligned positioning. Read my full story in IndiaRetailing.com: https://lnkd.in/gKeYkin2 Key Signals Decoded: Walmart confirms it’s shelving plans for physical stores in India $10 Bn annual India sourcing target by 2027 Over 70,000 MSMEs trained through Walmart Vriddhi Flipkart’s HQ shift to India and potential IPO prep PhonePe: 600M+ users, 40M+ merchants Policy nudge: Call for regulatory clarity & inventory-led models Agriculture and rural commerce now part of Walmart’s India map “There’s a story unfolding in India — like a movie. It’s broadening and becoming much more interesting.” – Doug McMillon, President & CEO, Walmart Inc. “We believe business success should translate into community success. We’ve helped make it happen.” – Kathryn McLay, President & CEO, Walmart International “Walmart has partnered with India’s growth story across sectors and 300M+ households.” – Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Walmart’s message is clear — even if not loudly spoken: It’s not entering India’s shopping malls… it’s entering the codebase of India’s retail economy. Read to discover how sourcing, MSMEs, platform power, and policy timing make this visit more than ceremonial. #Walmart #DougMcMillon #KathrynMcLay #KalyanKrishnamurthy #Flipkart #PhonePe #WalmartVriddhi #IndiaRetail #DigitalFirst #GlobalSourcing #RetailLeadership #MakeInIndia #FDI #RetailEcosystem

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Robust IT Infrastructure: The Backbone of Efficient Retail Warehouse Operations! At Baazar Style Retail Ltd., we recognize that a strong IT foundation is critical for smooth and scalable retail operations—especially in our central Warehouse (WH) located at Kolkata. To meet rising operational demands, Style Baazar has invested in cutting-edge wireless technologies and core IT infrastructure. These advancements have reduced wireless latency to below 5 milliseconds, enabling seamless warehouse operations and delivering a 3x to 4x boost in efficiency compared to traditional setups. Our success lies in the strategic integration of the right technologies, including: — A seamless wireless network — A robust IT backbone — Automated Replenishment Systems (ARS) — Optimized IT operations Together, these innovations have empowered us to meet increasing customer demand with greater speed, accuracy, and reliability.

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📊 As leaders in retail, we all know how critical data is—not just for reporting, but for real-time decisions that drive customer experience, operational efficiency, and growth. This Forbes article by Balaji Balasubramanian at SAP really struck a chord: “Disconnected, siloed data is one of the biggest barriers to delivering seamless, profitable retail experiences.” Retail today is omnichannel by default. Customers expect to browse online, buy in-store, return anywhere—and they want it all to feel seamless. But behind the scenes? It’s often fragmented systems, blind spots in inventory, and missed engagement opportunities due to incomplete or inaccessible data. That’s why a unified, intelligent data foundation isn’t a tech initiative—it’s a business imperative. 🛠️ With the access to data in real time, we can: Improve inventory visibility and reduce costly stockouts Personalize marketing and engagement with real-time insights Enable predictive, AI-driven decision-making across the business If we’re not actively using our data to inform action—we’re falling behind. The future of retail is data-driven, AI-enabled, and customer-obsessed. And it starts with transforming how we connect, trust, and act on our data. #RetailLeadership #DataDrivenRetail #OmnichannelExperience #AIinRetail #CustomerCentricity #RetailStrategy #SAP #DigitalTransformation #RetailExcellence https://lnkd.in/evFRFUf4

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What does it really take to build a smart store for the connected shopper? At the Retailers Association of India (RAI)'s Retechcon 2025 panel, I shared why RFID transformation isn’t just a tech project — it’s a business strategy that drives efficiency ,visibility & profitability. True transformation doesn’t happen in silos. It happens when people, processes, and technology come together with one vision —to drive smarter & more connected retail. Proud to represent Avery Dennison in driving this conversation forward. #RFID #RetailTransformation #SmartRetail #AveryDennison #DigitalSolutions #Innovation #RETechCon2025

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The future of retail belongs to companies who understand their customers—everywhere. At Walmart, we’re building a customer intelligence engine that connects data from online, in-store, membership, and beyond. At the heart of it is a unified, omni-channel identity system—built not just for recognition, but for relevance. We’re focused on: • Personalization that respects boundaries • Business insights powered by real-time behavior • AI that enhances, not overwhelms, the customer experience Customer intelligence isn’t just analytics or segmentation—it’s how we turn context into competitive advantage. #Retailinnovation#Omnichannel#CustomerIntelligence

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