Here is an exclusive abstract from CLSA Equity Research on the retail sector in India. We are a little bit surprised by the findings 🙂
Top 10 Food and Grocery retailers in India as chosen by respondents [Multiple selections were allowed]
Apna Bazaar – 42%, Subhiksha – 26%, Reliance Fresh – 21%, Trinethra / More Retail – 11%, Food Bazaar – 11%, Hypercity -10%, Metro – 7%, Spencer’s 6%, Big Apple – 5% and Sabka Bazaar – 3%. It was really interesting to note that Apna Bazaar was the most sought after place for Food & Groceries.
Top Lifestyle Store Retailers in India [Multiple selections were allowed]
Big Bazaar – 52%, Vishal Megamart – 17%, Shopper’s Stop -13%, Landmark – 12%, Pantaloon – 10%, Globus – 8% , Westside -3% and Trent – 2%.
Most Frequently Visited Book and Music Store:
Crossword – 5%, oxford Bookstore -2%, Plant M – 2% and Books and Beyond – 2%.
Most Frequently Visited Consumer Electronics Store:
Next – 11%, e-Zone – 4%, Reliance Digital -3% and Future Bazaar 2%. I am not sure why don’t we see Tata Croma electronics in this segment.