See how markets evolved from Hat Bazars to modern malls, what drove the shift to organized retail, and why it struggles to scale across Asian countries.
Som’s Retail Journey | Part 3
Challenges to Organised Retail for Penetration in Developing Countries
Jun 05, 2026 | 6–7 min read
Why do many family-run businesses struggle to pass the business to the next generation? And why does organised retail still face challenges in expanding its share? Explore the practical hurdles that businesses must overcome to build scalable retail operations.
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Som’s Retail Journey | Part 2
Differentiation of Organised and Unorganised Retail
May 30, 2026 | 4–5 min read
What really separates a neighbourhood kirana from a modern retail chain? Follow Som as he compares organised and unorganised retail across legal structure, management, scale, technology, shopping experience, reach and data reporting—with everyday examples you will recognise.
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Som’s Retail Journey | Part 1
Exploring the evolution of retail from Haat Bazaars to Modern Malls
May 24, 2026 | 4–5 min read
Meet Som, a young investor with ₹100 million and no business experience, as he asks a simple question: what is retail? Trace its journey from the village Haat Bazaar to today’s malls, and discover how different markets take shape.
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