Description of different retail formats evaluating their strengths , benefits & limitation
Som’s Retail Journey | Part 8
Concession Retail Format
July 19, 2026 | 8–9 min read
What if you could enter a store without building one from scratch? Explore Concession and Shop-in-Shop formats through examples such as USPA, and understand how they differ from COCO and FOFO while examining the opportunities and risks of each approach.
Organised Retail Format – Episode 5 Read More »
Som’s Retail Journey | Part 7
Master Franchise Business Model
July 12, 2026 | 8–9 min read
How did brands like McDonald’s and Domino’s build large networks across markets? Step into the Master Franchise model to understand how global brands expand through local partners, the opportunities it creates, the risks involved, and how it can reduce the need for heavy real-estate investment.
Organised Retail Format – Episode 4 Read More »
Som’s Retail Journey | Part 6
Franchise Business Model
July 04, 2026 | 8–9 min read
How do entrepreneurs grow beyond the limits of one outlet? Discover why businesses often begin with friends and family, how franchising changes the path to expansion, and how different franchise ownership models can help build a larger retail network.
Organised Retail Format – Episode 3 Read More »
Som’s Retail Journey | Part 5
Why Retail Chains Fail in India?
June 19, 2026 | 6–7 min read
Why can a retail business lose its way after early success? Through the stories of Subhiksha Retail and Citibank’s India journey, explore how decisions around expansion, local markets and changing business environments can influence the success or failure of a retail format.
Organised Retail Format – Episode 2 Read More »
Som’s Retail Journey | Part 4
From One Café to a Retail Chain
Jun 12, 2026 | 7–8 min read
How does a single outlet become a retail chain? Explore how ownership shapes retail formats, from an individual café to a growing chain, and understand why rapid expansion can create opportunities while also bringing hidden operational and financial risks.
Organised Retail Format – Episode 1 Read More »
