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Three-month internship now part of RAI-IGNOU BBA program
Students pursuing the Bachelors in Business Administration (Retailing) programme developed by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Retailers Association of India (RAI) must complete a minimum three-month internship, allowing them to delve into the intricacies of the retail sector and apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations.
RAI and IGNOU had jointly developed a first-of-its-kind, three-year Bachelors in Business Administration (Retailing) program, offered through distance learning. This innovative curriculum aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the retail industry by combining theoretical concepts with practical experience.
SOMS, IGNOU and RAI Host Job Fair for BBA Students
On February 14 and 15, 2023, the School of Management Studies (SOMS) at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in collaboration with the Retailers Association of India (RAI), organized an internship and job fair for BBA in Retailing students at the SOMS campus in New Delhi. The two-day event attracted approximately 500 students and 15 prominent brands from the retail sector, offering internship and job opportunities to these future retail professionals.
The internship/job fair aimed to provide a platform for BBA in Retailing students to explore career opportunities, network with potential employers, and gain insight into the retail industry's expectations and requirements. The participating companies were able to assess the talent pool, offering internships and jobs to the most promising candidates.
Both students and employers benefited from this event, which underscored the importance of the BBA in Retailing program as an avenue for preparing students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-growing retail sector.
RAI's ESOps Workshop Achieves Success in Mumbai and Bengaluru
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) recently conducted its signature workshop, Excellence in Store Operations (ESOps), in Mumbai and Bengaluru on February 15th and 16th, 2023. The event saw participation from 62 employees representing more than 15 organizations and received excellent feedback from all attendees.
The workshop aimed to optimize retail operations by focusing on four key areas: Managing profitability, In-store visual merchandising, Local Store Marketing & Catchment Area Analysis, and Understanding Buying and Merchandising & Inventory Management. Participants hailed from various organizations, including Four Aces Fashion House, Intercraft Trading, Just Dog, Metro Brands, and Reliance Retail, among others.
Industry experts facilitated the sessions, including Vivek Thilakan, Archana Radhakrishnan, Dhimant Bakshi, Shraddha Kurup, Sathish Bhat, Surender Gnanaolivu, and Yogesh Kakar. Participants praised the workshop for its informative and innovative content.
Mudashar Pasha, Store Manager at Reliance Retail Ltd., said, "Sessions were very informative and innovative, and it was fun to know and learn so many things. I would thank RAI for this wonderful workshop." Amar Kapasi, Founder Partner at Shubhamay, noted, "It was a very educative workshop, and the relatability factor in real-world scenarios was very well addressed. I had a great experience overall." Rakesh Kanojia, Cluster Manager at Pepe Jeans India, added, "The workshop was very nice, and I learned a lot. I will implement this in my store to increase profits and growth."
The success of the ESOps workshop in Mumbai and Bengaluru highlights RAI's commitment to promoting excellence and best practices within the retail industry.
FSSAI Mandates Food Safety Training & Certification for Indian Food Retailers
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made Food Safety Training & Certification (FoSTaC) mandatory for all food retailers in the country. According to the FSSAI notification, food business operators with Central or State Licenses must have at least one trained and certified Food Safety Supervisor for every 25 food handlers or part thereof on all their premises.
FoSTaC is a comprehensive training program designed for food businesses across the value chain, ensuring compliance with food safety practices. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate from FSSAI.
Following the pandemic, FoSTaC has resumed offline sessions. Between January and March, 12 sessions were conducted in the Retail and Distribution category and one session in the Storage and Transportation category across India, with approximately 390 participants attending these sessions.
The mandatory FoSTaC training underscores the importance of food safety and compliance in the Indian food retail industry, helping to maintain high standards and protect consumer health.
RAI and Great Place To Work® India Reveal Top Workplaces in Retail
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Retailers Association of India (RAI) and Great Place To Work® India announced India’s Best Workplaces™ in Retail 2023 on the 23rd of February 2023. 42 organizations were assessed as a part of this research, and the Top 10 have been identified as India’s Best Workplaces in Retail 2023 and the Top 3 in the E-Commerce category.
As a global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work has been studying employee experience and people practices across organizations for over three decades. Every year, more than 10,000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with Great Place To Work for assessment, benchmarking, and planning of actions to strengthen their workplace culture. |
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