Retailis projected to be[Author1]the [Author2]highest growing sector in the next five years[Author3]. This sector is rapidly transforming, with the current [Author4]players and new entrants preparing [Author5]to explore the market[Author6]. Momentous growth is[Author7] expected in the organized retail sector due to the rapidly[Author8]increasing[Author9] consumer demand and availability of real estate.

Moreover,[Author10]owing to theincrease in reach of media[Author11], high disposable income,[Author12] and availability of a variety of brands and services, consumers [Author13]have become more aware, [Author14]and are seeking only the best.As a result, brands as well as their retailers need to expand further in order to provide the right combination of price, product differentiation, experience,[Author15] and services to consumers.

About 200 new malls[Author16], 1400 supermarkets, and [Author17]400 departmental storesare currently under construction. Several retailers are approaching with huge investments.Most predictions are that this sector might [Author18]touch US$ 500–700[Author19] billion by the year[Author20]2012.[Author21]

Over the [Author22]next few years,[Author23]India will witness many retail businesses[Author24] gaining critical mass as growth in the industry expedite, driven by the major aspects such as availability of quality real estate and mall management practices and consumer’s[Author25]preference for shopping in[Author26] new environments.

Future Concerns[Author27]:

  • No difference among the malls. This can be possibly countered by looking at specialization[Author28].
  • Few [Author29]inventory turns and availability of stock. Retailers need to enhance their operations to resolve this. [Remark 1][Author30]
  • No integration and coordination in operations of retailers and suppliers. Efficient inventory practices followed in the auto and auto-component industries can be[Author31] implemented for efficient supply chain management.
  • No supplier responsibility, in terms of delivery schedules and delivering the accurate quantity ordered.[Remark 2][Author32]
  • Sales[Author33] tax laws: retailers have state-level procurement and storage leading to maintenance of higher inventories. VAT has brought slight relief[Author34].
  • Major gaps in areas of supply chain and customer relations adopted by merchandising, facilities management, and vendor development: Proactive training is essential for addressing[Author35] these developmental areas.

Remark 1: Note that the original sentence was unclear and has been revised for clarity. Please check for any change in the intended meaning.

Remark 2: Note that unlike the other points, this point lacks remedial measures. Please check and revise for consistency.

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[Author5]Grammar

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[Author6]Grammar:

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