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BS Nagesh, Founder of TRRAIN joins SHOPX Advisory Panel

By Nabamita Chatterjee | Vjmedia Works | May 17, 2017

B. S. Nagesh is one of the pioneers of the modern retail format in India with more than 35 years of experience in the consumer and retail sector.

SHOPX, announced that B. S. Nagesh, founder of the Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN) has joined the SHOPX Advisory Panel, effective from 1st May 2017.  As an advisor to SHOPX, Nagesh will guide the leadership team in understanding the dynamics of general trade and modern trade ecosystem to improve the earnings and profitability of SHOPX retail partners. Nagesh brings deep experience in building retailer businesses and understanding the needs and challenges of retail employees and entrepreneurs.
 
Commenting on this new development, Amit Sharma, CEO of SHOPX said, “We are delighted to welcome on board Mr. B. S. Nagesh, an industry stalwart, at a time when we are planning and executing the next level of growth for the company. He brings immense expertise in modern retail and in scaling up an organization through rapid growth. With his deep understanding of the retail ecosystem, Mr. Nagesh will play a pivotal role in SHOPX by adding significant value to our growth and strengthening our business capabilities. More importantly, he will help us to be even more focused on the needs of our retail partners”
 
Nagesh is the Founder of TRRAIN and Non-Executive Vice-Chairman of Shoppers Stop Limited. He joined K.Raheja Corp. Group as the General Manager in 1991 and is responsible for setting up the retail arm of Shoppers Stop. In 2016, SHOPX celebrated ‘Retail Employees’ Day’ by sponsoring nine scholarships in association with TRRAIN for retail partners to support their children’s education.
 
B S Nagesh said, “I am excited to be associated with one of the most dynamic start-ups that has disrupted India’s retail ecosystem. Retailers in Tier 2 and 3 towns in India have contributed immensely in strengthening the economy. While e-commerce is picking up, a large portion of consumers remain untapped. This gap is being fulfilled by small retailers. SHOPX’s digital offline model enhances the shopping experience for consumers in Tier 2 and 3 towns of India. The small retailers can use technology to benefit their businesses and at the same time give their customers access to wide range of products across categories. On the other hand, various brands across categories have been able to rapidly expand their outreach. I am really looking forward to collaborate with SHOPX and be a part of their journey to enhance the lives of consumers and retail partners.”
 
SHOPX is backed by strategic investor Nandan Nilekani. Within 18 months of its launch, SHOPX has empowered 45,000 small retailers in 230 towns across 10 states in the South and West of India; serving more than 4 million customers, making it one of the fastest growing start-ups in the country. SHOPX aims to provide the 400-million middle-income population in India (as against the current 50 million active internet buyer base) access to e-commerce through its retailer network.

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