Last updated : May 05, 2026 4:09 pm
Retail Yatra Ahmedabad brought exhibitors closer to regional retailers, highlighting a strong shift towards better store design, advanced technology and retail experiences in a growing market.
Retail Yatra - Ahmedabad, a curated expo of leading retail solution providers held on April 29, 2026, not only created value for retailers and brands but also emerged as a high-impact platform for exhibitors too. It gave retail solution providers a great chance to connect with local brands, understand their needs, and have meaningful conversations about enhancing store experience catering to today's customers.
Throughout the day, the expo witnessed many regional retailers wanting to upgrade their stores to match global standards. With growing competition from bigger national and international brands, many are now focusing on better store design, visual experience, smart technology and smoother operations.
The line-up of exhibitors at Retail Yatra Ahmedabad included Safe Enterprises Retail Technologies Pvt Ltd, BizPay, Shark Shopfits Pvt Ltd, Logic, Four Dimensions Retail Design India Pvt Ltd, V.De Studio, Incendia Lighting, Tranz Mannequins and Cenzer Lighting.
According to exhibitors, integrated and cost-effective solutions drew significant attention, particularly those that enable retailers to enhance store experience while maintaining practical budgets. Solutions that combine modern systems with traditional design elements also found relevance among retailers, especially in categories such as ethnic wear, where store aesthetics play an important role.
Overall, the interactions highlighted the growing potential of the Ahmedabad market, with retailers showing strong intent to invest in store development and expansion.
Responses from Exhibitors -
Huzefa Merchant, Founder of INSYNC Shop Fittings - “The strongest theme we saw today is that regional brands are actively looking to compete with national and international players. They want their stores to look and feel just as good, if not better. What they really appreciated is that solutions like ours allow them to achieve global standards while still being locally accessible and cost-effective. Overall, our focus is on improving both store experience and business efficiency—better visibility, lower operational costs, and stronger ROI.”
Shyam Sunder K, Founder, Principal Architect & MD of 4Dimensions Retail Design - “The response was far beyond expectations. Ahmedabad’s retail market is highly mature. The quality of retailers and the kind of solutions they are looking for clearly reflects that. Going forward, it would be great to bring together the entire ecosystem of retail solution providers under one platform to make it a truly holistic experience for retailers.”
Aditya Jain, Marketing & Sales Head, Cenzer Industries Limited - “Retail Yatra is a fantastic concept, it gave us a great platform to connect with strong regional players who are doing impressive business. It was a valuable learning experience for us as well. We were able to connect with new brands, and overall, it was a very positive and fruitful experience. Expanding this format to other growing retail cities will definitely help companies like ours reach a wider audience.”
Siddhartha Sharma, CEO of Shark Spaces - “The day was extremely well planned and action-packed, with an overwhelming response right from the start. What stood out for me was the strong regional flavour. This is exactly the kind of engagement we look forward to as part of Retail Yatra. Ahmedabad has a strong base of traditional and generational businesses that are now looking to build a retail identity and expand beyond their region. Platforms like this help us connect with them and support their growth journey across markets.”
Geeta T, Managing Director of V.De Studio - “We had a very good response throughout the day, meeting several new brands that are eager to grow and create a strong retail experience. There’s a lot of fresh thinking and creativity coming in from the new generation. It was insightful to understand the vision of local brands and how we can support them in achieving it. The initiative itself is excellent, and the execution has already exceeded expectations.”
Nitin, National Head - Sales, Incendia Lighting - “Ahmedabad is an emerging and high-potential market. There’s a lot of curiosity among retailers to understand advanced lighting technologies, especially those being used in Tier 1 cities. Lighting plays a critical role in influencing buying decisions, and today was a great opportunity to educate retailers on how it can enhance store performance. Events like Retail Yatra are extremely valuable, especially for Tier 2 cities where there is a strong appetite to learn and evolve.”