ABOUT ME

I am a Retail Startup Specialist. A Civil Engineer, with a PG Diploma in Construction Management and have been in Project Management and Retail in India from the first modern trade FMCG store in 1996. I bring with me about 22 years of rich experience, having worked on a wide range of Project Management and Retail assignments in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and The Philippines. My passion is to create the finest retail outlets and the best-built residences that professional supervision and involvement can offer.

BRANDS LAUNCHED

I have launched the following Brands from ground up, including Format Definition, Design Adaptation, Design Localization, Vendor Development, Detailed Fixture Design, Accessories Design, Store Planning, and Consultants Brief for Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing and Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design and Visual Merchandising Elements:

MARKET RESEARCH

In addition to Store Planning and Retail Design, I have extensive experience in New Market Research, Network Planning, Property Parameter Definition, Location Analysis & Mapping, Profitability Analysis and Property Acquisition (Due Diligence & Documentation). Thus, seamless planning and design support can be provided for all start up formats with expertise in the following domains (including any other domains too, as expertise and competency can straddle any retail format):

MALLS, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS AND SHOPPING ARCADES

I can also be consulted on Planning & Design, Profitability, Retail Tenancy Mix, Circulation Planning and Engineering Design of retail spaces in the Indian context. Having been a consumer of retail spaces in five different countries, and hence possessing a unique understanding how the mall dynamics work in all these markets, I have formulated many interesting concepts in Mall Planning, Scale and Tenancy Mix which will bring a new and refreshing experience to Mall customers in India, while bringing the occupancy costs down and even improving profitability for the investors / developers.

WRITING AND ARTICLES

I am a serious student of Retail, a committed Environmentalist and Civic Citizen, and my views on the above may be seen in my blog:

http://sharmahemanth.blogspot.in

ASSOCIATIONS AND CONSORTIA

I am proud to mention here that I am a part of two extremely well-respected consortiums offering consulting services on a wide gamut of retail specialties. I also coordinate with the most reputed Architects, Engineering Consultants, Grade A Contractors and other Specialists to offer seamless and specialist services. I can bring on board, the expertise of these consortiums and offer complete end-to-end solutions for retail – from Strategy, Operations, Merchandising, Projects, Information Technology and Mapping. For residences, I can offer a total solution from Site Survey, Architectural Design, Services and Engineering Design, Project Construction, Interior Design, Execution and Finishing. Please visit:

http://www.mithrasretail.com

http://www.sans-souci.in

Kanchan Integrated Property Development