Retailers, e-commerce firms urge State govts to allow doorstep delivery of non-essentials
April 19, 2021
The disruption of e-commerce supply chain will have a negative impact on the entire supply chain - The Hindu
The disruption of e-commerce supply chain will have a negative impact on the entire supply chain - The Hindu×
Companies operating in categories driven by discretionary spends have been hit the hardest, say players
With more and more States imposing lockdowns to curb rising Covid cases, retailers and e-commerce companies are urging State governments to allow doorstep delivery of non-essential products.
States like Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan, which have imposed lockdowns, are only allowing doorstep delivery of essential products such as food, pharmaceuticals and medical equipments.
Retailers, MSMEs, daily wagers hit hard by 2nd Covid wave
A mall looks deserted in the Capital on Sunday - KAMAL NARANG×
Malls, restaurants grappling with revenue loss as most States impose curbs
Businesses, including malls, retailers and restaurants, are in a disarray as they grapple with restrictions, including weekend lockdowns and night curfews in different states and districts, as the country faces the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. But daily wagers, casual workers and MSMEs, which lack deep pockets, have been hit the hardest.
Dalip Sehgal, CEO, Nexus Malls said, “With different rules and restrictions across states, it’s not just becoming difficult to conduct business, but it’s also leading to a lot of ambiguity amongst customers leading to a rapid decline in footfalls and sales.
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Closure of malls gives high-street establishments undue advantage: Mall operators
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“While it is important to break the chain and we will abide by the order, the government should also take similar action against high-street markets. It’s a matter of 15-20 days and will not impact the business much,” said Pushpa Bector, executive director at DLF Retail.
The recent closure order of malls by the Delhi government has given an ‘undue’ advantage to high-street establishments that continue to operate even as retailers in malls are shut due to the newly imposed restrictions, say the mall operators.
Malls are closed for customers but are open for cinemas, essential services and restaurants for takeaways.