| Hello! | As we enter the final months of the year, it’s a pivotal time for Indian business owners to reflect on achievements, recalibrate goals, and set the stage for a successful close. This season brings fresh opportunities to streamline operations, boost profitability, and prepare for a strong start to the new year. Let’s make the most of these last months with strategic insights and tools designed to elevate your business! | In this edition, we cover: | | Product updates | Seamless loyalty returns with the EasyRewards integration Now, when a sales return involves loyalty points redeemed through EasyRewards, the loyalty tender will automatically match the redeemed amount. This ensures accurate returns with minimal manual intervention, making it easier for staff and providing a smooth experience for customers. Imagine a customer at a clothing store returns a recently purchased item where they redeemed loyalty points at checkout. With this update, the return process is smoother—staff can simply process the return, and the system automatically credits the equivalent loyalty amount, avoiding any discrepancies. | | Webinars to enhance your business operations | Join our free webinars crafted to boost efficiency and drive success for your retail business. Led by our product experts, these sessions cover essential topics for staying ahead in today’s retail landscape.  Expert insights on maximizing our software's features for smoother operations. Strategies to overcome retail challenges with guidance from our product specialists. Practical tips directly from industry professionals.
GoSure StockTake: Learn how to perform a seamless stock audit during business hours without closing your store, enhancing inventory efficiency with GoSure StockTake. GoSure GRN: Discover how to manage goods receipts accurately from anywhere and streamline your end-to-end purchasing process, from purchase orders to returns, with GoSure GRN.
| | 112-year-old pharmacy trusts Gofrugal for growthWatch how D.G. Ayurvedic Sangrah, an Ayurvedic pharmacy with over 112 years of heritage, transformed its business with Gofrugal’s digital solutions. From managing over 11,000 products to ensuring customer satisfaction, they're an example of how the right technology can shape the future of traditional businesses.  | | Kiran bhai's secret weapon | | How kirana stores are feeling the heat from quick commerce | Rising challenges: Over 2 lakh kirana stores have shut down, especially in metros, due to competition from quick commerce and economic pressures. Quick commerce effect: Quick commerce players are drawing in customers with ultra-fast deliveries and deep discounts, which is impacting kirana stores' footfall. Economic pressures: Quick commerce players are drawing in customers with ultra-fast deliveries and deep discounts, which is impacting kirana stores' footfall. Need for fair play: The AICPDF is calling for policy support to protect traditional kirana stores from the rapid expansion of quick commerce giants.
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As quick commerce continues to expand, traditional retailers may benefit from focusing on their strengths—personalized service, local connections, and essential daily items. Supporting policies could help level the playing field, allowing small retailers to adapt without losing their unique role in the community. Source |
| | Circle the dates, plan your promotions, and delight customers | | GST returns and due dates | | Extension of the Samarth scheme for skill development in textilesThe government has extended the Samarth Scheme, a capacity-building initiative in the textile sector, through March, 2026, with an investment of Rs. 495 crores to skill 3 lakh individuals. Focused on employment-linked training, this demand-driven program will equip participants with essential skills in various textile-related fields, excluding spinning and weaving, to align with modern industry needs. Key insights for business owners The scheme supports job creation in organized textile sectors, emphasizing women's employment. Existing workers in apparel and traditional segments, like handloom and handicrafts, can benefit from reskilling programs, helping businesses improve productivity. The scheme works with government agencies and textile organizations to ensure training aligns with evolving technology and market demands. | |  | Follow Us On | | Gofrugal is a division of |  | Corp. |
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