Spencer’s Retail, the retail chain of the diversified RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, plans to proceed investing in its omnichannel enterprise with the mannequin gaining traction sooner than different codecs. The corporate additionally expects its investments within the non-food portfolio to reinforce its profitability.
The corporate’s omnichannel gross sales grew 10 instances from the pre-pandemic degree of 1.6% to 16.5% within the final monetary 12 months. It was one of many solely retailers at practically breakeven ranges within the on-line and delivering sustainable enterprise progress each on a quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and year-on-year (y-o-y) foundation, Spencer’s stated in its annual report for FY22. Its omnichannel enterprise noticed 1.8 instances progress y-o-y, reaching round 16.5% of the general standalone gross sales combine with a gross merchandise worth (GMV) of Rs 329 crore in 2021-22.
“When in comparison with the identical interval of the earlier 12 months (FY21), our e-commerce enterprise grew by 1.8x GMV in 2021-22…we’re witnessing elevated demand for our digital retail codecs, and we intend to proceed investing in our omnichannel enterprise sooner or later,” chairman Sanjiv Goenka stated.
Goenka stated logistics would play a transformative position within the retail atmosphere, and the corporate has invested in upgrading warehouse services to enhance stock motion effectivity. Thereby, Spencer’s Retail is increasing its digital attain throughout the nation whereas reaching an optimum product combine. Notably, on a standalone foundation, the non-food combine grew from 14.4% in 2020-21 to 16.3% in 2021-22.
“We proceed to prioritise the growth of high-margin classes i.e; non-food gross sales combine via higher assortments and the introduction of gross sales or return (SOR) manufacturers within the normal merchandise and attire,” the chairman stated. In comparison with FY21, the corporate’s share of the non-food combine share grew by 185 foundation factors (bps) and was gaining momentum in FY22.
Going forward, Spencer’s expects vital progress in its omnichannel mannequin and its investments in its non-food portfolio to reinforce its profitability. “We might proceed enhancing client expertise and growing buyer connection via our in-store and digital codecs. We will even be working in direction of numerous client occasions domestically via ‘Native Shopper Join’ to supply the best-in-class procuring expertise with diverse assortments,” stated Devendra Chawla, CEO & MD.
Chawla stated the corporate was increasing its attain and enhancing its portfolio combine to ship sustainable worth to all its stakeholders. “Nevertheless, uncertainty in regards to the additional potential Covid-19 outbreaks stays,” he added.
The corporate’s Ebitda grew from Rs 61 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 101 crore in 2021-22. Gross margins improved by 30 bps and stood at 20.7% in FY22. Its reported loss stood at Rs 122 crore for FY22 in contrast with Rs 164 crore for FY21.