Retail Reimagined: Unpacking the Retail in Box for Small & Medium Retailers

 

India’s retail sector is experiencing a digital revolution, and Intel’s Retail in a Box is leading the charge. In this episode of To the Edge and Beyond, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how this innovative solution integrates AI-driven analytics and advanced POS systems to streamline operations for India’s 10-13 million kirana stores and small retailers.

Joining the discussion are Arun Raghavan (Head Sales, Distribution and Channel, Intel India), Gaurav Chauhan (Product Manager, TVS Electronics), and Rishi Palekar (Managing Director, Aurify). Together, they shed light on how Retail in a Box addresses challenges like workload consolidation, inventory optimization, and customer engagement.

“Retail in a Box brings Intel’s cutting-edge technology to the edge, enabling real-time analytics and cost-efficient operations,” says Arun Raghavan. By leveraging Intel processors and the OpenVINO toolkit, retailers can now deliver faster billing, reduce latency, and provide tailored customer experiences.

For small store owners, the solution simplifies tech adoption. “We consolidate all operations – from billing to customer analytics – into a ready-to-use package that retailers can deploy in 30 minutes,” explains Gaurav Chauhan. Meanwhile, Rishi Palekar emphasizes how AI empowers small businesses: “AI provides actionable insights into customer behavior, optimizes inventory, and reduces costs, enabling kirana stores to stay competitive.”

The Make in India initiative further strengthens this solution, ensuring cost-effective, locally manufactured hardware tailored to Indian markets. Intel’s collaboration with TVS Electronics and Aurify guarantees scalability and ongoing support for retailers across the country.

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