A PROJECT REPORT ON

CONSUMER TASTE & PREFERENCES IN

FASHIONABLE GARMENTS AT



In fulfillment of the requirements for
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
(2013-2015)

Under the Guidance of:
Prof. Ajit Narayan Mohanty
Marketing Faculty

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Prof. Ajit Narayan Mohanty Shiba
Prasad Mishra
Marketing Faculty Regd
No.-1301247136





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report on CONSUMER TASTE & PREFERENCES IN
FASHIONABLE GARMENTS in the year 2013-2015 in
final fulfillment of Post Graduate Diploma in Management
(PGDM). He has successfully completed the project under
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TASTE & PREFERENCES IN FASHIONABLE GARMENTS is my
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PREFACE

This project report attempts to bring under one cover
the entire hard work and dedication put in by me in
the completion of the project work on Consumer Taste
& Preferences in Fashionable Garments at Big bazaar.
I have expressed my experiences in my own simple way. I
hope who goes through it will find it interesting and worth
reading. All constructive feedback is cordially invited.



Date: Shiba Prasad Mishra
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

It is really a matter of pleasure for me to get an opportunity to thank all the
persons who contributed directly or indirectly for the successful completion of
the project report, Consumer Taste & Preferences in Fashionable Garments .
First of all I am extremely thankful to my college Regional College of
Management for providing me with this opportunity and for all its cooperation
and contribution. I also express my gratitude to my Project mentor and guide
Prof. Ajit Narayan Mohanty. I am highly thankful to our respected project
guide for giving me the encouragement and freedom to conduct my project.
I am also grateful to all my faculty members for their valuable guidance and
suggestions for my entire study.
I would also like to thank the Big Bazaar team for extending their valuable
time and cooperation.


Shiba Prasad Mishra
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CONTENTS



1. Introduction
2. Consumer taste and preferences in fashion
3. Company Profile
4. Competitors Profile
5. Methodology
6. Data Analysis
7. Findings
8. Conclusion
9. Recommendations/Suggestions
10. Bibliography and References
















INTRODUCTION

The Retail Industry in India:
After 50 years of unorganized retailing and fragmented kirana stores, the Indian
retail industry has finally begun to move towards modernization, systematization
and consolidation. Indias billion plus population and its changing lifestyle
continue to kindle the interest of major retail chains.
The retail sector in India is witnessing a huge revamping exercise as traditional markets
make way for new formats such as departmental stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets
and specialty stores. Western-style malls have begun appearing in metros and second-
rung cities alike introducing the Indian consumer to a shopping experience like never
before.
Rated the fifth most attractive emerging retail market, India is being seen as a potential
goldmine. It has been ranked 2nd in a Global Retail Development Index of 30 developing
countries drawn up by A T Kearney. The list was developed as a response to requests
from retail chains facing saturated demand in most western markets.
India's vast middle class and its almost untapped retail industry are key
attractions for global retail giants wanting to enter newer markets.
In the last decade or so, the much oppressed Indian consumer has undergone a
sea change. Consumer Revolution in India can be studied by analysing the
different parameters of the Indian consumer.
Changing Income Profile:
The key global trend in the retail industry is the change in the consumers mind-
set. Unlike in the past where consumers had largely physical stores to walk-in and shop




from, todays consumers are demanding the freedom to decide the channel of
transaction. As higher incomes generate additional spending and as the consumer
experience his/her freedom of expression in a liberalized world, the broad contours of
the retail market have changed significantly.




Household Income class Number of Household (millions) and

( Annual Income ) (% of Population)



FY 1996 FY 2002 FY 2006 FY 2009

"RICH" :

(> INR 5 Lacs) CAGR: 15%

1.2 0.8% 2.6 1.5% 5.2 2.6% 7.0 3.3%

"UPPER MIDDLE" :

(INR 3 - 5 Lacs) CAGR: 10%

32.5 19.7% 46.4 25.6% 75.5 37.9% 91.0 42.7%

"MIDDLE" :

(INR 1 3 Lacs) CAGR: 2%

54.1 32.8% 74.4 41.2% 81.7 41.1% 85.0 39.9%

"LOWER" :

(< INR 1 Lacs) CAGR: -8%
77.0 46.7% 57.2 31.7% 36.7 18.4% 30.0 14.1%






420 million people (90 million families) expected to be added in the middle and upper

Middle income groups by FY 2009.




100

80
Rich



No,of
60
Upper Middle


Households

(millions)
40
Middle




20
Lower







0

FY 1996 FY 2002 FY 2006 FY 2009





Changing age profile:
This determinant is going to be very important for the growth prospect of Indian retail
sector. With an estimated population of around 1.08 billion, the major lucrative
point from retailers perspective is the rapid increase in the proportion of people
in the consuming age group of 15-45.
A study shows that there should be a big surge in the 15-45 age group up from
210 million (25% of the total population) in 1991 to a projected 600 million by 2010.
This demographic shift in favor of younger people can be a harbinger of
increased urbanization, and could raise the consumption of branded and aspirational
products.

Organized Retailing In India:
The retail market is highly fragmented and is dominated by the in numerous,
independent, owner managed shops. The modern day consumer is in the process of
getting exposed to the organized version of retail. What distinguishes organized
retailers is the presence in multiple locations and their ability to extract huge
concessions from the manufacturers because of economies of scale.
Establishment of international quality formats modified to suit Indian behaviour,
improvement in retail processes and a turnaround in the operation of some
existing Retailers have contributed to the development of organized retailing.
Organized retail, at present comprises merely 4.6 per cent of the total market in
India.
Organized retailing is projected to growth to grow at the rate of about 37 per
cent in 2007 and 42 per cent in 2008. Organized retail in India has the potential
to add over INR 2,000 billion ($ 45 billion) business by the Year 2010 a
figure that Appears quite small if one were to compare the extent of the total
market.
If this growth is sustained, the share of organized retailing should rise to 6% to
10% by the end of this decade.









Challenges in Retailing:
Foreign Direct Investment:
FDI in retail in India, which has been recommended (to the extent of 51 per
cent) by ICRIER, a New Delhi-based policy research group, is under the
consideration of the Union Government. Indias retail industry being dominated by
the unorganized sector, there is a threat that FDI could adversely affect the small
retailers. Also, the threat increases if report of the UK Competition Commission is
to be believed, which says thousands of retail jobs were lost on the entry of
hypermarkets through FDI in retail in the UK.
As per Images Handbook 2006, employment in retail is 2nd largest after
agriculture pegged at around 8% of Indias total employment, dominated by
supermarkets and hypermarkets. Therefore FDI will throw up huge employment
opportunities. Retail can create many new jobs in different sectors like BPO, Tourism &
hospitality, etc. FDI will radically and favorably impact the value creation and
modernization of India's retail sector.
The think-tank has suggested that any opening up of FDI in retail should be gradual (3-5
years) to give the domestic industry enough time to adjust to the changes and to cope
up with competition from Wall-Marts and Carrefours of the world.
Real Estate of Retail Industry:
Real estate costs are high in India and it is also not easy to find a suitable property for a
large format retail store. Usually, spaces in malls are given out on lease rentals and
never sold upright. The rates are highly speculative in nature. The demand is very high
for good locations as there is unbelievable business and their turnaround is
tremendous.
Legislation and Supply Chain Management:




Different sales tax rates across states make supply chain management a difficult task for
retailers. High import duties reduce the product choices available to the end consumer.
However restrictions on imports are gradually being reduced.


Size of the retail distribution network:
In terms of number of retail outlets, India ranks highest in the world with around
12 Million outlets across the country. The excellent network of retail outlets is going to
be one of the principle driving forces behind the growth of the retail industry. On the
other hand, the per capita retail space is among the lowest in the world at 2 sq ft. per
person as opposed to 16 sq ft. per person in the US. This fragmented nature of retail
space seems to indicate a tremendous opportunity for Indian retail to organize and
reap the benefits of economies of scale.

The Price-sensitive Consumer:
The Indian consumers are price-sensitive and bargain-driven. Prices of branded
products are uniform throughout the country. Unbranded products or lesser-known
brands offer a very large margin to retailers, thereby allowing them to offer discount.

Brand Competition:
The Indian urban consumers are value conscious. Many brands have established
themselves strongly over years. Despite the absence of an international retail chain,
international brands have edged out local competition by focusing on economies of
scale.



















COMPANY PROFILE
About the company:
Type: Public Retailing Industry
Head Quarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
CEO: Kishore Biyani
Parent: Future Group
Website: FutureBazaar.com

Future value Retail limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of pantaloons Retail (India)
Limited. This entity has been crated keeping in mind the growth and the current
size of the companys value retail business, led by its format division, Big Bazaar and
Food Bazaar. The company operates 120 Big Bazaar stores, 170 Food Bazaar stores,
among other formats, in over 70 cities across the country, covering an operational retail
space of Over 6 million square feet. As a focuses entity driving the growth of the
groups value retail business, Future value Retail Limited (FVRL) will continue to
deliver more value to its customers, supply partners, stakeholders and
communities Across the country and shape the growth of modern retail in India.
Every day, Future group brings multiple products, opportunities and services to
millions of customers in India. Through over 15 million square feet of retail space, it




serves customers in 85 cities and 60 rural locations across the country. Most of all,
ithelps India shop, save and realize and aspirations to live a better quality of life every
day.
Future group understands the soul of Indian customers. As one of Indias retail pioneers
with multiple retail formats, it connects a diverse and passionate community of Indian
buyers, sellers and business. The collective impact on business is staggering; around
220 million customers walk into our stores each year and choose products and
services supplied by over 30000 small, medium and large entrepreneurs and
manufacturers from across India. And this number is set to grow.
Future group employs 35000 people directly from every section of our society. It
source suppliers from enterprises across the country, creating fresh employment,
impacting livelihoods, empowering local communities and fostering mutual growth.
Future group believes in the India dream and have aligned its business practices
to large objective of being a premier catalyst in Indias consumption-led growth
story. Working towards this end, future group are ushering positive socioeconomic
change in communities to help the Indian dream fly high and the sonekichidiyasoar
once again. This approach remains embedded in future group ethos even as it rapidly
expands its footprints deeper into India.
BIG BAZAARis a chain of hypermarket in India. Currently there are 120 stores across 70
cities and towns in India. Big Bazaar id designed as an agglomeration of bazaar or
Indian market with clusters offering a wide range of merchandise including
fashion and apparels, food products, general merchandise, furniture, electronics,
book, fast food and leisure and entertainment section.
Brief History of the Company
Big bazaar was launched in September, 2001 with the opening of itsfirst fourStores in
Calcutta, Indore, Bangalore and Hyderabad in 22 days. Within a span of ten years, there
are 120 Big bazaar stores in 70 cities and towns across India.
Big Bazaar was started by Kishore Biyani, the Group CEO and Managing Director of
Pantaloons Retail. Though Big bazaar was launchedpurely as a fashionformat including
apparel, cosmetics, accessory and general merchandise, over the years
Big bazaar has included a wide range of products and service offering under their
chain. The current formats include Big bazaar, Food bazaar, Electronic bazaar and
Furniture bazaar. The inspiration behind this entire retail format was from
saravanastores, a local store in T. Nagar, Chennai. The stores are customized to
provide the feel of mandis and meals while Offering the modern retail feature like




Quality, Choice and convenience. As the modern Indian familys favourite retail store,
Big bazaar is popularly known as the Indian WallMart.
On successful completion of ten years in Indian retail industry, in 2011, Big bazaar
has come up a new logo with new tag line Naye India ka Bazaar replacing the earlier
ones IsseSastaAurAcchaKahinNahin
Big Bazaar has clearly emerged as the favourite shopping destination for millions of its
consumers, across the country, its success is a true statement to the emotional bonding
it has established with the Indian consumer, on account of its value offerings, a
inspirational appeal and service levels. Shop till you drop! Big Bazaar has
democratized shopping in India and is so much more than a hypermarket. Here, you
will find over 1, 70,000 products under one roof that cater to every need of a family,
making Big Bazaar Indias favorite shopping destination. At Big Bazaar, you will get
the best products at the best prices from apparel to general merchandise like
plastics, home furnishings, utensils, crockery, cutlery, sports goods, car accessories,
books and music, computer accessories and many, many more.Big Bazaar is the
destination where you get products available at prices lower than the MRP, setting a
new level of standard in price, convenience and quality. If you are a fashion conscious
buyer who wants great clothes at great prices, Big Bazaar is the place to be.
Leveraging on the companys inherent strength of fashion, BigBazaar has created a
strong value-for-money proposition for its customers. This highlights the uniqueness
of Big Bazaar as compared to traditional hypermarkets, which principally revolve
around food, groceries and general merchandise. Boasting of an impressive array of
private labels, Big Bazaar is continually striving to provide customers witha complete
look. So be it mens wear, womens wear, kids wear, sportswear or party wear, Big
Bazaar fashions has it all!
Strategy of Big Bazaar
According to Kishore Biyanis 3-C theory, change and confidence among the entire
population is leading to rise in consumption, through better employment and
income which in turn is creating value to agriculture products across country.

Vision:
To deliver Everything, Everywhere, Every time for every time for Every Indian
consumer in the most profitable manner. Indias transformation into the legendary
SonekiChidiya (golden bird), taking wings once again to reach greater heights





Mission:
We share the vision and belief that our customers and stakeholders shall
be served only by creating and executing future scenarios in the
consumption space leading to economic development.
We will be the trendsetters in evolving formats, creating retail reality,
makingconsumption affordable for all customer segments for classes and for
masses.
We shall infuse Indian brands with confidence and renewed ambition.
We shall be efficient, cost conscious and committed to quality in whatever we
do.
We shall ensure that our positive attitude, sincerity, humility and united
determination shall be the driving force to make us successful.


Board of directors
Mr. Kishore Biyani, Managing Director
Mr.GopikrishnanBiyani, Whole Time Director
Mr.RakeshBiyani, CEO Retail
VedPrakashArya, Independent Director
Mr.ShaileshHaribhakti, Independent Director
Mr.S.Doreswamy, Independent Director
Dr.D.O.Koshy, Independent Director
Ms.AnjuPoddar, Independent Director
Ms.BalaDeshpande, Independent Director
Mr.AnilHarish ,IndependentDirector

Innovations of Big Bazaar
Wednesday Bazaar




Big Bazaar introduced the Wednesday Bazaar concept and promoted it as
HafteKaSabseSasta Din. It was mainly to draw customers to the stores on
Wednesdays, when least number of customers is observed. According to the chain, the
aim of the concept is "to give homemakers the power to save the most and even the
stores in the city don a fresh look to make customers feel that it is their day".

SabseSasta Din
With a desire to achieve sales of Rs 26 Crore in a one single day, Big Bazaar
introduced the concept of "SabseSasta Din". The idea was to simply create a day in a
year that truly belonged to Big Bazaar. This was launched on January 26, 2006 and the
result was exceptional that police had to come in to control the mammoth crowd. The
concept was such a huge hit that the offer wasincreased from one day to three days in
2009 (24 to 26 Jan) and to five days in 2011 (22-26 Jan)

MahaBachat
MahaBachat was started off in 2006 as a single day campaign with attractive
promotional offers across all Big Bazaar stores. Over theyears it has grown into a 6
days biannual campaign. It has attractive offers in all its value formats such as Big
Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Electronic Bazaar and Furniture Bazaar - catering to the entire
needs of a consumer.

The Great Exchange Offer




On February 12, 2009 Big Bazaar launched "The Great Exchange Offer", through
with the customers can exchange their old goods in for Big Bazaar coupons. Later,
consumers can redeem these coupons for brand new goods across the nation.



Achievements and Awards
2004
Big Bazaar wins its first award and national recognition. Big Bazaar and Food
Bazaar awarded the countrys most admired retailer award in value retailing and
food retailing segment at the India Retail Forum.
A day before Diwali, the store at LowerParel becomes the first to touch Rs 10
million turnover on a single day.
2005
Launches a unique shopping program: the Big Bazaar Exchange Offer, inviting
customers to exchange household junk at Big Bazaar.
Electronic Bazaar and Furniture Bazaar are launched.
Big Bazaar andICICI Banklaunched ICICI Bank-Big Bazaar Gold credit card
program to reward its loyal customers.
2006
Big Bazaar launches Shakti, Indias first credit card program tailored for
Housewives.
Navaras the jewellery store launched within Big Bazaar stores.
2007
Big Bazaar partners with Futurebazaar.com to launch India's most popular
shopping portal.
Big Bazaar initiates the "Power of One" campaign to help raise funds for the
Save The Children India Fund.
Pantaloons Retail wins the International Retailer of the Year at US-based
National Retail Federation convention in New York and Emerging Retailer of
the Year award at the World Retail Congress held in Barcelona.






2008
Big Bazaar becomes the fastest growing hypermarket format in the world with
the launch of its 101st store within 7 years of launch.
Big Bazaar dons a new look with a fresh new section, Fashion@Big Bazaar
Big Bazaar joins the league of Indias Business Super brands. It is voted among
the top ten service brands in the country in the latest Pitch-IMRB international
survey.
Big Bazaar initiated the Mega Saving "Monthly Bachat Bazaar" campaign, to
provide exceptional deals on groceries and food items during the first week of
every month.
2009
Big Bazaar captures almost one-third share in food and grocery products sold
through modern retail in India
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Asin, youth icons of India, were chosen as the
brand ambassadors of Big Bazaar
Big Bazaar announced the launch of 'The Great Exchange Offer'
2010
Big Bazaar wins CNBC Awaaz Consume r Awards for the third consecutive year.
Adjudged the Most Preferred Multi Brand Food & Beverage Chain, Most
Preferred Multi Brand Retail Outlet and Most Preferred Multi Brand One Stop
Shop.
Big Bazaar connects over 30,000 small and medium Indian manufacturers and
Entrepreneurs with around 200 million customers visiting its stores.
VidyaBalanwas chosen as the brand ambassador of Big Bazaar's Price
Challenge exercise
2011
For the convenience of the online customers, Big Bazaar has started free
shipping on all orders above Rs. 1000.
2012
Big Bazaar entered into a five year multi- million dollar deal with Cognizant
Technology Solutions for IT infrastructure services that support Future Group's
network of stores, warehouses, offices, and data centers.








MARKETING MIX

4 PS of Big Bazaar
PRODUCT MIX: Apparels Home Care Chill Station Farm Produce Denims& Shirts
Shampoos Soft Drink Fruits Fabrics Detergents Packaged Juices Vegetables Formal
Wear Soaps Milk Items Imported Fruits Casual Wear Liquid Wash Frozen Foods
Dairy Products

PRICE MIX: Value Pricing (EDLP) Promotional Pricing, Low Interest Financing, Psychological
Discounting, Special Event Pricing Differentiated Pricing, TimePricing Bundling

PLACE MIX: Initially Identifies Future/Potential development areas. Acquire such areas at an
early phase before the real estate value booms. Located at high traffic areas. Designto look
crowded.

PROMOTION MIX :SaalKeSabseSaste 3 DinFuture Card(3%Discoun t)Advertising(Print ads,
TV Ads, Radio)Brand Endorsement by M.S Dhoni .Exchange Offer WeekendDiscount Point of
Purchase Promotion





SWOT ANALYSIS




Strengths
Benefit of early entry into the retail industry.
Frequent offers for customer. (EDLP Every Day Least Price)
Point Of Purchase promotion
It has goodwill of being a format of Future Group, which has pan India presence.
Vast range of products under one roof helping in attracting customer and their
experience.
Own products.
Cleanliness & hygiene is up to the standard.
Diversified business operating all over India in retail industry
Weakness
No furniture to complete the offerings.
Very thin margin.
High perishable items like vegetables are kept.
Unavailability of popular Brand item with regards to clothing
Opportunity
Lots of potential in the rural markets.
Mood of optimism is creeping in the mind of consumers regarding facilities.
Can expand the business in smaller cities as there is lot of opportunity.

Threats
High business risk involved.
Lots of competitors coming up to tap the market potential (stiff competition)
Unorganized Retail sectors

THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
What is retailing?
Retailing includes all the activities involved in selling goods or services directly to final
consumers for their personal, no business use. A Retailer or Retail store is any business
enterprise whose sell volume comes primarily from retailing.
Type of Retailers:




Retail organization exhibit great variety and new form keep emerging. Several classifications
have been proposed. For our purposes, we will discuss store retailing, nonstore retailing, and
retail organizations.
Store Retailing:
Consumers today can shop for goods and services in a wide variety of store. The most important
retail store types, many of which are found in most countries, fall in eight categories:
Specialty store
Department store
Supermarkets
Convenience store
Discount store
Off price retailers
Superstore
Catalog showroom
Specialty store:
Carry a narrow product line with a deep assortment within that line.
Department store:
Carry several product lines typically clothing, home furnishing, and household goods with each
line operated as a separate department managed by specialist buyers or merchandisers.
Supermarkets:
Relatively large , low cost, low margin, high volume, self service operations design to serve the
consumers total needs for food, laundry, and household maintenance product. Convenience
store: Relatively small store that are located near residential areas, are open long hour seven
days a week, and carry a limited line of high turnover convenience product.
Discount store:
Sell standard merchandise at lower price by accepting lower margin and selling higher volumes.
Off-price Retailers:
Buy at less than regular wholesale price and charge consumer less than retail.
Superstores:
Average 35000 square feet of selling space and have traditionally aimed at meeting Consumers
total needs for routinely purchase food and non-food items.
Catalog showrooms:
Sell a broad selection of high mark-up, fast moving, brand name goods at discount prices.




What is retail strategy?
A retail strategy is an overall plan or framework of action that guides a retailer. Without pre-
defined and well-integrated strategy the firm may flounder and be unable to cope with the
environment that surrounds it.
Elements of a retail strategy:
1 Situation analysis
It means:
Defining and adhering to an organizational mission i.e. what is the firms attitude to
consumers, employee, competitors, government and others.
Evaluating ownership and management option i.e. whether to operate as a sole
Proprietorship a partnership or a corporation as well as whether to start a new
business, to buy an existing business or to become a franchisee.
Outlining goods/service category o be sold i.e. in what line of business should a retail
firm operate?



2 Objectives:
These are the goals, long run and short run, that a retailer hopes to attain. These goals are sales
(including growth, stability and market share) profit (including level, return on investment and
efficiency) satisfaction of public (including stock holders and consumers) and image (including
customer and perception). The statement of clear objectives help to mould a strategy and
translate the company mission into action.
3 - Identification of customer:
The retailer must identify the characteristics and needs of customers. The customer group that a
retailer seeks to attract and satisfy is called the target market. In selecting it targemarket, a
retailer may use one of the three techniques: selling goods and services to broad spectrum of
customers, the mass market, zeroing in on one specific group, a market segment are aiming at
two or more distinct consumer groups, multiple segments.








4 - Overall strategy:
This strategy involves two components: Controllable variables that are those aspects of
business that the retailer can directly affect (such as choosing a store location, management of
business, merchandise management and pricing and communicating with the customer).
Uncontrollable variables that is those aspect of business to which the retailer must adopt (such
as customers needs, competition, technological changes, economic conditions, seasonal
changes, legal restrictions).
5 - Specific activities:
These actions are known as tactics and encompass a retailers daily and short term operation.
They must be responsive to the uncontrollable environment (like use of research while deciding
the store location, proper planning for merchandise, various promotional etc.) activities.

6 Control:
In this phase a semi annual or annual review of the company should take place, with the
strategy and tactics that have been developed and implemented being evaluated against the
business i.e.















RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Market Research is defined as a systematic gathering, recording and analysis of the data
concerned with an objective. This whole activity is divided in to various parts & after
compilation of that we reach at certain findings, which enable us to take marketing decision.
It involves the diagnosis of information needed and the selection of relevant and interrelated
variables. Project Title: Impact of Service Quality on Customer Retention at Big Bazaar
The project was conducted to determine the Consumer Behaviour which helped to throw light
on competitors. This will gives us an idea about the current market scenario and what exactly
attracts a customer towards a store.
Research Design:
A research design is the specification of method and procedure or acquiring information
needed. According to my research design I have performed the following steps in the project.
Steps:
1. To decide the objective of research.
2. To determine the most suitable method of research.
3. To determine the source of data.
4. To decide the appropriate instrument for data collection.
5. To determine the suitable sampling design & sample design.
6. To conduct the field survey for data collection.
7. To process and analyze data.
8. To prepare the research report.

Data source:
In this study both primary as well as secondary data is collected for project.
Primary data:
It is that data which is collected at fist hand either by researcher or someone else especially for
the purpose of study. Here I collected the data from the target segment through questionnaire
i.e. from consumers, the common people who have visited a store.






Method of data collection:
Survey method

Secondary data:
It refers to any data which have been gathered earlier for some other purpose. Here the
secondary data was collected from the following sources:
Journals and magazines
Internet (related websites) Text books
Research type:
I have used the descriptive method. It is a specification of method and procedures for acquiring
the information needed to solve the problems. It is an overall pattern or framework of the
project that stipulates what information is to be collected from which source and by what
procedure.
Research Instrument:
The tool used for data collection was Structured Questionnaire which was designed keeping the
objective in mind. Some direct questions were asked to respondent.
Sampling plan:
Sample Universe:
Our sample population was places near Daragha Bazaar Cuttack.
Sample Unit:
Men and Women who visited store often or occasionally.
Area:
Area Under study was restricted to Cuttack.
Sampling technique:
Convenience sampling
Sampling size:
Sample size taken by us was 100 people.
Contact method:
Contact method used in the survey was Personal Interview.






DATA ANALYSIS
1- How often do you buy from here?
a) Weekly twice c) fortnightly once
b) Weekly once d) Whenever the need arises
No. of Respondent in percentage (%)
Weekly twice 10
Weekly Once 30
Fortnightly once 20
Whenever the need arises 40



Interpretation:
Maximum numbers of respondents like to buy from big bazaar, when their need arise.
0
10
20
30
40
weekly twice
weekly once
Fortnightly
once
whenever the
need arises
No. of respondent
no. Of respondent






2- When was the last time you bought from her?
a) 1 week ago c) 1 month ago
b) 2 weeks ago d) 1
st
time purchase











Interpretation:
Sales
0
20
40
60
80
1 week ago
2 weeks ago
1 month ago
1st time
purchase
Sales
Sales




80% Respondent mentioned that shopping comes to their mind when they think of store where
as others mentioned that Entertainment and hangout.







3- Do you buy only for yourself from here?
a) Yes b) No







Interpretation:
No of Respondent
Yes
No




It is very clear from above analysis that a store with Book store and kids zone preferred the
most by the consumer.





4- For whom else do you buy from her?
a) Family c) Relatives
b) Friends d) Others specify



Interpretation:
After going through above data we can interpret that Offers and discount are the major reasons
which attract customers to a store, then comes price range and variety of Brand , so we should
try to give more offers and discount which attract to all.

Family
Friends
Relatives
Others




5- Which brand do you prefer the most here?
a) DJ & C c) Knight Hood
b) Lee Cooper d) Others specify







Interpretation:
Maximum portion (72%) of the customers is coming for shopping twice in a week or more. It
means shopping is a usual habit of a customer.





6- At what time do you like to shop most?
No of Respondent
DJ & C
Lee Cooper
Knight Hood
Others




a) Afternoon c) Night
b) Evening d) In your free time




Interpretation:
Most of the Respondent prefers to go for shopping on weekends followed by Wednesday.

7- Why do you buy from here?
a) Low pricing c) Better service
b) Better Quality d) Others if, specify

No of Respondent
Afternoon
Evening
Night
In your free time





Interpretation:
Maximum portion (41%) of the sample preferred shopping in the peak hrs that is 5pm 9pm
Evening.






8- With whom do you shop?
a) Family c) Relatives
b) Friends d) Alone
No of Respondent
Low pricing
Better Quality
Better service
Others






Interpretation:
Most of the sample (48%) do shopping with their friends, next big portion (16%) use to
go for shopping with their Parents




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9- What else do you want to find here?
a) Variety c) More brand
b) Colours d) Others if, specify

No of Respondent
Family
Friends
Relatives
Alone






Interpretation:
Most of the customers (60%) do shopping for their family.





10- Are you loyal to one brand?
a) Yes b) No

No of Respondent
Variety
Colours
More brand
Others







Interpretation:
80% of the sample mentioned that they spend all together 2hrs. in single visit of shopping.
The lowest percentage of customers mentioned that they spend More than 3 Hour in a
single visit of shopping.

11- What is your primary objective for coming her e?
a) Max of varieties c) Discount
b) Low price d) Others if, specify






No of Respondent
Yes
No






Interpretation:
After going through above data we can interpret that most of the respondents made
preplan before shopping.




12. How do you rate fashion section of Big Bazaar?
a) Excellent c) Average
b) Good d) Fair

No of Respondent
Max of varieties
Low price
Discount
Others







Interpretation:
After going through above data we can interpret that most of the respondents are
Spending their money on shopping in between Rs.1001-3000 followed by less than
Rs.1000/month.



13-How much do you spend on fashion in a month?
a) Below Rs 1000 c) Rs 1500-2000
b) Rs 1000-1500 d) Above Rs 2000

No of Respondent
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair






Interpretation:
After going through above data we can interpret that most of the respondents are expect
Latest trends and Fashion and quality from store merchandise





14-Do you feel that employee in fashion section are well vessed?
a) Yes b) No

Sales
Below Rs 1000
Rs 1000-1500
Rs 1500-2000
Above Rs 2000








15-What alternatives do you have with respect to Big Bazaar?
a) Geeta Fashion c) Pantaloons
b) Metro Bazar d) Others if, specify




NO OF RESPONDENT
Yes
No








16-Is fashion at Big Bazaar Modern or Trendy?
a) Yes b) No
NO OF RESPONDENT
Geeta Fashion
Metro Bazar
Pantaloons
Others






Interpretation:

Sample says that the quality of merchandise is very good in Big bazaar.

17-Are you satisfied with the fashionable garments of Big Bazaar?
a) Yes b) No






NO OF RESPONDENT
Yes
No









18-Are you aware about all the brands in fashion garments of Big Bazaar?
a) Yes b) No








NO OF RESPONDENT
Yes
No
















19-Do you feel that the fashion garments of Big Bazaar are adequate/sufficient enough?
a) Yes b) No

NO OF RESPONDENT
Yes
No




















NO OF RESPONDENT
Yes
No




FINDINGS


Maximum number of respondent like going to Big bazaar for shopping. From the analysis
we find that a store with variety of brand as well as new fashion is preferred the most by
consumer since he/she can compare the brand quality.

It has been found that most of the people in Cuttack like going to Big bazaar followed by
Reliance bazaar.

Most of the respondent preferred going to a store twice in a month.

Most of the respondents preferred to shop in Big bazaar because of offers and discount.

Most of the respondents are expecting variety and quality from store merchandise.

It is found that most of the respondents are spending their money on shopping in between
Rs.1001-3000 followed by less than Rs.1000/month.

It is found that most of the respondents made preplan before shopping.

It is found that most of the respondents preferred shopping in the peak hrs that is in the
evening.

Most of the respondents preferred for shopping in the weekends mostly in the Saturdays and
Sundays. Followed by Wednesday.

It is found that majority of customers are coming for shopping twice in a week or more. It
means shopping is a usual habit of a customer.

It is very clear from above analysis that a store with book store is preferred the most by
consumer since he/she can spend more time in such store.

Most of the respondents were found that they preferred to shop with friend.

From analysis we find that most of the customer preferred to shop for own.










RECOMMENDATION
Shopping has become a more whole some experience today and the segment which Feels the
need for the add-on offering is not complaining.

It was seen that, kurta section was the one where majority of the female customers were
stressing on the limited variety. Concentration on this section will simultaneously help us to
tackle the increasing competition from OTHER STORE in the Women Indian wear.
In the Mens section, stock and varieties in T-Shirts has to be increased. For instance, full-
sleeves T-Shirts. Also introducing new brands in this section is required.
During the research period there were cases where customer has selected the design and
pattern, but end-up without buying it due to non-availability of the required size. This problem
can be solved till some extent if we immediately check for the required size at our other stores.
New collections in Party wear have to be added in both Men and Women section.
Unavailability of colors was the main issue in the Party wear section.

More frequent promotional activities are to be conducted in the store. During the research
period it was known that many people were not aware about the available offers at the store.
Innovation at regular interval required not only in products but also in customer services.
Merchandise for all type of income levels should be available.
We should try to keep the customer loyal to us so that his or her visits to the store increase or
at least rewind them from switching to other store
Customer loyalty program is must for retaining the customer since acquiring a new customer
is five times more expensive then retaining an existing customer.
Ambience of the store should be different and attractive so that the customer feels at ease
each time he or she visits the store.
Skilled personnel are required.