As part of the Madras Day 2025 celebrations, Miles2Go Consulting Services, a Chennai-based Retail Management Advisory firm, organized the first-of-its-kind retail-focused event “Made in Madras” at Spencers Plaza.
The evening turned into a vibrant confluence of ideas, stories, and perspectives that celebrated Chennai’s entrepreneurial and retail spirit.
The event explored how the city’s retail identity has been shaped over time, blending tradition with modernity, and why “Made in Madras” continues to be a badge of trust and pride for consumers.
Mr. S. Shriram, Retail Industry Veteran who has been a part of the Indian Retail Industry since 1997, speaking on the larger context of retail in Chennai, said, “Retail in Madras has always been community-driven. Be it iconic saree stores, trusted electronic retailers, or food and beverage brands, what binds them is their ability to combine tradition with modern business models.
The city’s entrepreneurs have proven that you don’t need to compromise authenticity to scale up.”
He remarked: “Chennai has consistently been a trendsetter in retail, balancing heritage with innovation. Today’s discussions at ‘Made in Madras’ reinforce the idea that our city’s retailers are not just local champions, but role models for sustainable growth.”
He further added: “Through ‘Made in Madras’, we wanted to honour the city’s unique entrepreneurial journey and retail landscape.
The participation of such respected voices demonstrates the relevance of these stories, and we are committed to curating more such platforms that enrich and empower people.” .
Editor’s Note
The first ever organised retail format in Food and Grocery was launched in the year 1859 at the erstwhile Madras.
“The Spencers Supermarket” was located at none other than where the Spencers Plaza Mall is currently located.
During the late 90s, with 600,000 sq ft of space, 600 parking spots for cars and with over 600 shops, The iconic “Spencers Plaza” was the largest Shopping Mall in Asia.
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