Learn
Learn the Science of Retail. Apply It. Grow Faster.
RetailGuruXcel Learn is your dedicated knowledge hub. Here you don’t buy services – you build skills. We bring 25+ years of retail, FMCG and cooperative experience into practical learning tracks, so you can understand why retail works, not just how.
What You Learn Here
From store owners and distributors to FMCG managers and cooperative leaders – this is where you learn the principles, psychology and discipline behind profitable retail.
CARD 1 – Retail Psychology & Consumer Behaviour
- Decode why customers choose one store over another
- Understand emotional triggers that increase basket size
- Design experiences that build trust and repeat visits
CARD 2 – Retail Science &
Business Basics
- Product mix and category understanding
- Pricing and margin logic
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Stock turns, working capital and
basic retail math
CARD 3 – 360° Retail Excellence Model
- Strategy, store, supply chain and execution basics
- Customer experience levers that drive loyalty
- Simple frameworks to scale from 1 store to many
CARD 4 – Execution & Store Operations
- Layout and shelf planning fundamentals
- Daily/weekly operating routines
- Promotion, display and in-store activation basics
CARD 5 – Data, MIS & Numbers
- How to read your daily/weekly MIS
- Sales, margin, category and ageing insights
- Turning numbers into store actions
CARD 6 – Quality & Productivity Mindset
- Continuous improvement habits (Kaizen way of thinking)
- OKR-based goal setting for teams
- Productivity ideas for retailers and small manufacturers
CARD 7 – Entrepreneurship & Brand Building
- Clarifying your retail or product idea
- Basic positioning and storytelling
- Turning a store or product into a trusted brand
Learnig Formats
Different learners, different formats. Choose what suits your stage and speed.
CARD A – Workshops & Bootcamps
Short, high-energy sessions focused on one theme at a time:
- Retail psychology
-
Category and product
mix - Visual merchandising basics
- Retail finance for non-finance owners
CARD B – Deep-Dive Masterclasses
Structured programs designed for:
- Store owners and supervisors
- Distributors and FMCG teams
- Cooperative retail managers
CARD C – RetailGuruXcel Book & Toolkits
A practical book authored by Dr. Manish M. Bhatt covering:
- Brand vs sales – what comes first?
- Consumer behaviour in Indian retail
- Sales–distribution–marketing value chain
CARD D – Video Lessons & Certification
Fast-paced video learning that sharpens your skills
- Short, focused video capsules on key topics
- Step-by-step learning for your whole team
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Optional assessments
and digital certificates
Who Is This For ?
This Learn section is designed for:
Kirana and supermarket owners
Distributors and stockists
FMCG and retail professionals
Cooperative institutions and federations
Startups and new retail entrepreneurs
Students who want to build a career in retail
Why Learn With RetailGuruxcel ?
- 25+ years of hands-on FMCG, retail and cooperative experience
- Frameworks tested across real stores, not theory
- India-focused, ground-reality examples
- Simple language, high-depth content
- Led by Dr. Manish M. Bhatt – Retail strategist, TQM evangelist and mentor
Ready to Upgrade Your Retail Thinking?
Start with the format that fits you best — a workshop, a masterclass, or the upcoming RetailGuruXcel book. Learning is the first investment that multiplies every other investment in your business.
