The July issue of Images Retail discusses the role of cash-and-carry in Indian modern retail. Read the cover story to have a closer look at various players operating in this space to understand their business model and assess their performance so far. The retail excellence section covers Sohum Shoppe that introduced the concept of mega stores in Northeast India. In the entrepreneur section, Surinder Mahajan, Director, Yougal Sons, shares his success story. The issue also carries Bijou Kurien's thoughts on the strategic role of a retail CEO. Retail managers should keep their employees motivated and positive as it will increase their productivity and lead to a profitable business, says Barkat Charania. Shijo Sunny Thomas writes about how recent events in South Asia have brought forth the need for an effective risk management approach supported by technology. The analysis section explores how to categorise consumers based on their income and buying behaviour and develop strategies to win their confidence.