Vijay Kumar TR - Co-Founder, Rare Planet

Vijay Kumar TR

Co-Founder, Rare Planet

More about Vijay Kumar TR

Co-Founder Rare Planet | Shark Tank S1 🐬 | Building India's Largest Airport Retail Brand | Making Karigars Real #AtmaNirbhar

An MBA with extensive experience in planning, implementing and managing Luxury retail, Airport Retail Operations. Seasoned in Strategizing, Business Development, Franchisee Network Development & Management, Opening of Exclusive Brand Store, Set-up SIS, Small Exclusive Format Stores, Airport Retail, Key Accounts Management, Buying, and Vendor Management. Startup Mentor for retail business.

Feel blessed to be part of a journey that impacts rural artisans for their livelihood and showcase their art to the world. 

Co-founder of Rare Planet Handicrafts Pvt Ltd., A young start-up focused on uplifting rural artisans that connects more than 2000 families PAN India. Rare Planet does a bit for society by bringing rural-based handicrafts to the limelight where ever possible. Rare Planet is focused on Travel Retail with a presence at major airports and domestic retail PAN India. Rare Planet also retail fashion jewelry "SITARA" PAN India through airports. We do have an exclusive gift /book store at Durgapur, West Bengal.

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