Dr. Dheeraj Dogra – The Man Behind India's Retail Evolution | Real Estate | Global Perspective

In this power-packed episode 52 of Day Forward with Vipin Suree, we sit down with Dr. Dheeraj Dogra —a retail and real estate veteran with over 34 years of global experience, including 21 years in the U.S. and 15 years shaping India’s retail transformation.

From Bed Bath & Beyond’s early growth, launching personal shopping at Macy’s, to leading major mall projects for DLF, M3M, and Omaxe, Dr. Dheeraj has worn many hats—including that of a New York cop. Yes, really.

What you'll discover in this episode:

🔹 His early life and the life-altering moment that pushed him to grind through part-time jobs in the U.S.
🔹 Building Bed Bath & Beyond from 2 to 65+ stores—trusted with core business from day one
🔹 Innovation at Macy’s – how he pioneered personal shopping and what it means in today's retail
🔹 Why he returned to India after 20 successful years in the U.S.
🔹 DLF Mall of India, international brand launches, and India's evolving retail ecosystem
🔹 U.S. vs Indian retail – candid takes on process, enforcement, and where India lags
🔹 Investment tips – SCOs, leased mall models, fractional ownership, and retail trends you can’t ignore
🔹 Policy insights – What RERA needs, and what needs to change for Indian retail to thrive

This is more than a career story—it’s a deep dive into the business of retail, urban development, and where India stands in the global game.

✨ From high-stakes boardrooms to boots-on-ground policing in NYC, Dheeraj's story is a masterclass in adaptability, strategy, and leadership.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re into:
✅ Real Estate
✅ Retail Business Strategy
✅ Investment Trends
✅ Urban Policy & Development
✅ Inspirational Career Journeys

Whether you’re exploring retail careers, real estate investment, or want to learn how global retail really works, this conversation is a masterclass in strategic thinking.

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Timestamps

00.00 -Trailer
03:30 - His early life and the life-altering moment that pushed him to grind through part-time jobs in the U.S.
12 : 25 - Building Bed Bath & Beyond from 2 to 65+ stores—trusted with core business from day one
13:23 - Innovation at Macy’s – how he pioneered personal shopping and what it means in today's retail
23:35 - Why he returned to India after 20 successful years in the U.S.
26:33 - DLF Mall of India, international brand launches, and India's evolving retail ecosystem
32:25 - U.S. vs Indian retail – candid takes on process, enforcement, and where India lags
1:07:55 - Investment tips – SCOs, leased mall models, fractional ownership, and retail trends you can’t ignore
1:26:50 - Policy insights – What RERA needs, and what needs to change for Indian retail to thrive.

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