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» Retailwire: 2007: Shades of Retailing Green
The weak dollar makes the United States a good place to shop for foreign consumers, and now those that don't have the time or resources to jet over can buy from American retailers that are opening up their online operations...
The weak dollar makes the United States a good place to shop for foreign consumers, and now those that don't have the time or resources to jet over can buy from American retailers that are opening up their online operations...
» Experience Vs Convenience, as the retail melee goes
This is India(ns) talking. Where, once upon a time, anything to everything could, would, and had to be bought from the nearest kirana shop (mom-and-pop store) - the same shop wherefrom our grandfathers went to buy...
This is India(ns) talking. Where, once upon a time, anything to everything could, would, and had to be bought from the nearest kirana shop (mom-and-pop store) - the same shop wherefrom our grandfathers went to buy...
» Retailwire: Of Sense and Sentimentality in Store VM
Visual merchandising has taken a turn for the comfortable this holiday season as stores attempt to help put shoppers more at ease and into a state where they'll be more likely to spend their money.
Visual merchandising has taken a turn for the comfortable this holiday season as stores attempt to help put shoppers more at ease and into a state where they'll be more likely to spend their money.
» Retailwire: Study Predicts Major Share Gain for Store Brands
A McKinsey & Co. study presented at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Annual Conference in Chicago revealed that $55 billion in annual sales could shift...
A McKinsey & Co. study presented at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Annual Conference in Chicago revealed that $55 billion in annual sales could shift...
» Retailwire: Europe's Food Halls Coming to America
Although it is 300 years since Fortnum & Mason first opened in London, the notion of a food hall is far from dated, in England at least. The store recently increased not only the floor space devoted to food...
Although it is 300 years since Fortnum & Mason first opened in London, the notion of a food hall is far from dated, in England at least. The store recently increased not only the floor space devoted to food...
» No mixed signals, please.
Late last month, Finance Minister P Chidambaram assured us that FDI in retail will eventually be allowed, and that big retail does not really drive small retailers out.
Late last month, Finance Minister P Chidambaram assured us that FDI in retail will eventually be allowed, and that big retail does not really drive small retailers out.
» Ethical fashion! Is it existent?
There are ethical clothes – baggy, beige t-shirts made in Third World worker co-operatives from organic Fairtrade cotton – but not proper fashion. That's not to say the fashion world is totally devoid of conscience.
There are ethical clothes – baggy, beige t-shirts made in Third World worker co-operatives from organic Fairtrade cotton – but not proper fashion. That's not to say the fashion world is totally devoid of conscience.
» Unorganised, but selling
We all wish to stock brands, but there are no brands that our customers can afford. So, we have to compromise on locally made products, else fakes are the only option we are left with.
We all wish to stock brands, but there are no brands that our customers can afford. So, we have to compromise on locally made products, else fakes are the only option we are left with.
» Wipro applying thought for FMCG?
Azim H Premji, chairman, CEO and MD of Wipro Group, believes in legendary Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's philosophy – “It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice.
Azim H Premji, chairman, CEO and MD of Wipro Group, believes in legendary Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's philosophy – “It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice.
» The next big thing for corporate retailers
Chennai-based discount retail chain Subhiksha, currently the largest retailer in the country with 780 stores across nine states, recently pledged to be the largest national retail chain for mobile phones.
Chennai-based discount retail chain Subhiksha, currently the largest retailer in the country with 780 stores across nine states, recently pledged to be the largest national retail chain for mobile phones.
» One Step at a Time
With a US$200 billion retail market being open to foreign direct investment, India is seeing a plethora of foreign brands entering the country. The Rs 2,000 crore footwear market in India seems to be attracting a lot many foreign brands...
With a US$200 billion retail market being open to foreign direct investment, India is seeing a plethora of foreign brands entering the country. The Rs 2,000 crore footwear market in India seems to be attracting a lot many foreign brands...
» Punk Fashion
Basant Lok Community Centre is a shopping paradise for many in Delhi, be it college goers or school teenagers. There are many fashion outlets from where people can buy cheap...
Basant Lok Community Centre is a shopping paradise for many in Delhi, be it college goers or school teenagers. There are many fashion outlets from where people can buy cheap...
» The Chinese Way
Gone are the days when the nearest Chinese restaurant was located at a distance of about 10 kilometres from your place. The growing awareness of Chinese cuisine in India has effectuated a revolution in catering services.
Gone are the days when the nearest Chinese restaurant was located at a distance of about 10 kilometres from your place. The growing awareness of Chinese cuisine in India has effectuated a revolution in catering services.
» "South India Retail & Realty Report" lays out directional parameters
The Shop at Bangalore concluded on May 31 with the release of “South India Retail & Realty Report: 2015 and Beyond” by HE Sri Triloki Nath Chaturvedi, the governor of Karnataka.
The Shop at Bangalore concluded on May 31 with the release of “South India Retail & Realty Report: 2015 and Beyond” by HE Sri Triloki Nath Chaturvedi, the governor of Karnataka.
» Retail Theft and Crime: The Universal Woe
Theft, fraud and crime are issues that face all retailers in every country. Some retailers in certain countries may be fortunate: their crime losses are lower than elsewhere. Retailers in the countryside tend to suffer from lower crime...
Theft, fraud and crime are issues that face all retailers in every country. Some retailers in certain countries may be fortunate: their crime losses are lower than elsewhere. Retailers in the countryside tend to suffer from lower crime...
» Nirula’s: The charge of the old brigade
For many an adult Delhiite, Nirula's is a part of the growing-up years – indeed, so much a part that the memories all merge and fade into one another. Perhaps just one of those things that one loves...
For many an adult Delhiite, Nirula's is a part of the growing-up years – indeed, so much a part that the memories all merge and fade into one another. Perhaps just one of those things that one loves...
» Bharti retail back on the block
Bharti Retail announced its foray in the retail sector recently. The company seems to have overcome the political tempest created over its joint venture with Wal-Mart. Rajan Bharti Mittal, Joint MD, Bharti Enterprises, explains the entire strategic retail roadmap of his company.
Bharti Retail announced its foray in the retail sector recently. The company seems to have overcome the political tempest created over its joint venture with Wal-Mart. Rajan Bharti Mittal, Joint MD, Bharti Enterprises, explains the entire strategic retail roadmap of his company.
» India: A Hunting Ground for Benchmark Concepts
And why not? We live in times where the term “benchmark” itself becomes extremely fluid – today you do something out of the routine or ordinary, tomorrow your new becomes stale already. No one lets you sit on a “benchmark” for long.
And why not? We live in times where the term “benchmark” itself becomes extremely fluid – today you do something out of the routine or ordinary, tomorrow your new becomes stale already. No one lets you sit on a “benchmark” for long.
» The Shopfit Business
Shopfitting has almost replaced the old and conventional system of shopbuilding. This does not mean the new concept retail designs are generic or mass produced with no character or personality.
Shopfitting has almost replaced the old and conventional system of shopbuilding. This does not mean the new concept retail designs are generic or mass produced with no character or personality.
» TechnoVM: The New Edge...
Innovation is making the business of living more effortless and unstrained, whether it is through mobile phones, the Internet or other electronic appliances. But desires are never ending, and customers increasingly need more of handier technologies.
Innovation is making the business of living more effortless and unstrained, whether it is through mobile phones, the Internet or other electronic appliances. But desires are never ending, and customers increasingly need more of handier technologies.
» Teamwork, The Need of The...
Sorabh S Tayal, President of Reward Real Estate Co. Ltd., is an Electronics Engineer with a Masters in Finance. In the field of real estate for the last two years, his company is developing an ambitious Rs.400-crore integrated township project christened...
Sorabh S Tayal, President of Reward Real Estate Co. Ltd., is an Electronics Engineer with a Masters in Finance. In the field of real estate for the last two years, his company is developing an ambitious Rs.400-crore integrated township project christened...
» Jumbo Saver...
Barely a month into functioning, the Jubilant Group feels that its Jumbo Saver format is performing as per expectations, barring a few expected hitches. Jumbo Saver has been operational since November 2006...
Barely a month into functioning, the Jubilant Group feels that its Jumbo Saver format is performing as per expectations, barring a few expected hitches. Jumbo Saver has been operational since November 2006...
» Poweratti Whiffs
From a simple fragrance that epitomised the luxury of the kings and queens of yore, to its emergence as a complete lifestyle label, the premium perfume has defined the success story of many a perfume house.
From a simple fragrance that epitomised the luxury of the kings and queens of yore, to its emergence as a complete lifestyle label, the premium perfume has defined the success story of many a perfume house.
» Subhiksha - Spartan, Relentless, Frenzied pace
Hopping across to the nearest super market has ceased to be an inhibition even for an average Indian middle-class as the benefits they offer vis-à-vis a local kirana store are increasing...
Hopping across to the nearest super market has ceased to be an inhibition even for an average Indian middle-class as the benefits they offer vis-à-vis a local kirana store are increasing...
» The Online Bubble
One may base argument for the online retail potential on the growing size of the market. But, trying to identify the real size of the online retail industry reveals the obstacles that exist because of the discrepancies that lie...
One may base argument for the online retail potential on the growing size of the market. But, trying to identify the real size of the online retail industry reveals the obstacles that exist because of the discrepancies that lie...
» The Modern Retailer - As the Conductor of Supply Chain Management
On the basis of market research and intelligence, retailers have to understand customer needs as well as consumer buying behaviour so that they are equipped to delight their customers.
On the basis of market research and intelligence, retailers have to understand customer needs as well as consumer buying behaviour so that they are equipped to delight their customers.
» The Future Real Estate Scenario and Modern Retail
India is the last frontier for modern retail development. Our consumer is emerging from decades of minimal choice, restrictive legislation and stifling cultural concerns. A consumer who has always held high aspirations is now freely...
India is the last frontier for modern retail development. Our consumer is emerging from decades of minimal choice, restrictive legislation and stifling cultural concerns. A consumer who has always held high aspirations is now freely...
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