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Retail: What the industry says about Budget 2023

Reactions from industry captains on announcements in the current Budget that will have a bearing on retail businesses New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023, the fifth budget of Modi 2.0 on February 1, 2023. In the last full-fledged...

Govt yet to issue quality certificate to 160 Chinese companies for selling toys in India

BIS quality certification is issued after an inspection of the factories. Due to the pandemic restrictions and health concerns, the BIS officials could not visit China, says BIS Director General New Delhi: The government on Friday said it has not yet...

Hiring activity in retail on a recovery path after COVID-19 second wave

Hiring activity by Indian organisations is bouncing back after the disruption caused by the second COVID wave in April, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report. The country’s premier index on India’s hiring trends grew by 15% in June’21...

Localised lockdowns, mall closures impacting business, hiring in organised retail: SCAI

The Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI) on Sunday said that businesses have been severely impacted, with the revenue falling by almost 50 per cent due to localised lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Many state governments have imposed restrictions and localised lockdowns...

2nd COVID Wave: Delhi govt shuts malls, curbs cinemas at 30%, bars dine-in at restaurants

In view of the alarming spread of COVID-19 in India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 15 announced a weekend curfew, while shutting down malls, gyms and spas with immediate effect for time being. Addressing the media, Chief Minister...

10 Emerging Trends: Here’s how the pandemic will alter mall culture in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably changed the way we go about our daily lives. As we emerge from the after-haze of a year that left us locked in at home with little access to public places, including malls, movie...

High Street – The New Kid on The Shopping Block

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the shopping behaviour of consumers globally. The gradual opening of the economy in Unlock 1.0 in June 2020 didn't immediately see shoppers flocking to markets and malls but eventually the pent up demand seen...

Maharashtra shuts malls, eateries till April 30, restaurateurs say body blow to industry

Malls in Maharashtra will remain closed throughout the day under the latest restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra government. Essential services include hospitals, diagnostic centers, clinics, medical insurance offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, other medical and health services. Also included are groceries,...

Online F&G giant Grofers to cover COVID-19 vaccine cost for employees

Online grocery platform Grofers on Tuesday said it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees, their family members as well as the company's contractual staff. The company aims to cover vaccination cost for 25,000 people across 38 cities, it added. Grofers will cover...

Karnataka’s retail market – strong fundamentals

South India has long been considered a pioneering base for organised retail in India. In fact, the state of Karnataka has been at the forefront of a retail transformation with several firsts to its credit – Bengaluru was home to...
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Marie Claire Salon opens new outlet in Bengaluru

The store is situated at Mantri Square Mall, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru Bengaluru: French salon chain Marie Claire Salon has launched its new...
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