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Morrisons has announced four senior management appointments, three to newly created roles and one internal promotion. The move strengthens the strategic and commercial capabilities of the senior team.Belinda Youngs is appointed to the role of own brand director. She...

The magnum opus - India Retail Forum 2010 - was inaugurated with welcome notes by Bijou Kurien, Chairman, IRF 2010 and Chief Executive, Reliance Retail – Lifestyle along with B S Nagesh, Chairman, IRF 2009 and Vice Chairman, Shoppers...

The India Retail Forum (IRF) 2010, organised by IMAGES Group, was inaugurated at The Renaissance hotel in Mumbai on September 28. On the inaugural day of the two-day event, industry experts expressed optimism about the growth prospects of retail....

Murjani Group, the Indian franchisee for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, will set up 500 Hilfiger accessories stores in the next five years as rising incomes allow people to spend more on watches, clothes and belts.Murjani, which opened the...

The noon session of Food Forum India, 2010 focused on developments in the food processing and retailing industry. Moderating the ‘Market of the future-the world vs India’ discussion was Vikram Bakshi JV Partner and MD, Mc Donald’s (North &...

The 10th edition of India Fashion Forum (IFF' 10) kickstarted on a positive note with the inaugural address by IFF chairman Gautam Singhania. He indicated optimism citing a lot of expectations and hopes; with improved consumer sentiment and business...

While raising consumption is on everyone’s lips when it comes to growth drivers, the real story may lie in technology. Given the price sensitive nature of the Indian consumer, a win-win situation could be achieved by technical improvements throughout...

The two-day food exhibition and conference – Food Forum India 2009 (FFI '09) which commenced at The Renaissance in Mumbai reinforced the growth trajectory in the food and beverage retail segment even during these recessionary times. The captains of...

Recession may be the talk of the town these days but people gathered at Food Forum India 2009 seemed adamant to talk about growing their respective business rather than getting bogged down by the downturns of recession. A houseful...

“68 per cent of the country’s GDP growth is from private consumption and private consumption is the biggest hope for the Indian retail industry because Indian consumers have big dreams, jobs and stable employment with comparatively higher disposable income,”...