Strategy

Retailing in the Western world is mature, saturated and subjected to intense competition. Growth and survival in today's retail world totally depends on sustainable competitive advantage. And developing a sustainable competitive advantage requires serious commitment and a customer orientation...

With the global recession impacting the prices of fabrics in the international market, Reid & Taylor, a subsidiary of S Kumars Nationwide Ltd, plans to scale down its exports and focus more on the domestic market. “This is a...

Hewlett Packard (HP) on Thursday launched six new notebooks and announced plans to expand its retail presence to consolidate its market leadership position in the personal computer segment. Equipped with latest features, the new range of notebooks is priced...

The current slowdown in the macro economic environment has cast its shadow over retail as well, and with consumers increasingly becoming, what I call the three D’s – Discretionary (buying less) , Discerning (choosy) and Demanding (bargain hunting) –...

India Inc has taken a cautious and prudent approach to the downturn, but the outlook is not completely negative for the current fiscal, says Cartesian Consulting’s Economic Meltdown Survey, November 2008 report, that covers sector wise analysis of the...

Today's retail environment is tough. Shrinking budgets, layoffs, consolidation, and demanding construction schedules mean that you have to do more with less time, less money, and less staff. To get stores designed, built, renovated and maintained on time and...

Private labels are products that are manufactured by the retailer itself, rather than a manufacturer who generally markets them through separate retailers. As is evident, private labels are mostly prevalent in organised retail. Europe is the largest market for...

"We're faced with two compelling generations. One: The Baby Boomers who've lived through decades of excess and indulgence. Two: The Gen Y children of Gen X, who have been taught that they can do anything and don't settle for...

(Note: The entire analysis is based on ad volumes in secondages/column*centimetres) Highlights:•  TV and radio medium saw huge rise in ad volumes of cosmetics in Jan-Oct 06 over Jan-Oct 05, whereas hosiery...

Subway India, the leading sandwich chain which operates through the wholly-owned subsidiary — Subway Systems India — is reportedly reworking its rental strategy. The sandwich chain is looking to enter into a profit-sharing model with landlords instead of a...