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Koutons Retail to open 200 stores by FY11'); document.write('
Koutons Retail India plans to open 200 stores in FY11 in addition to its existing 1,400, a senior official said on the sidelines of the Asia Retail Congress Summit. Koutons Retail to open 200 stores by FY11Koutons Retail to open 200 stores by FY11'); document.write('
North East girls ride high on retail boom'); document.write('
Their success in entry-level jobs is spawning resentment among local workers, who claim migrant workers are driving down salaries. Landing on first job still tough
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Biyani to mix food brands into one company'); document.write('
Pantaloon Retail, the nation’s largest retailer, plans to spin off at least five of its brands and merge them with Capital Foods.Biyani to mix food brands into one companyBiyani to mix food brands into one company'); document.write('
Raymond eyes 40 pc rise in retail biz revenue in 2 yrs'); document.write('
Raymond aims to increase revenue from retail business by 40 per cent in two years from the current Rs 1,000 crore. Raymond eyes 40 pc rise in retail biz revenue in 2 yrsRaymond eyes 40 pc rise in retail biz revenue in 2 yrs'); document.write('
Reliance Dairy Foods eyes larger slice of life'); document.write('
The Mukesh Ambani-controlled company will sell its new milk brand, Life, through general milk distributors, while its existing Dairy Pure brand is sold only through Reliance Retail stores. Reliance Dairy Foods eyes larger slice of lifeReliance Dairy Foods eyes larger slice of life'); document.write('
PM favours opening of retail trade'); document.write('
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh favoured opening up of the retail trade stating the market requires greater competition for a check on prices. PM favours opening of retail tradePM favours opening of retail trade'); document.write('
Subhiksha ex-directors asked to explain lapses'); document.write('
The ministry for corporate affairs (MCA) has found lapses in the books of troubled retailer Subhiksha and is now seeking answers from its former directors, according to multiple sources familiar with the development. Subhiksha ex-directors asked to explain lapsesSubhiksha ex-directors asked to explain lapses'); document.write('
Retailers scale up ops to get foothold'); document.write('
Organised shoemakers and retailers such as Metro Shoes, Catwalk and Reliance Footprint are scaling up their presence to get a foot in the Rs 11,900 crore retail shoe market in the country. Retailers scale up ops to get footholdRetailers scale up ops to get foothold'); document.write('
Suvidhaa Infoserve to open 1,000-1,200 outlets every month'); document.write('
Retail chain Suvidhaa Infoserve today said it plans to open 1,000-1,200 new outlets every month across the country and is eyeing a one-lakh strong network in the next two-three years.Suvidhaa Infoserve to open 1,000-1,200 outlets every monthSuvidhaa Infoserve to open 1,000-1,200 outlets every month'); document.write('
Will this decade see end of generic brands?'); document.write('
For years, we had brands which stood for a complete category. Be it a Xerox, Mobil or ACC. Suddenly, on the back of regional brands, IPR protection and lower ad spends, the era of generic brands seems to be drawing to a close. Will this decade see end of generic brands?Will this decade see end of generic brands?'); document.write('
Inox buys 43% stake in Fame, open offer soon'); document.write('
Inox Leisure, a company owned by Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd (GFL), on Wednesday, announced that it had acquired the 43.28% promoters’ stake in Fame India for Rs 66.48 crore in an all cash transaction. Inox buys 43% stake in Fame, open offer soonInox buys 43% stake in Fame, open offer soon'); document.write('
On buying spree: End of the season discount'); document.write('
It’s that time of the year again when brands such as Reebok, Shoppers Stop, Marks and Spencers start clearing inventory by offering discounts between 30-60% on their apparel and accessories. On buying spree: End of the season discountOn buying spree: End of the season discount'); document.write('
Shoprite calls off JV with Nirmal lifestyle'); document.write('
Shoprite Holdings, the South Africa-based retail heavyweight has called off its franchisee deal in India with real estate developer, Nirmal Lifestyle Group, top officials close to the development said. Shoprite calls off JV with Nirmal lifestyleShoprite calls off JV with Nirmal lifestyle'); document.write('
Biyani opens community shops'); document.write('
Shopping experience is generally defined as a function of income. Hence retailers segment their formats as per the income power of their target consumers. Biyani opens community shopsBiyani opens community shops'); document.write('
Growth in same store sales to drive profits'); document.write('
Organised retailers witnessed good Dec quarter. Recovery in growth, lower commercial rentals, a rising stock market and positive consumer sentiment contributed to higher topline for two of the bigger retail players — Pantaloon Retail and Shoppers Stop.Growth in same store sales to drive profitsGrowth in same store sales to drive profits'); document.write('