Category: News & Views

The quest for the ideal location and the right format is what every retailer always strives for, irrespective of trying times. We would like to present to you an except of the comparison study of Malls Vs Main Street Vs Local Markets in the Indian Retail.

Retailing in Malls – Shopping malls are attractive for various cultural and promotional events and as a hang out destination among the younger generations. They scored High on Convenience, Comfort and ease of Shopping. However, retailers felt that stores operating from malls faced high rentals in addition to establishment and maintenance costs. Also the conversion of footfalls in such stores (more…)

Organised retail in India, today holds only a fraction (6%) of the market share potential in India. It has risen from ZERO to 6% in a very short period mainly on Volumes and not a value-driven growth. The Bazaar shopping concept has retained its identity and character while the modern-day shopping structures represent an inspired fusion of main street shopping along with community centric activity. Today we are re-visting the Origin and History of Organized retailing in India.

The emergence of organised retail in India dates back to the pre-independence era when the country’s established business houses, mostly textile majors, ventured into the retail arena through company-owned or franchisee outlets. There were also exclusive tailoring shops, that ultimately expanded their span of operations to become (more…)

Kishore Biyani, the pioneer of Indian retail has managed successfully sail through the Tide with his Garva Se Kaho Hum Kanjoos Hey e-mail and reporting a robust Quarterly result indicating a turnaround.

Restructuring into a pure retail play would improve its balance sheet and profitability by recouping investments, cutting exposure to (more…)

It is a matter of great pride that India will host the Asian Retail Congress in Mumbai next Month. Asia Retail Congress is global platform to discuss and promote the best practices in the Retail sector Globally.

Who Should Attend this Meet and Why ?
All hands above the Role of Product / Brand Manager to CEOs of Retail (more…)

Within just five years of modern retail evolution, private labels have garnered 15-20% market share in segments like FMCG, in
developed countries, this level has been attained in 25-30 years. Modern retailers need to enter new segments with special emphasis on food, surface cleaners, apparel, consumer electronics and durables.

Modern retail should also look at selling their private labels in (more…)

In the recently held National Retail Summit – 2010, Retailers reinforced positive stance on the sector. Industry regulators from the Union and state governments said there are several structural changes underway which will be positive for the entire retail industry. We expect retailers to benefit from uptick in spending by (more…)

Brandhouse Retail Ltd (BRT) is pure play Retail Company for retailing International brands in India. Has presence in 65 cities across the country with expertise in value lifestyle and luxury segment. The company focused to retailing of fashion wear – Textiles, Apparels, Home Textiles and Fashion Accessories.

The following mono exclusive brand outlets across (more…)

The Indian Consumer is steadily moving up the Lifestyle pyramid and today has enviable size in the Luxury segment. In a latest research undertaken by Synovite, the findings are a bit surprising as from the trends in the rest of the world making India a niche again in its own way. Excerpts of the finding,

• What is Luxury Brand (more…)