In July 2007, we had an exclusive report about Dabur’s Health & Beauty roll out plan. The plan is materialized and Dabur India has rolled out health and beauty stores under the brand name new u. The first store is open in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden [Ph 45510608/9](more…)
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India Retail News & Views
Building + Opening of Reliance Mart – India’s Largest Mart
Our Retail Analyst has toiled and covered the entire 18 months period of Making of the India’s Largest Shopping Mart – Reliance Mart Jamnagar.
The mega store is spread on a 14 acre land with 94,000 sft built-up and doing business (more…)
Consumer Brands Launched in the Past Week
Moser Baer launched DVD player with memory card slots to play SD/MMC/MS cards, has 5.1 channel audio output and many more (more…)
Imported Bazaars to Compete with My Dollar Store
Late last December, we had written about Future Group acquiring 28% stake in Sankalp Retail – master Franchisees for Dollar Stores in India. Future group now wants to leverage on the expertise and retail experience of (more…)
Private labels gain momentum in India
Indian retailers are upbeat on the private label business, buoyed by the acceptance from Indian consumers. Pantaloon, Wills, RPG, Big Bazaar etc after tasting the success in the value segment now want to introduce private labels in Lifestyle segment where margins are still higher.
Mr. Atul Chand of ITC’s Lifestyle retail business said,
There has been a significant (more…)
Vimal + Reliance Jewel new stores
Reliance retail has launched an Exclusive Brand Outlet [EBO] in Chennai. You are already aware that Reliance revamped and launched the Vimal brand name on the eve of festival shopping (more…)
Sally Hansen – beauty salon in India
North American chain of Beauty Salon – Salley Hansen is all set to setup its shop in India. The brand is brought to India by Brushman India.
At first Salley Hansen will start with Nail (more…)
El Charro + Evavo + Whites of London Brands Hit the Stores
This past week we saw the launch of El Charro Tequila range in India comprising Gold, Reposado, Triple Distilled and Anejo priced between Rs 1,500 to (more…)