Category: News & Views

Kishore Biyani controlled Future Group has announced that it will invest $25 Million to establish GYM and Fitness centers on a PAN India basis in a 50:50 joint venture with Mumbai based Talwalkars. What is not clear is (more…)

Last December, Reliance Insiders had hinted about the possible relaunch of Dhirubhai Ambani’s – “Only Vimal” brand. It is now official that the brand will be relaunched within the next 2 months.

Reliance has roped in world famous Italian Designer, Mr. Maurizio (more…)

Reliance Fresh, a unit of Reliance Retail India Ltd, today launched “Dairy Pure” brand of milk.

The product is initially launched in Hyderabad and will be rolled out to other cities (more…)

Aditya Birla Nuvo is under the final stages of opening Specialty Stores under the brand name “Peter England“. Currently Peter England is a mid-range Mens Wear brand. It is being sold (more…)

Lee Jeans the denim fashion brand from Arvind Brands Pvt Ltd will open 25 exclusive Lee Jeans Outlets in India by end of 2007.

Lee (more…)

Guess who are the big spenders in the Retail Boom ? Its your wife/gal friend and your kids. The trend is in accordance with Western markets and has to catch up on (more…)

Bangalore based Cafe Coffee Day has set its ambitions to compete Starbucks on global turf. Cafe Coffee Day is the largest coffee chain in India with 435 outlets covering 82 cities.

Just a while ago, they have announced that they will expand their presence (more…)

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd, just a while ago has announced the introduction of a new format stores – Small Bazaar to compete with Subhiksha, Spinach, Reliance Fresh, Fresh @ and Spinach.

Kishore Biyani plans to set up 1,500 stores over 18 months across top cities. Small Bazaar stores will be non-AC, basic format stores which (more…)