Retail Mantra

The year 2008, was difficult for retailers. The pioneer of Indian Retail – Kishore Biyani now famous in IIMs and other business schools across the world for his Garva Sey Khao Hum Kanjoos Hey e-mail because he could foresee the storm and made all (more…)

Dubai based Landmark group betting big in the Indian retail space has earmarked $100 mn infusion into its various lifestyle chain – Max, City Max and Max (more…)

Notting Hill the brand for aam aadmi launched in 2007 proved costly for Raymonds India. The management has decided to withdraw the brand from metros and Tier-I/II cities with immediate effect.

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German sportswear major Puma is changing its Retail strategy in India from being pure-play sports retailer to complete lifestyle brand. In collaboration with Gini (more…)

Mumbai-based textile and apparel major Raymond has drawn up plans to expand its retail presence in Tier IV and V cities. The company plans to open 289 stores on a franchisee basis in the next 18 months, which will involve an investment of Rs 100 (more…)

The Management of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd has told during an interaction about the company’s calibrated approach to growth. Here is an excerpt on its strategy going forward.

Company is looking at unlocking value in the value retailing (Big Bazaar) format, where they believe they have reached a critical size. Management said they are in 6-7 strategic discussions (more…)

SRS Jewels – The flagship brand offers Certified Diamond and Hallmarked Gold jewellery. The company has already doubled the size of its first exclusive SRS Jewels store located at SRS Mall, Faridabad, (more…)