Retail Mantra

Big Brands have changed their retail sales model and are assuring minimum brand guarantee OR a share of revenue for franchisee stores, whichever is higher. This means lesser risk and lesser working capital for the franchisee. Why have they taken this step ? (more…)

Lifestyle Retailer, Provogue has set its eyes on personal Care products and exclusive stores for Women. Provogue plans to bring out its products by March-08. Separately, the company is at an advanced stage (more…)

RIL’s revamped Vimal exclusive showroom opened for business in Ahmedabad. Mr. Anand Parekh, Head Textiles Division, RIL is seen in Vimal Showroom at Ahmedabad. [Photo on your left] The retail brand (more…)

Laptop and Mobile Phone retailer, RPG Cellucom which operates 100 stores is all set to add 300 more by the end of 2009. The company has earmarked $250 Million for the expansion. RPG (more…)

Titan Industries is betting big this festive season with launch of 6 new collections totaling 250 new designs mostly in the premium segment [Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000].

The premium brands to look from Titan for this festive season are,

• Titan (more…)

In a section of the press, their are reports that Reliance Retail maybe hived off as 34 independent entities. The press was merely interested in getting a Hot Story for its Greedy readers who are interested in boosting the (more…)

Talwalkars’ Better Value Fitness Ltd which had announced its tie up with Pantaloon Retail India Ltd for GYMs at Mall is now venturing into premium health clubs. The company is in talks with an European Major for a 50-50 joint venture.

Mr. (more…)

Sri Lanka based intimate apparel manufacturer, MAS Holdings has big plans for retailing Lingerie in India. MAS is a big league player and is a major supplier to Victoria’s Secret.

MAS has launched the Indian operations under the (more…)