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Retailer Magazine - August 2011

Fashion Brands on Changing Tracks

To track down the fashion evolution in India, three brands are put under scanner, whose transition can actually capture the direction of new trends

By Suranjana Basu | Know More

Multi benefits with Multi-pack

Indian FMCG sector is dominated by mono-pack products, but with the growth of modern trade, multi-pack retail is evolving in India too, creating a consequent demand in the market

By Rajni Pandey | Know More

Exquisite shopping experience in Jalandhar

Jalandhar is all set to embrace the modern shopping experience with the launch of “The Galleria” by DLF, the leading mall developer in the country.

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Policy for better social values

The advent of ISO 26000 has made CSR a new business buzz word in corporate strategy, the focus on creating shared value with communities is still somewhat missing.

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Sharp design for the trendy youth

India’s very own fast fashion brand for the young males, Derby Jeans Community, is seeing fast climb along the growth trajectory. Vijay Kapoor, the Founder & MD of the company, tells how his understanding of the youth’s pulse is translating into success.

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All for personal taste

A tweak in the products can win the hearts of millions of ever demanding consumers. To capture this potential market, customisation has become the ace card for a marketing game plan

By Vrinda Oberai | Know More

Innovation is no longer an exception

Product innovation is the buzzing word in the market today. With increasing competition among players, accelerated product services and development cycles, innovation has become the growth driving vehicle in the industry.

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Steady steps with foreign expertise

Baby steps of organised retail can mature to firmer steps if the sector can capitalise on the expertise of expats, which is the result of their stint with a more developed market.

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Retail Goes Green

Time has come for retailers to take a serious look at the environmental hazards. Their contribution can make some difference if eco-friendly Green Design concept of stores can be one agenda among many of their priorities.

By Sanjay Agarwal & Soma Majumdar | Know More

Mitigating risks through best practises

With the complexity of business operations and induction of newer technologies, supply chain management has made a phenomenal progress with more risks to counter. Here’s a five-point strategy for supply chain risk management.

By Souma Das | Know More

Destination for unbound joy!

Within two decades, CHD Developers Ltd has become a formidable force in the real estate industry with its presence in residential and commercial projects. The company is listed in BSE. Ravi Saund, COO, CHD Developers Ltd talks about...

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Designing with conviction

the journey of Roland Righton, Consultant-Retail Design & Mall Fit-outs, Vivacity Mall, has an illustrious career, spanning 25 years. In this period he worked with lots of eminent malls and brands in Dubai, Oman, Delhi and NCRs. In conversation with Retailer, he shares his knowledge, experience and observations in design trends across the world.

By Aadeetya Sriram | Know More

Passing bucks over phone

Like interaction made so fast and easy by mobile phones, money transaction too is now a matter of punching buttons. Courtesy the same device, a mobile phone…

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Faster delivery, better profit

With the scaling up of operations, TVC Sky Shop has felt the need for more effective technology support. Microsoft came up with the solution that perfectly fit the bill.

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Empowering E-commerce

Envisioning a robust growth in the e-commerce space in times to come, Reasoning Global eApplications has come up with a solution, Martjack, which will help businesses to leverage the internet and the mobile platform to market their products. In an interview with Retailer, Nitin Padamwar, CTO & Co-Founder of Reasoning Global eApplications, shares details about the solution and how it can bolster the e-tail growth in the country.

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Shelves to lift up store image

A store in a complete mess is spirit dampener for any customer. It is the proper shelving which can lend a tidy look for a store.

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Backing back-end operations

Carved out of its parent company, Lohia Group, Lohia Warehouse chose to keep its priorities right since its very inception and embarked on a journey to act as a nexus between modern retailers and manufacturers of the country. Piyush Lohia, MD, Lohia Warehouse highlights the various facets of his company and about its growth strategies in an interview to Retailer.

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Dancing troupe of celebrities

Entertainment is one of the key sectors which have penetrated its roots deep into our lives and we are somewhat its slaves in some form or the other. Licensing comes to play an interesting role in this space.

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Glitz, glamour and licensing

Having recovered from economic slump, for yet another year, the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, USA signalled positive takeaways. We spoke with few imminent industry figures to present firsthand experience of this year’s Show…

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Simba's stint with sports

Simba Toys India’s recent stint with the ICC Cricket World Cup, introduction of their back to school range and their prior experience in the Middle East has given them a fair amount of hands-on experience to explore the licensing business in India.

By Vrinda Oberai | Know More