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Gourmet Popcorn: A New Snacking Trend!

The concept of gourmet popcorn is still niche with limited geographic penetration. However, with changing time, it is emerging as popular snacking item and finding newer distribution channels.

BY Shipra Srivastava | Feb 05, 2018 | comments ( 0 ) |

Key Drivers of Indian Coffee Retail Market

As per India Coffee Shops / Cafes Market Forecast, Consumer Survey and Opportunities, 2021, coffee shops / cafes market in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 11% during 2016-2021,

BY Nibedita Mohanta | Sep 12, 2017 | comments ( 0 ) |

Mobikwik launches Unified Payments Interface on its platform

MobiKwik claims to be the only wallet in India that has a cash pick up facility, with which users can get their MobiKwik wallet loaded with e-cash from their location within 25 minutes in major Indian cities.

BY Indian Retailer Bureau | Oct 13, 2016 | comments ( 0 ) |

Carnation Hospitality to invest Rs 250 crore in 5 years

Carnation Hospitality will invest Rs 250 crore over the next five years to expand its bouquet of food and beverage (F&B) brands

BY Indian Retailer Bureau | Sep 04, 2015 | comments ( 0 ) |

Dubai-based Fmart plans to open 25 stores in India this year

Fmart is a chain of contemporary convenience stores offering a wide range of FMCGs and other ethnically traditional branded foods.

BY Indian Retailer Bureau | Feb 03, 2015 | comments ( 1 ) |

Lavazza exits coffee shop biz in India, sells Barista brand

Italian coffee brand Lavazza on Tuesday announced exit from coffee shop business in India by selling its Barista brand to Carnation Hospitality.

BY PTI | Aug 13, 2014 | comments ( 0 ) |

Retaining customers is the key

Retailers are aggressively using loyalty programs to increase repeat customers

BY Sweta Pal | May 31, 2013 | comments ( 0 ) |

Spilling the beans in north India

For the last 125 years, people down south in the country have consumed coffee in the form of a staple beverage, whereas in the northern region, tea has always been preferred.

BY Aadeetya Sriram | Jan 03, 2012 | comments ( 3 ) |

The real world of fakes!

No one can beat the Chinese when it comes to copying; After fake products, it is the fake stores that are stirring the hornet's nest

BY Seema Seth | Aug 16, 2011 | comments ( 0 ) |

Service Tax cripples Restaurants

With the 2011 Finance Bill having brought restaurant services under the tax ambit, restaurants fear newer taxes will add to inflation and consequently impact the footfall

BY Samrita Baruah | Jul 05, 2011 | comments ( 0 ) |

Coffee: This business is hot!

The coffee industry of India is the sixth largest producer of coffee in the world, accounting for over four percent of world coffee production, with the bulk of all production taking place in its Southern states.

BY Indian Retailer Bureau | Nov 23, 2010 | comments ( 4 ) |