Guillame Brouwet (GB): India with its growing economy has great opportunity for the eyewear market.
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After the successful launch of its flagship store Godrej Nature’s Basket has recently launched its second store in the national capital. In an exclusive interview, Mohit Khattar, MD, Godrej Nature’s Basket talks about his venture into gourmet retailing.
Sahiba Sachdev (SS): What inspired Godrej to venture into gourmet retailing?
Celio, a market leader in men's ready-to-wear clothing in France, entered India through a joint venture with the Future Group. Besides France and India Celio has its presence in Europe, Russia, UAE, and Singapore. In a tête-à-tête with Sahiba Sachdev Rajat Luthra, CEO, Celio, reveals the objective behind the JV and what Celio has in store for the Indian customers.
Sahiba Sachdev (SS): Give us an insight into your company in terms of presence, turn-over, and targeted market share etc.
Samir Kuckreja, Managing Director, Nirula's and President of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), has taken the oldest fast food chain in the country to greater heights. Adding Potpourri and Ice Cream kiosks he brought Nirula’s on par with International brands. Sahiba Sachdev probes the MD to bring forth his expertise.
Sahiba Sachdev (SS): Take us through the initial days of Nirula’s—inception, acquisition etc?
Sanjay Karwa, CEO at Planet M Retail Ltd, has taken entertainment to a new level. Under his guidance Planet M has reached new heights with expanding merchandise (that includes apparel, gaming consoles, mobile phones and gift items), stores and foot prints. Excerpts from his interview with Sahiba Sachdev…
Sahiba Sachdev (SS): Give us an insight into your company.
Evok is a company from the umbrella of Hindware Home Retail Pvt Ltd. Evok has a tag line of Homes with Soul and is doing every bit to prove this right. D K Jairath, Brand Director and COO at Hindware Home Retail Ltd (HHRL) reveals to Sahiba Sachdev that the company is planning to have 50 stores across India in the next three years, with an investment of Rs 250 crores… and more
Sahiba Sachdev (SS): What is the rationale behind launching Evok Kitchen + Bath specialty store?