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Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, Bombay Stock Exchange believes that in the current times technology is the only catalyst of change in retail while…
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Need to focus on local licensing in eyewear industry
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Brands take up 10% of kids' apparel market
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Eyeing South
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Expanding to living spaces
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Expanding footprints in India
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Kicking in the adrenaline
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Longing for consistency
Since its existence, the coffee giant has gone about its business rather quietly and has promised to continue in the same manner. The ever-present K…
Home needs addressed
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India Calling
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Flavours for fun
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Digital designs for your home
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Indian dairy giant eyes expansion
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Enticing the customers
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Luxury quotient guaranteed
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The finest taste
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Serving a mouthful of health
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On a unique footing
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Plying in the domestic end
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Extravagance in the kitchen
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Cashing in on opportunities
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Designs for contemporary homes
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Offering custom made solutions
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The new chip on the block
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Luxury on your wrist
The business that started out of Mr. Naynesh Pasari’s passion for luxury watches has now evolved as the most serious business in the country. Mr.…
Epitome of fashion
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Complete fashion wardrobe
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New edge retailing
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Aspri Spirits have been sourcing in imported liquor from all across the globe for many years now and they are actively involved in making sure that…
Retail plus Entertainment
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Arms against malnutrition
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Fashion takes the business route
When fashion heavyweights like JJ Valaya, Tarun Tahiliani went the retail-way, many expected the trend to catch up with the upcoming and established…
The affordable choice
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Resonating Opulence
After the worldwide success of Tara Jewels, the brand has made a name for itself in the Indian market as well. Mr. Vikram Raizada,Executive Director…
India Goes Italian
It's quite exciting when an Indian buys out any international brand with the intention of bringing it into the country. Franco Leone's story has…
Business of Freshness
Such has been the rise of flower business in the country, that growth of brands like Ferns-n-petals has not gone unnoticed. What made them foray…
A Pallete for a Palate
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The Cycling Agent
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Global brands brought together
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From Globalisation to Localisation
With the launch of Denizen brand, Levis Strauss & Co. has set the mark for more consumer insight centric products in the country. Mr. Aaron Boey…
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Riding on CSR Bus
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Finest tea brand
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Premium Shoe Line
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Quality Cleaning
Pressto is the global leader in high quality dry cleaning, currently offers its high quality dry cleaning services through exclusive stores in the…
Tapping India's Retail growth
Vestian Retail is the one-stop shop, providing real estate services for high end retailing in India. Committed to providing retail‐focused solutions…
Revolutionizing Watches in India
Timex has set standards of high quality watch-making through excellent technology and innovative product development, Mr.V.D Wadhwa, Managing…
Sourcing affordable technology
LAVA International Ltd. is one of the leading Indian Mobile companies which started its expedition way back in 2009. LAVA today has embarked its…
Advocate of luxury
Centex Exports has been quietly building up its reputation in the luxury market for almost 4 decades now, in tete-a-tete with Mr. Vineet Sood,…
Delighting customers exclusively
Elvy is a name synonymous with uniqueness, convenience, value and high quality. In conversation with Mr. Lovy Khosla, Director, Elvy, shares the…
Internationally Branded
Pavers England has brought international customer experience to the Indian consumers through value for money products. Mr. Utsav Seth, MD & CEO…
Book your entertainment bonanza
India's premiere comprehensive ticketing, information and analysis solutions provider, Bookmyshow has been a revelation in the e-tailing segment. Mr…
Revamping corporates
After the worldwide success of Herman Miller, India has attracted their interest finally, so we get in touch with Mr. Jeremy Hocking, Vice-President…
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Paving itself sky-high
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The Gold Baron
Generations have passed since Goenka Jewellery came into existence. Such has been the impact of the brand in the Indian market that it has been…
Grooming Success
Marcus Sandstrom, in his capacity as an MD, is in perfect sync with the personal care company he is handling as is evident with the kind of clamor…
Guarantee of a lifetime
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Fashion in her Blood
When Shivani Dhingra, currently President of S Oliver Fashion India pvt ltd, took over the reins of her family tradition, she didn’t  imagine the…
Redefining Eye-Care
Himalaya Optical is one of the largest retail companies in the vision care business in India. Ever since its inception, Himalaya Optical has been…
Leveraging Eyewear Industry
"We want to provide new retail concept for niche eyewear products", shares Ronak Sheth, Director, Eternity Lifestyles that has been in the eyewear…
Get ready to be floored
The word Action that was synonymous to shoes so far found a new interest in the business of wooden floorings recently. An affable, Mr. Ajay Aggarwal…
Designing Your Dream Home
Home-design solutions have never been so demanding, and EVOK promises to fulfill your desires with its super specialty ‘Kitchen + Interiors ‘store.…
Photo Graphing Success!
If you believe that beautiful memories should be cherished, then Canon will show you how to perfect the art. At the fourth launch of Image Square, …
Coffee Break!
Coffee business is an art - very true when you see your initial on the hot cup of latte, and once again proved whilst sitting with Manish Tandon,…
Jaquar in its innovative best
Conceived way back in 1960, Jaquar today has emerged not just as a market leader in bath fittings category in India, but has also evolved as a…
For the love of music
Recently, Casio launched its Gen-Next Keyboards for professional musicians at a musical and fun filled evening in New Delhi. Mr. K Seth,  Head –…
A strategy fit to enter India
Germany's Dr. Oetker Group recently took over Fun Foods Ltd changing the brand name to Dr. Oetker Fun Foods India.  The Group, a European…
Best Foot Forward
The proverbial adage, "Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world", holds true for classic Bata who has always been…
Energy Efficient ACs
LG, that has plans of grabbing a share of  32 percent by investing 150 crores this year, launched its new range of ACs at an event held in New Delhi…
Wooden Elementz
With the recent launch of Elementz, Uniply intends to cater to the growing demand for veneers & wooden floorings matched with modern trends in…
Plugging in success!
The live - wire personality of Nidhi Markanday aptly suits her current role of DGM in an IT cum Electronic Company- Intex Technologies Pvt. Ltd. In…
Cosmetic Trail
Recently, Modicare launched their new premium range Essensual20, where starlet Karisma Kapoor, unveiled quality and trendy cosmetics. On the…
Sparkling strategy
D'damas is one of India's leading jewellery brands and the most widely available with a presence in over 300 cities. With its basket of very…
Invincible Archie
Archies has been synonymous with gifts and cards that are not only exclusive but also tender emotional connect. In an exclusive chat with Retailer,…
Be a sport!
In a tete-tete with Avinder Batra, Zahir Laliwala, CEO, SPORTXS talks about his company that is a sports gear retail destination with an innovative…
Living with Elan!
A part of the prestigious USD 3.8 billion Landmark Group (Dubai ), Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd opened its first store in 1999. In a little over…
No competition from multi brand stores
The Collective, a part of Madura Garments Lifestyle Retail Company Limited, recently opened its third flagship store in New Delhi. Varun Jain spoke…
Leveraging Home Decor!
Hindware Home Retail Private Ltd is all set to gear up its retail of total home solutions. With one EVOK Mega Home Store in Delhi, NCR, it has plans…
Big opportunities in small towns
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Booming Luggage Categories
ALFA, part of VIP Industries brand portfolio recently launched new range of hard luggage in the capital. On the sidelines of the event, Retailer got…
Creating ripples in QSR sector
Having commenced its operations in 2005, Mast Kalandar is a popular North Indian, quick service restaurant chain owned by Spring Leaf Retail Pvt Ltd…
Lip smacking delights!
Fine Food, a one of its kind endeavour that is responsible for having brought some of the world’s finest culinary brands to retail and hospitality…
What a healthy indulgence!
Cocoberry that offers delicious yogurt is incidentally also the first premium yogurt chain in India. Here, GS Bhalla, takes Seema Seth on a…