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Bringing Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on board as its brand ambassador, Ziox Mobiles is aggressively planning to expand its number of retail…
Sudden spurt in investment has increased the demand for retail fixtures: Sanjoy Lodha
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We have started thinking global now: Kishore Biyani
Future Group has ventured in Middle-East market by partnering with Oman based Khimji Ramdas LLC. The group is all set to launch its first fbb store…
Alberto Torresi plans aggressive expansion, also aims to tap tier 2 cities
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Naaptol does deliveries to more than 25000 PIN codes across India: Manu Agarwal
Naaptol, the home shopping retailer is claiming to have 80 percent market share with the reach across tier II and III markets. Growing at the rate…
We are investing Rs 400cr for retail and capacity expansion: Sarat Chandak
Aspired to give a stiff competition amid the Indian ceramics market, Abu Dhabi listed, Rak Ceramics is all set to invest around Rs 400 cr on retail…
India is the most competitive market and it is good for business: Jeremy Rowe
Dulux, the Decorative Paints brand from Akzo Nobel is betting high on India, with its key focus on innovation, digital, and market presence along…
Steelbird aims to become Rs 5,000-crore company in the next 3 years
Despite the awareness, majority of Indians think about helmets at the time of mishaps. What do you feel about the industry? Today, the helmet…
MoU is to position Khadi as a fashion fabric globally: Sanjay Behl
Raymond has signed MoU with Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for a strategic joint initiative for marketing Khadi. This is an…
We are targeting about 25-30 new stores every year: SSIPL
SSIPL has been in the business of manufacturing and selling sports brands for the past 20 years, with Nike and Lotto. They have identified the…
Our aim is to expand our MBO network up to 2000 by next 2 years: I Rahumathullah
Maui Jim was started in Hawaii in the mid-1980s when no other sunglasses company had developed adequate eye protection from the severe glare and…
Businesses are getting embedded into technology: Venkatesalu P
Dynamically changing retail landscape, enabled by the penetration of technology, is keeping retail CFOs awake in the night. While continuously…
For us, quality matters more than quantity: Mallika Sharma
How The Leather Laundry came about? What propelled us to take up this venture was an enviable experience of two and a half decades in the leather…
Our exclusive designs and international standard craftsmanship is what sets us apart from our competitors: Jitender Jain
KGK group has been one of the leaders in the international Gems & Jewellery industry for over a century. Having made their goodwill in the B2B…
By March 2017 we will launch around 15 stores: Daniella Faralli
Cadini, the Italian affordable luxury brand for fabrics and menswear, has debuted in the Indian market. It has recently launched its flagship store…
"Aiming for 1 lakh customers, 1000 orders per day"
When you are running an inventory model that involves delivery of perishable items, it is accuracy that can save the day for you, says Sneha Chopraa…
Amazon has better reach than physical retailers: Vikas Agarwal
Vikas Agarwal, GM, India, OnePlus says Amazon has a better reach than any major retailer in the country. OnePlus, a technology start-up that is…
A 40-cr investment for 20 One Friday Stores: Neel Sawhney
Hailing from a family with a history of business ownership in garment manufacturing for 38 years, Neel went to London’s American Intercontinental…
Shopsity, an online to offline model cracks profitability
Counting on the number of years that have sailed by, one element has remained constant in our society, Fashion. Talk about any era, people with all…
By placing Safety on the customer's sleeve, Leaf Wearables hits the Spot
Leaf Wearables, barely a year old Indian start-up, has been able to create some buzz in the country. The reasons could be their smart safety…
Envirochip: Safeguard yourself from harmful radiations
Established in 2007, Syenergy Environics Ltd provides radiation management and solutions in homes and workspaces to nullify effects of harmful…
We are customer-obsessed. Our strategy is to start with customer experience and work backwards.
We are customer-obsessed. Our strategy is to start with customer experience and work backwards. Amit Agarwal, Vice President and Country Manager,…
Jabong in discussion with investors
How you see the funding that is pouring in e-commerce companies? Why you think brick and mortar retailers are failed to fetch the VCs attention?…
2D bar-coding benefiting high-end retail chains
What are your latest offerings to modern retailers? And, how is it helping them in improving back end operations? Honeywell is able to provide the…
'People consume brands not products'Prahlad Kakar
Over the years the tools of communication has evolved drastically. How do you think advertising has evolved with them? Unfortunately, advertising…
We plan to open 100 stores by 2020
The Indian home and furnishing market is largely dominated by unorganised players. Do you take it as a challenge or an opportunity for modern…
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Fashion is now an omni-channel phenomenon
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Omni-channel is the way forward
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"Cross-channel strategies are retailers' top priority"
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Cross-channel strategies are retailers top priority
In an exclusive conversation with Retailer, Marco De Vries, CEO, Openbravo, shares the key technology trends that will shape the future of retail…
Growing demand for home fragrance
Petricor Fragrances is the niche perfume retailer in home category.  The brand has rich portfolio of premium brands like French  Les Lumieres Du…
mPOS solution : A latest innovation for in-store technology
Zebra Technologies Corporation is a global technology provider which offers an extensive portfolio of products and services, incorporating barcode…
Imitation jewellery is becoming in vogue
Jaipur based Voylla.com retails in exclusive jewellery and accessories since 2012. With an existence of only a year and a half, Voylla has come a…
Latin Quarters plans to foray East Asian and Middle East market, shortly
Latin Quarters (LQ) is a prominent high street fashion brand offering sustainable fashion for women from different realms of life. Initiative by…
Discounting corrupts market
FabMart sells electronics, bed & bath and other category products to HNIs through its distinctive offerings.  In an exclusive conversation,…
Transforming the customer experience
Tectura is a global IT solutions provider for the retail sector and is playing an important role in the expansion of modern trade in the country. In…
Fashion accessories are becoming mainstream
The accessory segment is growing aggressively and Ayesha and Jacqueline, daughter and wife, respectively, of Dipen Kapur of Hidesign, have carved…
Expanding range to travel-related category
Holii, has carved its niche in the highly competitive segment of leather products including handbags, with high standards of workmanship. In a…
Shortly launch apps for m-commerce segment
The e-retailer FashionAndYou.com is a leading player in the lifestyle segment with over 5.5 million members across 1,200 locations in India, and to…
Consumers are getting experimental
The US-based Skechers is growing aggressively in the country via innovative product features as well as expanding its distribution network. In a…
Expanding capacity for fashion accessories
Bonjour is a niche manufacturer as well as retailer of knitted garments including socks, and in a conversation, Anusha Jain, Founder, Bonjour,…
Redefined mineral water segment
The Finland-based Veen Waters, a leading global player in natural mineral water, commenced its operations in India over a year ago, and its products…
Boom in luxury furnture sales
It  has been  almost  two years  since Italian luxury furniture brand Visionnaire  launched  its operations in the country via International…
A one-stop-shop for home decor
Housl!fe is offering a wide repertoire of products ranging from home furnishings to electronic goods. In a conversation with Harsh Suman, Mahesh M,…
Boom in online jewellery sales
The online jewellery retailer BlueStone had recently raised Rs 60 crore, and it plans to use the funds raised for expanding its distribution network…
Indian-themed artifacts are en vogue
The Big Door is a high-end store for Indian-styled artifacts, jewellery and furniture products.   In a conversation, Vivek Gupta, Co-owner, the Big…
eBay is expanding its apps for m-commerce segment
eBay India has leveraged its marketplace-related model as well as introduced several customer-centric applications to stay ahead of peers. In a…
Strong growth in affordable women's-wear segment
  b:Kind, a women’s-wear brand, is growing at more than 150 per cent on a year-on-year basis, and that’s thanks to its repertoire of affordable…
Riding on passion
The US-based premium motorcycle maker Indian Motorcycles entered the local market a couple of months earlier, in a bid to leverage the growing…
Round-the-clock shopping is growing
The mature western retail industry has a well established 24*7 shopping format for grocery and allied products. In India, with consumers working…
Helping international brands enter India
  Brand Access, a start-up retail innovations company, recently entered into an agreement with Australia-based Colette for expanding its…
Smile to win
Smile Labs Cosmetic, the official distributors of Smile LABS, USA, is a leading global player in the teeth whitening segment. And, this MNC recently…
Strong demand for high-end sunglasses
The US- based Maui Jim has aggressively expanded its presence in the country  over the past few years, and it currently offers more than 200 SKUs…
A gaming destination
  Games The Shop is a specialist retailer related to electronic gaming. In a conversation, Amit Khemani, Director, of this retail chain highlighted…
The Body Shop is growing in double digits
The health and beauty industry is growing aggressively, and The Body Shop (TBS) is one of the key beneficiaries of this trend. In a conversation…
Rising demand for high-end mattresses
The US-based Sealy is globally acclaimed for its tech-based range of mattresses, and within a short period of their entry in the local market, has…
Kidswear market is booming
  Toonz Retail, a four year-old brand, plans to leverage the growing lifestyle-related opportunities for infants and children in smaller towns.…
Part-payment option helped FabFurnish grow
  Rocket Internet-backed FabFurnish.com has grown aggressively since its launch two years ago. In a conversation with Sweta Pal, Vikram Chopra,…
Exports are a key focus
The home improvement segment is characterised by intense competition from organised players. However, Bonita has carved its niche via a range of…
Expanding our dealer network to 500 centres by 2015
  The Asian region including India is becoming the key focus of Ford. In addition, to leverage the consumer boom in smaller towns, this US-based…
High-end furnishing segment is booming
The well known fashion designer JJ Valaya recently entered the premium home furnishing segment via their concept store ‘The Home of the Traveler’.…
Water purifiers are bestsellers at retail chains
  Potable drinking water is a problem that affects most parts of the country, and home makers are often reluctant to purchase specialised water…
Expand our retail network to 50 stores
Toys are no longer limited for ‘fun’, and are increasingly playing an important role in the development of a child. In addition, there is growing…
I have a huge waiting list of brands
DLF Promenade is providing a retail space for hundreds of brands. The mall has just completed a glorious journey of five years. In a candid…
We are expanding our product range
Laminated flooring is becoming en vogue and Action Tesa from the Action Group, is a leading player in this segment. In a conversation with Shipra…
Launch 20 salons in UAE, shortly
Naturals, a leading player in the domestic beauty salon industry, and via its franchising model has provided suitable opportunities to women…
We are searching for a local partner
The domestic luxury market is projected to reach $ 14 billion over the next few years, and in a bid to leverage these growth opportunities, Spain-…
We are looking at Rs 50 crore annual turnover
Home furnishing is seen as an evolving market in India. Companies like Tangerine Home Couture are making difference with their unique approach and…
Anmol Jewellers is content as a niche retailer
Ishu Datwani, Founder, Anmol Jewellers, talks about his brand’s USP as well as innovative marketing strategies to reach target audience.   Is Anmol…
Anmol Jewellers is content as a niche retailer
Ishu Datwani, Founder, Anmol Jewellers, talks about his brand’s USP as well as innovative marketing strategies to reach target audience.   Is Anmol…
FMCG growth lies in the rural areas of the country
  Piruz Khambatta, Chairman & Managing Director, Rasna Pvt Ltd, talks about the growth opportunities in the FMCG sector.   Do you think…
Logistic is seen as a low-talent industry
Delhivery is a niche logistics provider that only caters to e-commerce clients. Sahil Barua, CEO, Delhivery, highlights his corporate strategy to…
Initiated a joint business plan
FMCG companies have taken a number of strategic initiatives to boost their sales via organised retail. In an exclusive interaction with  Sunil…
Processed food segment is a promising area
  Nitin Seth, Joint M D, GD Foods, highlights Tops’ strategy for modern retail viz-a-viz local kirana stores.   Do you think retailers and FMCG can…
Our 20 per cent sales come from modern trade
While modern retail still continuous to be a small chunk of FMCG sales, a joint effort between retailers and suppliers is expected to take the…
Riding success!
Besides giving a safety protection, helmets also offer good business opportunity and they have become an extension of one’s personality. Realising…
Traditional meets contemporary
  Ashutosh Sharma, MD, Shreem Jeweler says that even though people are not cutting down on wedding expenditure post gold price rise, the industry is…
Leveraging fun value
  What are your expansion plans?  We have a strong ambition to become a market leader as an innovator, designer, and manufacturer of new toys with…
For 2014 there will be a distinct shift to the classic staples
Heel & Buckle is a multi-brand footwear retailer that offers customised shoes at unmatched price range. In a candid conversation, Dhiraj Bhatija…
A careful gifting!
Uber-personalised gifting, which denotes ‘something beyond personal’,  is an upcoming trend in gifting segment. In an interview, Smita, Business…
Every girl is a princess
  Tell us more about Disney Princess Academy. Last year, we started the Disney Princess Academy and it was a success. The idea is drawn from the…
Expand presence in north
Study By Janak has carved its niche with its range of customised products for menswear. In a candid conversation, Manoj Mehra, Group CMD, Study By…
Relevant for local tastes
The global chain Krispy Kreme launched its first store in the northern region at Select Citywalk, New Delhi, with its new franchise partner -…
Expand network to smaller towns
Kurlon, a leading player in the domestic mattress industry has also manufactured a wide range of home furniture since 2011. In a candid conversation…
NTC: Creating a retail mark
From a yarn and fabric centric organisation, National Textiles Corporation (NTC) is all set to create a retail mark in the textile segment. It has…
Home Ettu to expand soon
Honey Jolly, Design Head of Home Ettu, a start-up brand in home decor segment feels there is tremendous growth potential in Indian market. She also…
Processed 1.5 lakh orders
Saurabh Kochhar, Founder, printvenue.com has witnessed aggressive growth since the launch of his company barely a year ago. In a candid conversation…
Going National
After successfully utilizing ecommerce to establish its business, The Furniture Republic is planning to launch about 100 stores by 2020. Aditya…
TNC plans to go overseas
Despite the economic slump, Indian cosmetic industry has an even greater potential for growth in future than present says, Natasha Shah, Founder of…
Growing Appetite for 'Gourmet'
Growing young working population coupled with their willingness to experiment with new cuisines and to pay more for higher quality ingredients will…
"Real market in India is the unorganised sector"
Cellebrite is an established global leader in providing mobile data transfer solutions. While targeting newer markets like India, the company is…
Mustang holds 10-15% of Indian socks market
Mustang is leading socks manufacture which is catering to brands like Adidas, Ginger, Next, Debenhams, to name a few. Lubeina Shahpurwala, Co-…
Samsonite serves every segment
World’s leading luggage maker Samsonite, which has two brands in India – Samsonite and American Tourister – plans to launch third brand to cater to…
SCA sees ambitious growth in baby market
SCA Hygiene has recently entered India to tap Rs 4,000-crore baby diaper market. The Swedish firm sees immense potential in Indian Market. In a…
Innovation remains the key to success
PVR bluO, a 51:49 joint venture between PVR and Major Cineplex Group of Thailand, is making the centres more attractive for audience by launching…
Croma introduces cash on delivery
After successful expansion into Zip stores and kiosks, Tata Croma, one of the nation's first large format specialist retail chains for consumer…
Milano Impex to grow by 25% in FY14
Egle & Louis Alberti is an exclusive footwear range from the house of Milano Impex Pvt. Ltd. The company has vast presence in MBOs and EBOs.…
EBOs are better than MBO formats
Germany’s leading CDIT brand Siemens Home Appliances has launched its exclusive brand store in New Delhi. The company is increasing its retail…
We plan to expand to 30 clubs
Fitness First, a leading health and fitness group, has more than 380 clubs in Europe, Asia and Australia, and is currently implementing an expansion…
Overseas store expansion is our key focus
Anita Dongre has carved her niche in the highly competitive bridal wear, fashion and allied industry via her eclectic collections. In a candid…
CFOs need to be versatile
The role of CFOs or head of finance in modern retail organizations is not just limited to day- to-day accounts and compliance with tax regulations.…
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Sampling the Right Way
Vibgyor Brand Services, a leading experiential marketing company in India, has introduced an innovative concept “Go Try Marketing,” which is a multi…
Betting big on S-Commerce
The service industry today is one of the fastest growing segments in India with a recorded 30 per cent growth level. To assist the service providers…
Speciality service across multiple products
With the aim to become the first nationwide organised player to offer a super specialty branded service across multiple product range, HCL Care has…
SIS format suits Kama Schachter
Kama Schachter, one of India’s leading diamond jewellery manufacturers and exporters, has forayed into Indian retail segment last year. Colin Shah,…
Ripple Fragnance to increase footprint in tier1 and tier2 cities
Home Fragrance segment with different delivery systems is more evolved in the West with many large players. So far, Agarbathies play the most…
Bonjour plans to increase manufacturing capacity
In a category where brand loyalty is quite scarce, Bonjour, country's leading manufacturer and supplier of socks, is striving to become a recognised…
Indian Rug Market is of 1600 Cr
The Indian Rug market is very vibrant and has immense growth potential. However, this industry is constantly struggling with lesser innovation…
Rice is more than just a commodity
For more than half the population of India, rice is a staple food and a part of every meal. Radikal Overseas offers ‘Radikally’ pure and ‘Radikally’…
Luxury Watch retailing
AP Group is a pioneer company managing retail distribution of luxury and lifestyle products.  They are a leading distributor of luxury watches…
Retailing luxury
Marc Cain recently opened their 150th store worldwide, at Napean Sea Road, Mumbai. A high-end luxury brand, Marc Cain plans to expand its retail…
Victorinox engages consumers
The Swiss Army Knife is an icon and one of the leading players in this segment, is Victorinox. This brand has also extended its presence to other…
Senco Gold: Lighter designs sell more
Organised jewellery retail is increasing its market aggressively and Senco Gold is no different. In a candid conversation with Sweta Pal, Suvanker…