Month: November 2007

Last week we had covered that Megamart is also launching exclusive Lifestyle outlets to shed the image of being a discount retailer.

Group company, Arvind Brands is all set to revamp its Arrow brand now. (more…)

UK based retailer Marks & Spencer is all set to foray into high volume food and kids wear retailing here in India. Marks & Spencer’s presence in India is through master franchisee Planet Retail.
Marks & Spencer has witnessed slow growth in India. To boost volumes, the company slashed (more…)

Nilkamal Ltd owned @home solutions retailer of home furnishings opened its second store in Pune.With this store the company now owns and operates 10 stores in India. This (more…)

Arvind Mills owned retail chain with 75 discount stores under the brand name “Megamart” has unveiled a new strategy to move towards lifestyle based value retailing rather than being a discount retailer. Earlier Megamart would stock mostly out of fashion brands targeting the really (more…)

The flamboyant Vijay Mallya of UB Group is known for taste in his life. His passion for Horses, Race Cars, Flying, Yacht and Lifestyle retailing is something to cheer about, especially for Bangaloreans.
UB City – Bangalore, destination for the Rich and Famous located just a mile (more…)

Big Brands have changed their retail sales model and are assuring minimum brand guarantee OR a share of revenue for franchisee stores, whichever is higher. This means lesser risk and lesser working capital for the franchisee. Why have they taken this step ? (more…)

Lifestyle Retailer, Provogue has set its eyes on personal Care products and exclusive stores for Women. Provogue plans to bring out its products by March-08. Separately, the company is at an advanced stage (more…)

RIL’s revamped Vimal exclusive showroom opened for business in Ahmedabad. Mr. Anand Parekh, Head Textiles Division, RIL is seen in Vimal Showroom at Ahmedabad. [Photo on your left] The retail brand (more…)