Month: July 2008

High Networth Individuals / Spending Customers are the darling of organized premium retailers in India. In-shop cafes, lounge areas, kids’ play area, personal stylist and spas are the freebies you can expect while shopping for premium brands and luxury.
Tommy Hilfiger, Esprit, Satya (more…)

Women are the big spenders in modern retail in India. Retailers want to embrace the Indian women in every part of her day and every phase of her life.

Shoppers Stop was the first to realize about the $300 mn opportunity for pregnant moms and roped in Mothercare from the UK for maternity (more…)

Indian Inflation has reached a whopping 11.63%. Retailers are swimming through the tide fighting rising prices and rental costs. We analyze the business outlook for value retailer – Vishal Retail running Vishal Mega Mart chain of stores.

Vishal Retail currently is the only retailer focusing entirely on India’s vast and fast growing middle income group with bulk of its stores in Tier-II and Tier-III towns. Vishal Retail has 2.3 mn sft of value retail space, behind Pantaloon Retail (more…)

If you are a meat lover, then you’ve always wanted to BUY the best branded meat from Tyson Food. Days are not far when the same will be made available in your neighborhood store.

Godrej Agrovet has forged a JV (more…)

Spencer’s Retail promoted by the House of Goenkas, one of the oldest Business Houses in India and led by the younger generations of Goenka family spotted opportunities in retail way back in 1990s. The younger generation wanted growth and new businesses to venture and they didn’t do any mistake by stepping into retail. After achieving success in their initial blueprint, they (more…)