Dev Arc Mall, Ahmedabad is constructed on an area of 3.5 lakh square feet. Key retailers present in this shopping centre include Magnet hypermarket (1 lakh sq.ft.), (more…)
Year: 2010
Home Solutions Merger with Pantaloon – An Analysis
Home Solutions Retail (India) Limited (HSRIL) is a part of Kishore Biyani’s Future Group where 33% of the stake is held by Private Equity Investors. operates in Consumer Durables & Electronics (CDE), Home furnishings and services including design segments. Its key formats are Home Town, E‐zone, Home Bazaar, Furniture Bazaar and Electronics Bazaar. HSRIL has a total of 2.4mn sq ft of retail space, which include (more…)
Go Grocery Shopping Online – Mumbai
U. V. Retail is presenting Groceryshop.in – first of its kind Online Supermarket in India. Currently this service is available only in Mumbai. It is a venture promoted by Davinder Goyal.
Prices are very much competitive with other supermarkets. It requires (more…)
Comaprison of Malls – Main Street
The quest for the ideal location and the right format is what every retailer always strives for, irrespective of trying times. We would like to present to you an except of the comparison study of Malls Vs Main Street Vs Local Markets in the Indian Retail.
Retailing in Malls – Shopping malls are attractive for various cultural and promotional events and as a hang out destination among the younger generations. They scored High on Convenience, Comfort and ease of Shopping. However, retailers felt that stores operating from malls faced high rentals in addition to establishment and maintenance costs. Also the conversion of footfalls in such stores (more…)
How did Organized Retail Shape in India ?
Organised retail in India, today holds only a fraction (6%) of the market share potential in India. It has risen from ZERO to 6% in a very short period mainly on Volumes and not a value-driven growth. The Bazaar shopping concept has retained its identity and character while the modern-day shopping structures represent an inspired fusion of main street shopping along with community centric activity. Today we are re-visting the Origin and History of Organized retailing in India.
The emergence of organised retail in India dates back to the pre-independence era when the country’s established business houses, mostly textile majors, ventured into the retail arena through company-owned or franchisee outlets. There were also exclusive tailoring shops, that ultimately expanded their span of operations to become (more…)
DLF Emporio – Destination for Luxury Shopping
DLF Emporio is a shopping destination the likes of which has never been in India before. For the first tine in India, consumers can enjoy the pleasure of viewing the creations of 185 of the finest luxury brands in the world. With over 74 international labels and 111 Indian designers, it offers unique variety-from jewellery and watches, the largest collection of international (more…)
Restructuring of the Pantaloon / Future Group
Kishore Biyani, the pioneer of Indian retail has managed successfully sail through the Tide with his Garva Se Kaho Hum Kanjoos Hey e-mail and reporting a robust Quarterly result indicating a turnaround.
Restructuring into a pure retail play would improve its balance sheet and profitability by recouping investments, cutting exposure to (more…)
Asian Retail Congress in India
It is a matter of great pride that India will host the Asian Retail Congress in Mumbai next Month. Asia Retail Congress is global platform to discuss and promote the best practices in the Retail sector Globally.
Who Should Attend this Meet and Why ?
All hands above the Role of Product / Brand Manager to CEOs of Retail (more…)