March 13, 2014
* LVMH owned Sephora to open 7 stores in India this year. * Apple Launches First Ever Social Media Campaign for the iC5 via Tumblr. * Empowered consumers more likely to switch brands. * Candy Crush-maker King Digital sees IPO valuation of up to $7.6 billion. * FMCG volumes to remain weak in fourth quarter. […]
March 11, 2014
* Apple plans small-format stores for Indian market. * India to get first H&M store in November. * Indian wearable device raises $200k online. * Unilog Forays into Luxury Retail Biz. * 143 yr old Bangalore jewellery biggie CKC set to split. * Victorias Secret is launching in mainland Chinabut its not selling underwear. * […]
March 10, 2014
* AAP ready to revisit stand on FDI in retail with an assurance of no job loss. * Japan’s Aeon denies Indian retail JV talks, Carrefour silent. * Desi Belle plans EBOs pan India, flagship in Mumbai. * Consumers shift to unorganized retailers to buy gold jewellery. * Coke launches new price war on Pepsi. […]
March 07, 2014
* Bharti Group in talks with Carrefour, Aeon to form retail joint venture. * Flipkart hits $1 billion in sales, a year ahead of schedule. * e-Walmart will be a bigger threat than Walmart. * More women at key management positions likely by 2020: Report. * Fast-food chain Subway to enter upscale coffee house space […]
March 06, 2014
* Lobbies shouldnt hurt Indo-US ties: Rajeev Kher. * Flipkart & Snapdeal are confident about e-commerce consistency . * Google’s Nikesh Arora says mobile will create bigger advertising pie. * Raymond partners with Woolmark to launch cool wool summer collection. * Luxury industry optimistic about January-March quarter: Wealth-X survey. * Carlyle to invest up to […]
March 04, 2014
* Alvarez & Marsal appoints Vikram Utamsingh as co-head in India, ropes in two more execs from KPMG. * Lifestyle Brand Mela Artisans Gets Funding From Aavishkaar. * Hitachi Picks Up Majority Stake In Micro Clinic. * PeopleStrong eyes acquisitions in contingency staffing, HR analytics space. * Nexus Raises New Fund To Support Investees. * […]
March 04, 2014
* IIM-A study suggests ‘brick and click’ model for retail growth. * Consulting loses to e-commerce at B-schools. * Lalbhai Jr bets on custom clothing for e-comm. * LVMH to Expand Retail Network for Watch Brands to compete Swatch Group AG. * Shoppers Stop bestowed with five prestigious awards. * Unique identification number for hallmarked jewellery: BIS. […]
March 03, 2014
* Costa Coffee may end franchisee arrangement with Indian partner Devyani International. * More than $1 billion worth of Apple TVs sold in 2013: CEO Tim Cook. * Tesco’s FDI plan may hit regulation speed hump. * No change in BJPs stand on FDI in retail: Jaitley. * Being Human: Salman Khans apparel brand raked […]
February 28, 2014
* 3rd March , Monday -2014 US • Feb ISM Manufacturing. • Feb Total Vehicle Sales . India • Feb HSBC/Markit Manufacturing PMI. China • Feb Non-manufacturing PMI. Europe • Feb PMI Manufacturing, Service, Composite. * 5th March ,Wednesday , 2014. Europe • Feb PMI Manufacturing, Service, Composite. • Q4 GDP SA YoY. China • Feb […]
February 28, 2014
* Mum on FDI, Narendra Modi asks traders to compete Modern stores. * Hopeful & Thankful: e-commerce cos hail Narendra Modi for advocating tech push in retail. * eBays investment in Snapdeal signals consolidation in e-commerce industry. * Branded Supermarkets sell their own tablet PC brands. * Airports more profitable destination:Foreign fashion labels eye airport […]
