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Vol. 3 Issue 5 - May. 2008
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Organized retailers are investing in training academies as they struggle to meet their growing manpower needs.
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 Retail training on a roll
Food & Grocery
More pizzas for the Indian palate - Papa Johns, the world’s third largest pizza chain opened its fourth outlet and the flagship store in Western India at Powai in Mumbai. Barista, meanwhile unfolded its plans to consolidate in the competitive coffee market in India.
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Barista expanding footprints in domestic, overseas markets
Papa Johns opens new outlet
Spinach readies for Rs 400-cr expansion
Domino’s Pizza plans Rs 70-crore expansion
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Editorial
The long awaited ICREAR study allayed some fears of the unorganized sector, which the study indicates will survive and hold sway at least until 2013. An inclusive approach by organized retailers will go a long way to soothe ruffled feathers and understandable fears.
Retail majors announced big plans this month for the year ahead. Sectors that are seeing a lot of action span the spectrum, ranging from food and grocery to luxury, apparel & accessories to wellness.
After a poor first showing, selling through DTH and home televisions are attempting round two. With better research and targeted marketing, this could well be a viable selling option.
 Chillibreeze Research Team
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Big players - Plans and Investments |
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Organized players, big and small, announced plans for more outlets, different formats and tie-ups. Apparel, accessories and luxury seemed to be in focus, with large formats stealing a march over the convenience stores. The big news this month was the Reliance – Marks & Spencer tie-up.
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Big Players...
 Wardhawan group plans big investments in F&B, lifestyle
Aditya Birla Nuvo bets big on apparel retail
Landmark eyes treble Indian retail business
Adidas to open eight more 'Adidas Originals' stores
RPG to tie-up with global brands in retail sector
Marks & Spencer may terminate agreement with Planet Retail
Shoppers Stop to invest Rs 1,500 cr to double stores in 3 years
Videocon eyes Rs 10K cr turnover from cash and carry
India's Bharti Retail opens convenience stores
Big Bazaar looks to position itself as value retailer
Spencer`s to open 8 outlets in Nashik
Bharti to unveil retail brand this month: Mittal
Shopper's Stop to Raise $250 Million to Add Stores
Bharti plans 3-tier retail launch, mulls own label
Vah Magna Retail eyes rural pie
M&S, Reliance Retail likely to sign pact
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International |
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The Marks & Spencer Reliance tie-up made waves this month. Not to be outdone, luxury brands also announced their interest and intent to enter India. Regulations and retail space development are some of the obstacles to their entry.
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International
Marks and Spencer agrees India joint venture
RIL, Marks & Spencer in 49:51 venture
Carrefour to fix local partner by month-end
Armani-DLF team proposes wholesale trade of Armani products
Armani, Cartier allowed single brand retailing
Guy Laroche is seeking partners for India entry
Carrefour to Invest in India Before Rules Are Relaxed
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About Luxury Retailing Report: Indian consumers are a happy lot, with so much activity on to woo them. Companies are vying to design, develop and deliver the products and services their consumers want. One segment that has suddenly come into focus is luxury and lifestyle retail. View it against a backdrop of traditional Indian thrift, and you will see why the interest it is garnering is grabbing more eyeballs than other retail segments. This report looks at the industry, key concerns and what luxury marketers need to do to leverage this huge opportunity. |
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General Trends & Information |
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The ICRIER study allayed some fears, mom & pop stores will thrive at least until 2013.With organized retailers talking of inclusive growth, savvy kirana store owners might reap rich rewards in the future. Franchising is not only a way to beat rising rentals and high overhead costs but also the means to beat competition in time to market.
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General Trends & Information...
Mom & pop stores shall rule 84% of retail till ’13
Franchised companies report 20% higher sales
The Easy way to push big retail
“FDI in retail sector will not be allowed”
Govt may allow FDI in food retail
Inflation blues bites into retailers plans
Inflation hurting margins of retailers
Top global retailers say India is most sought-after market
 Buy our just published reports on the Cheese and Wine Industry in India.
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Health & Wellness |
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A small but growing segment, health & wellness is seeing more established names every day. Dr Batra’s Clinic, India’s largest homeopathic chain is set to debut on retail shelves with Reliance.
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Health & Wellness...
Reliance to retail Dr Batra's drugs
Yash Birla to enter domestic health & wellness market
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Regional Trends |
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The NCR is a sought after retail destination for most organized retailers. Gujarat too is seeing some action with several retail biggies planning their foray in the state. Not to be outdone, the South will see several Loot stores as the discount chain rolls out its southern growth plan.
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Regional Trends...
Future, Reliance, M&M on rural retail roads to Gujarat
Delhi hot favourite retail destination in India
Bharti Retail has easy day in Ludhiana
The Loot wants to bring the 'loot lo' in South
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Lifestyle & Luxury Retailing |
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After kirana store, it is the small and family jewellery stores that are feeling the heat of competition. Organized jewellery brands and stores are increasing in number, as are dedicated jewellery malls.
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Lifestyle & Luxury Retailing
Organised retail jewellery set for major expansion
Subhiksha outlines plans to enter Kolkata and Kerala telecom retail
Vardhaman Developers to invest Rs 400 cr in jewellery malls
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Unique Formats |
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Amway feels its still finding its feet after a decade of leading the direct marketing pack. Selling through the TV is seeing a revival, after its first round floundered. Other news includes vending machines, catalogue selling and the very interesting report on Project Sukanya.
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Unique Formats
A decade on, Amway feels it has just started out
Shopping through the Dish
Retailers on catalogue blitz to increase footfalls
Grabbit to launch apparel vending machines
Manned by women
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