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SRMB Udyog Ltd, with the launch of ‘Rods ‘n’ Bars’ in Kankurgachi area of Kolkata, has entered the business of retail. Rods ‘n’ Bars is a 250 square feet store, which will offer a wide range of high quality...

Dell, the world’s second largest makers of personal computers, is planning to take the retail route in India by 2008.“So far, we were concentrating only on the direct-selling model via the web and telephone, in order to ensure a...

It is almost a year now that Indiaretailing has been echoing the fact that whatever is being said, heard, or seen about organised retail in India, the ‘opposite’ of that is equally true.Organised and unorganised, steel carts in stores...

In sync with the growing fast fashion trends in the country, Delhi-based exporter Evinix is entering the fashion retailing business through a multi-brand format called Comfortable Urban and Trendy (CUT).“We call it a 'rapid retail' concept as we will...

Dream big, dress up India, reposition the brand, understand responsibilities, campaign smart, remain motivated… These were the key points around which revolved the thoughts and discussions on the first day of India Fashion Forum (IFF) 2008.In the session ‘How...

Over 100 thought leaders and nearly 2,500 captains of the fashion businesses have got into the act of discussing the present and future, as also the opportunities across all segments of the industry at India Fashion Forum (IFF), the...

Orient Craft, a New Delhi-based apparel export firm, is close to bring an international premium childrenwear brand to the Indian market next year. The company is also learnt to have been in advanced talks with a mass denim brand...

Punjab-based apparel maker Duke Fashions (India) has announced plans to foray into kids' apparel segment from next summer. Meanwhile, the company is targeting revenue to the tune of Rs 500 crore within the next three years, from both domestic...

Gokaldas Exports Ltd, India’s largest garment manufacturer and exporter, has decided to offer 70 per cent stake to the US-based private equity major Blackstone Group for Rs 676 crore (including a 20 per cent open offer). Blackstone, which has...