Strategy

R Madhusudhan, a mall operations expert with over 28 years of experience in retail and hospitality, has joined Beyond Squarefeet Advisory Pvt Ltd as head of the mall management vertical. Prior to joining Beyond Squarefeet, Madhusudhan served one of...

Syrgis®, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, has received a license to operate a business in China under the name Shanghai Syrgis Trading Co., Ltd. The company will be based in Shanghai and has named...

On the concluding day of India Fashion Forum 2011, the discussions revolved around the trends, prospects and challenges faced by the fashion retail industry. Organised by IMAGES Group, the two-day event (February 17-18) is being held at The Renaissance...

To further strengthen its position in the Indian market, popular QSR chain McDonald's is planning to open several new outlets to cross the total store count of 250 by the end of the current calendar year. “We currently have...

 Walmart has appointed Cindy Davis as executive vice-president of Global Consumer Insights. Davis will lead the newly created Insights team, helping both Walmart and Sam’s Club understand broad consumer trends, provide insight into customers’ needs across the world and...

Walmart, the world's largest retailer by sales, is using its expertise in sustainability as a means for profitable growth.“We are moving more aggressively to integrate into our business strategy and operations a holistic sustainability plan for 100 per cent...

American Apparel Inc, manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded fashion apparel, has recently announced the appointment of John J Luttrell as executive vice-president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from February 7, 2011. Luttrell, a graduate of...

Philip Clarke has announced the composition of his executive committee to take effect on March 1, 2011; when he succeeds Sir Terry Leahy as group chief executive of Tesco plc. “Given that the size and scope of the...

Coty Inc. seems to be heading towards an initial public offering, as industry watchers speculate. Two private equity firms, Berkshire Partners and Rhône, made a cash infusion into the beauty firm, making minority equity investments in the $3.6 billion...

US-based drugstore chain Walgreens has recently announced the appointment of Graham W. Atkinson as senior vice-president and chief customer experience officer with effect from January 24. He will be responsible for developing and leading the company’s loyalty strategies with...