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Quest Mall: A Culmination of the Pursuit for Fine Dining in Kolkata
Kolkata has always been revered for its conventional food options, but the city can now boast of its casual fine dining, which is worth spending time and money over. The best thing of them all? Most of these dining experiences are housed under the same roof – at Level 5 and Level 6 of Quest Mall...
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December 2019
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Manyavar: Bringing Traditional Fashion Back in Vogue
In a freewheeling chat with IMAGES Retail Bureau, Ravi Modi, MD, Vedant Fashions Pvt. Ltd., talks about the evolution of the traditional menswear market, the growth of his brand, marketing and promotional strategies employed, technology and innovations introduced and fi nally, the road ahead…
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December 2019
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EAST INDIA: Evolving into a Brand Conscious, Product Savvy Retail Sector
The East Indian retail market has been on a growth trajectory since the evolution of new Millennials population. Analysts have attributed this upward swing to the evolving middle-class, rising disposable incomes and growing aspirations for improved living standards, especially among the Millennials. The region is at the cusp of transforming from a traditional customer base into a brand conscious, product-savvy market. Its young generation is shopping and demanding both fashion and quality along with value for money spent from retailers…
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December 2019
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East India Emerges as Epicenter of Modern Retail Activity
As compared to other regions, East India with states like West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and the Northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal, Tripura and Mizoram, has been a late bloomer. However, growing consumerism and spending power is driving brands and retailers to shift focus from mature markets to these emerging cities…
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December 2019
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Arambagh Foodmart: Pioneer of Modern Retail in East India
The story of how a chain of stores selling processed and ready-to-eat chicken items has evolved into becoming one of the top Food & Grocery retail chains in Eastern India with a footprint across all major cities of Bengal…
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December 2019
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Fashion Accessory Brand Ceriz Works To Elevate The Style Quotient Of Consumers
Fashion accessories have only recently been introduced into the formal retail experience. From a long history of being available only in the unorganised, unbranded markets in India, today, the fashion accessory has gained a strong foothold in the lifestyle shopping category…
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November 2019
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COSTUME JEWELLERY: The New Penchant of Jewellery Buyers in India
Costume jewellery is the fastest-growing category in India which is projected to grow at 20 percent CAGR between 2019 and 2024. This segment is benefitting from the growing trend of consumers seeking lightweight, stylish jewellery at affordable prices…By
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November 2019
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PROMOD Launches First E-Origin Store in India
Focusing on hospitality and attention to detail, this first of its kind outlet ensures that the customer experiences the best styles within the store…
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November 2019
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Franchising Model of Retail Continues to Shine Despite Economic Slowdown
India is one of the world’s largest and fastest emerging markets, and its vast population size and cultural diversity have made it a prime environment in which franchising can thrive. Despite the economic slowdown and the gross domestic product (GDP) at its slowest stage in the last six years, the franchising model continues to witness growth in both urban and rural regions. The franchise industry is growing at a rate of 30-35 percent per annum and the sales turnover of the sector was recently valued at over US$7 billion…
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November 2019
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Busters' New Conceptual Center Adds a Fresh Experience to the Gaming World
The new center at DSL Virtue Mall in Hyderabad is the first store under the new theme and it has a unique concept and look…
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November 2019
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Senco Gold & Diamonds-The Embodiment of a Flourishing Franchising Model with 51 Stores Pan India
Suvankar Sen, Executive Director, Senco Gold & Diamonds talks about the successful franchise journey of his brand…
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November 2019
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A Step In The Right Direction: Customer Centricity Leads To Successful Footwear Retailing
A quick search on any marketplace e-commerce portals and the category of footwear and you will see a new brand every few days. And not just on the internet, even on high streets and in malls, you see not only EBOs of brands like BATA, Metro, Mochi, Clarks etc. but also a plethora of new brands. Footwear retailing has witnessed a dynamic revolution in the past few years. IMAGES Retail Bureau speaks with some prominent footwear players to understand what has led to this transformation and what the future holds…
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November 2019
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Gems, Jewellery, Textiles & Apparel Priority Categories For Alibaba In India
Alibaba.com established its India operations in 2008 and has since served millions of buyers and sellers. According to an analysis by the group, India ranks second in the top-20 buyer distribution list and first in the top-10 global seller distribution. Currently, Alibaba.com operates with a global network of 150 million registered members, connecting Indian SMEs with buyers across the world…
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October 2019
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Scan & Go: Seamless Payments, Self-checkouts Disrupt Consumer Experience
With the majority of online growth driven by pure-play e-commerce brands, most retailers still rely more on in-store purchases than online sales. Services like self-checkout and cashier-less payment systems then make a huge impact here. Couple this technology – the buzzword for today’s Millennial shopper – with loyalty programs and traditional retailers have a winning system…
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October 2019
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From Copper Coins To Mobile Apps: The Evolution & Success Of Retail Loyalty Programs
The journey of loyalty programs from copper to paper followed by the sophisticated plastic cards and now just mobile numbers has undergone a massive transformation. The purpose of the initiative too has seen a revolution – from simply offering discounts to helping a brand build an emotional connect with its customers…
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October 2019
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Unraveling The Indian Luxury Market In 2030
Over the next decade, the Indian luxury market is well poised to see positive growth on the back economic development, greater connectedness and policy reforms, all of which will offer a plethora of opportunities for luxury companies to serve young, affluent, connected and confident Indian consumers…
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October 2019
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FDI Relaxation Policies To Usher In An Era Of Growth For Indian Retail
New FDI rules and single brand retailer policies set by the government will assure an influx of investment in the retail industry, ensuring robust growth over the next few years. IMAGES Retail brings you a lowdown of what’s making news in the national space over the last month…
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October 2019
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Raymond To Expand Ethnix And Next Look; Introduce Khadi-specific Brand
Given that the VUCA environment is intensifying and given Raymond’s commitment to providing growth opportunities for internal talent, the company has reshuffled its top brass, and has decided to push forward some of its promising sub-brands…
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March 2018
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Dyson Launches Demo Store At DLF Promenade
Dyson has brought its latest problem solving technology to India, including its cord-free vacuum cleaners (Dyson V7 & V8 range), revolutionary hairdryer (Dyson Supersonic) and its range in intelligent air purifiers (Dyson Pure Cool Link)
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March 2018
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Kazo To Open 500 PoS With ₹100 Crore Investment Over Three Years
Kazo Fashion Limited, one of India’s premium apparel and accessories womenswear brands aims to give exclusivity to the buyers both on corporate and party wear outfits
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March 2018
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'Ombre Lane Was Launched After Months Of Careful Research On The Indian Working Woman's Body Type'
The apparel brand focuses on providing customers with a superior product design, quality and fit along with a well-categorised website experience with quality customer experience…
4 min |
March 2018
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Indian Retail Sector Focusses On Online Services, Phygital Experiences
H&M, Landmark and Raymond Group make major inroads in expanding their presence in the Indian retail market. Here’s a look at some of the major activities in the sector in the last one month...
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March 2018
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Retail Guru Michael Yacobian On Converting A Selling Environment Into A Buying Environment ​​​​​​​
Today’s Omni-shoppers are quick to shun the face-to-face interaction and dislike the feeling of being ‘sold to’. Instead, they enjoy being ‘helped to buy’, a behavior that Michael Yacobian has grasped and developed solutions for…
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July 2018
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At MFB, We Want To Bring In Brands Which Have Potential In India
Myntra and Jabong combined now account for a little over 1 percent of India’s $100 billion fashion and apparel industry with more than $1.2 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) growing at over 50 percent in the last fiscal year…
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July 2018
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Technology The Greatest Differentiator in the Retail Industry
Retailers and brands are embracing technology in a big way to drive a seamless user experience in an effort to blend in with the increasingly digital world and provide convenience and benefits to the consumer. Indian Retail Industry’s top CIOs and CTOs, the visionaries responsible for the technological direction any organisation takes, share their thoughts on the future of retail technology, their focus points as well as the challenges they face while implementing them...
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July 2018
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The Impact of Technology on Purchase Lifecycles
New-age technology along with existing knowledge of consumer psychology is being leveraged effectively by brands across the globe, in highly innovative and engaging ways…
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July 2018
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Technology: Changing The Future Of Indian Retail
Going forward, technology like ‘AI’ will be further used to get an integrated view of consumer behaviour. Preferences obtained from store and non-store-based sales and marketing channels will allow retailers to offer personalised and consistent experiences and will facilitate the seamless switch between channels.
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July 2018
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Spectrum@Metro: The Consumer's Path To An International Lifestyle
India is ranked third in the Global Retail Development Index, expected to rise by 60 percent to reach US$ 1.1 trillion by 2020. The retail sector of India is going through a fresh period of growth which is backed by strong economic fundamentals, something Spectrum@Metro Noida is hoping to tap into…
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July 2018
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Being Omnipresent
That seamless experience which allows you to buy your favourite product, either from a brick and mortar store or an online store, from your store on a Road to a Mall to a High Street, from a mobile app to a website... You must be Omni-present. Omni is a Latin word which means everywhere. Omni Channel means ensuring your presence is Everywhere.
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October 2015
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HomeSukh: Smartest Marketplace For Home Decor
Pune has earned a reputation of being a hot spot for residential real estate. This in itself is reason enough for home furnishing and decor brands to have their presence in the city. One of the earliest concept malls in India - Ishanya recently opened doors to a spectacular 20,000 sq.ft. store called HomeSukh.
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