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Changing times, Technologies are making Life a bit hard. Auto Drivers who haven't upgraded themselves to Uber( 4 Wheelers) have competition from Sharing Rick as also E-Rickshaws which has dented their earnings. Except Summer Time when the auto ride is still a bearable option, we have Uber(Sharing) which halves the Auto fare to 1/4th the charge of Autorickshaw. There is no night time fares for Uber/Ola. Working in Noida, I see the poor Cycle Rickshaw Drivers eyeing prospective customer who come down the overbridge...it would be a great job even if they get 2-3 customers a day whereas the shared E-Rick takes 5 passengers (@ Rs.10/- each to farthest distances).We thus have Unproductive labor in this segment too. more  

If this newsletter does not render correctly, please enable images or view the online version[IMAGE] Unsubscribe Strategy Leader The top trending Retail stories this week The Story Of Titans Tanishq Turnaround The Story Of Titans Tanishq Turnaround Sales didn’t pick up and the Tanishq team was at its wits’ end. Then, one day, the penny dropped. L&D Connect Audit World Today's TradeBriefs Cartoon taggit  Bezos vs Ambani: The Billionaire Bout That Had to Happen Indian ecommerce is about to change forever. Reliance to take on Amazon, Flipkart, start operations in the summer Indian ecommerce is about to change forever. Reliance to take on Amazon, Flipkart, start operations in the summer Read full articles, watch videos, browse thousands of titles and more with Google News. Infibeam Sells Infinium To B2B Aggregator Tradohub For $8.4 Mn Infibeam Sells Infinium To B2B Aggregator Tradohub For $8.4 Mn With the acquisition of IIL, Tradohub expects to strengthen its technology capabilities and expand its services. Can Reliance beat Amazon and Flipkart in ecommerce? Yes and no Can Reliance beat Amazon and Flipkart in ecommerce? Yes and no Following Mukesh Ambani's announcement that Reliance is entering the ecommerce marketplace space, we take a look at where it can succeed and where the challenges lie.Last Friday, India’s richest man a... Club Factory is giving India's Myntra, Jabong, Reliance hard time Club Factory is giving India's Myntra, Jabong, Reliance hard time Shein and other Chinese apps are also gaining traction. Single-brand retail: Easier sourcing rule soon for big-ticket FDI Single-brand retail: Easier sourcing rule soon for big-ticket FDI India’s FDI policy has introduced a rather odd distinction between multi-brand and single-brand retailing; now, the policymakers are singling out the biggies in single-brand retailing from the rest of the pack. IKEA-furnished homes are now just a Virar local away IKEA-furnished homes are now just a Virar local away After its first store opening in Hyderabad, IKEA has collaborated with Rustomjee to provide fully-furnished 1BHK and 2BHK in Mumbai For next phase of growth, Fab India bets big on experience centres For next phase of growth, Fab India bets big on experience centres The company expects to open 40 experience centres by March 2020 Grofers eyes Rs 200 cr GMV from GOBD sale Grofers eyes Rs 200 cr GMV from GOBD sale GMV is a term used in online retailing to indicate the gross merchandise value of the products sold through the platform over a certain period of time. Naturals Ice Cream plans expansion, steps out of its comfort zone Naturals Ice Cream plans expansion, steps out of its comfort zone The Mumbai-based brand is expanding in the north as growth beckons Should You End Prices in .00 or .99 When Selling Online? Should You End Prices in .00 or .99 When Selling Online? A newly released report from Stripe reveals whether ecommerce businesses should use psychological pricing online. Here's what they found. Ecommerce companies step up discounts in bid to get rid of stock Ecommerce companies step up discounts in bid to get rid of stock Online grocery delivery service Grofers chief executive Albinder Dhindsa said its January 19-27 Orange Bag Days promotion saw a record Rs 60 crore of sales on day 1 and is targeting Rs 200 crore for the week. Raymond Q3 profit up 30 pc to Rs 40 crore Raymond Q3 profit up 30 pc to Rs 40 crore Diversified Raymond Group Wednesday reported an increase of 30 percent in consolidated net profit at Rs 39.95 crore for the third quarter ended December 2018.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 30.71 crore in October-December period a year ago, Raymond said in a BSE filing. According to a PTI report: Total income during … Why Walmart still reigns as America's retail king (for now) Why Walmart still reigns as America's retail king (for now) With Amazon-owned Whole Foods looking to take over Sears stores, it's helpful to recall the massive footprint made by Walmart locations across the U.S. How Change in Consumer Buying Behaviour Has Revolutionized the Online Gifting Market in India How Change in Consumer Buying Behaviour Has Revolutionized the Online Gifting Market in India The global gifting market is estimated to be USD 475 billion, and India is expected to emerge as one of the strongest contributors by 2024. Trends That Will Shape The Retail Industry In 2019 Trends That Will Shape The Retail Industry In 2019 Ravinder Singh. - In the coming year the focus on Omni-Channel Retail will be significant, , retail industry, opinion Jatin Munjal launches natural food startup Jus Amazin Jatin Munjal launches natural food startup Jus Amazin MasterChef's Sarah Todd recalls the horror of watching her Indian restaurant burn down MasterChef's Sarah Todd recalls the horror of watching her Indian restaurant burn down Former MasterChef Australia star, Sarah Todd, 32, has recalled the horror of helplessly watching her restaurant burn down in India. Making Luxury Fashion Approachable Making Luxury Fashion Approachable Over the years, a number of platforms have made their presence felt but only a few have survived the storm of fashion transfusion and are still going strong. Aza Fashions stands among the tallest in the category. Skechers launches new sneakers range in India Skechers launches new sneakers range in India The Skechers D’Lites sneakers are said to revive the 90s trend of chunky sneaker design. Reliance Retail could be worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore, or half of RIL's mcap Reliance Retail could be worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore, or half of RIL's mcap Reliance Retail is an opportunity waiting to be unlocked. Shopping switcheroo: Life after new e-commerce norms Shopping switcheroo: Life after new e-commerce norms The new rules could hit online expansion, but it is still unclear if offline retailers will reap benefits. Of course, the consumer loses outAmazon, Flipkart are working on new legal structures that will allow the companies to continue discounting and maintain their private brand businesses India's growth not producing jobs that people want, says Raghuram Rajan at WEF Davos India's growth not producing jobs that people want, says Raghuram Rajan at WEF Davos Supporting CAG's stand on fiscal growth, Raghuram Rajan, on Tuesday said a lot of India's fiscal deficit is off-balance sheet.Get latest Economy online at cnbctv18.com Meet the six startups part of the Target Accelerator Program who are advancing the global retail industry Meet the six startups part of the Target Accelerator Program who are advancing the global retail industry Technology is reshaping the retail industry as we know it. The Target Accelerator Program (TAP) set up in Bangalore in December 2013 has been instrumental in helping identify startups in the technolog... IKEA looking at alternative fabrics in India: Sandeep Saran IKEA looking at alternative fabrics in India: Sandeep Saran “We are looking forward towards a 100 year plan (in India),” Sandeep Saran said at the Vibrant Gujarat 2019 summit in Gandhinagar. Retail captives in India grew in double digits in FY18 Retail captives in India grew in double digits in FY18 Retail captives in India, belonging to global retailers such as Target, Rakuten, Lowe's and JC Penney, grew in the double-digit range in FY18 The wheelchair wardrobe: How fashion is becoming more disabled-friendly The wheelchair wardrobe: How fashion is becoming more disabled-friendly Sunday Times News: Slipping on a shirt, buttoning it up, tucking it into trousers…what most people do in less than five minutes takes Justin Vijay Jesudas four times lon. Govt to throw open AMRIT stores to private franchisees Govt to throw open AMRIT stores to private franchisees Unlike Jan Aushadhi stores, which are run by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, AMRIT stores do not sell generic versions of drug but sell branded drugs. The focus on consumer shopping occasions Wipro "A few manufacturers have started putting much less emphasis on channel-specific marketing / merchandising, and much more on consumer shopping occasions and need states. Are they on to something? Why or why not? What new knowledge, insights, expertise, information - and new tools/resources to elicit these - will be needed by CPG companies and retailers to meet such a fundamental shift in approach to the retail landscape? Why?" Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Combine Bricks and Clicks to promote Business Combine Bricks and Clicks to promote Business (Premium) Given the opportunity to engage in ever-new endeavors, today's shoppers demonstrate an outstanding capacity to multi-task, compartmentalize, and adapt. How do you cater to them? Read on..... Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry ExecutivesIndia Business Brief | India Retail News | India Food Brief | India Telecom Brief | India Finance Brief | India Software Brief | India Digital Brief | India Ecommerce BriefAbout Us | Advertise | Archives | Privacy Policy Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India more  

If this newsletter does not render correctly, please enable images or view the online version[IMAGE] Unsubscribe lndtech The top trending Retail stories this week Experiences and Responsibility converge in fashion: Vineet Gautam, Bestseller India Experiences and Responsibility converge in fashion: Vineet Gautam, Bestseller India According to Vineet Gautam, a new wave of innovation is emerging with new materials, artificial intelligence(AI), robotics and 3D printing. service level sales force Today's TradeBriefs Cartoon Tata Starbucks to open more than 25 stores across metros in 2019 Tata Starbucks to open more than 25 stores across metros in 2019 Tata Starbucks plans to open more than 25 stores in 2019 across metros while it faces increasing competition from existing brands which are also expanding their footprint. E-commerce share in India's FMCG retail sales triples in 2 years: Nielsen E-commerce share in India's FMCG retail sales triples in 2 years: Nielsen India Business News: NEW DELHI: Growing consumer trust and confidence in online buying has helped e-commerce platforms expand their share in India's total FMCG retail sale. Why so many retail prices end with the digit nine Why so many retail prices end with the digit nine Why so many retail prices end with the digit nine - Just pricing something one cent less, sent the sales soaring. It's just bizarre Imitation jewellery is growing by almost 7% every year: Devika Mehra Imitation jewellery is growing by almost 7% every year: Devika Mehra In an exclusive conversation with Devika Mehra, Founder, Deezoe.com sheds light on the growth plans of the company. Govt Might Soon Crack Down On Amazon & Flipkart's Pricing Strategy To Protect Indian Traders These 3 Retailers Are Growing Digital Sales Much Faster Than Amazon These 3 Retailers Are Growing Digital Sales Much Faster Than Amazon These brick-and-mortar stores may have cracked to code for competing with the online juggernaut. Raising the bar: Restaurateurs want to change the game, and focus more on gourmet food Raising the bar: Restaurateurs want to change the game, and focus more on gourmet food The line between bars and restaurants often gets blurred in India. New generation of bars in India are now offering quality food too New generation of bars in India are now offering quality food too The line between bars and restaurants often gets blurred in India. Trek Bicycles plans to expand retail stores across India Trek Bicycles plans to expand retail stores across India Trek Bicycles is aiming to expand its retail footprint across India over the next two years. TGI Fridays' Indian partner to raise funds for expansion TGI Fridays Indian partner to raise funds for expansion Bistro Hospitality, which operates an existing network of 11 TGI Fridays outlets in the country, has appointed Centrum Capital as its investment banker. How Pizza Hut is mixing technology with pizza How Pizza Hut is mixing technology with pizza Yum! Restaurants-led Pizza Hut is betting big on technology. The brand is investing technology at each every step from taking orders to delivery of the pizza. Elaborating more on the same, Managing Director, Pizza Hut (India Subcontinent), Yum! Restaurants, Unnat Varma said, “We are using technology in sorting out our kitchens. So kitchens are becoming … Inside the Indian sportswear industry Inside the Indian sportswear industry India today is at par with wider global fitness trends. The booming economy and changing lifestyle preferences have compelled Indian consumers to be more health conscious and add new health and wellness routines to their hectic lifestyles. This trend has largely benefited the sportswear industry in India, which now is among the top in demand … Japanese brand Miniso planning to source Indian products to Australia, US Japanese brand Miniso planning to source Indian products to Australia, US Japanese brand Miniso planning to source Indian products to Australia, US - Japanese retail brand Miniso plans to source India-made products for its stores in the US and Australia, said a top company official. Here Is Why PepperTap Failed as a StartUp Here Is Why PepperTap Failed as a StartUp Started in 2014 in Gurgaon, PepperTap was a startup that was founded as the brainchild of Milind Sharma and Navneet Singh. Here is the full story. IOC, Savera Group tie up for food stores IOC, Savera Group tie up for food stores Indian Oil Corporation has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Savera Group for opening food stores in IOC’s highway retail outlets across the country. The first such store, Amaravathi Highw More Than Just Mail: India Post Joins Ecommerce Fray With Shopping Website More Than Just Mail: India Post Joins Ecommerce Fray With Shopping Website Indian minister of communications, Manoj Sinha, said that the company is now open to all vendors to register on its shopping website. If we're living through a “retail apocalypse,” why are e-commerce leaders like Amazon, Alibaba, and JD.com so focused on building brick-and-mortar stores? (AMZN, BABA, JD) If we're living through a “retail apocalypse,” why are e-commerce leaders like Amazon, Alibaba, and JD.com so focused on building brick-and-mortar stores? (AMZN, BABA, JD) This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here . Current subscribers can read the report here . Is This What Derails Amazon's Plans for 3,000 Cashless Stores? Is This What Derails Amazon's Plans for 3,000 Cashless Stores? Politicians could be a bigger hurdle than the technology. SoBo gets uber-chic: It's raining fashion stores in Colaba, here's why SoBo gets uber-chic: It's raining fashion stores in Colaba, here's why SoBo gets uber-chic: It's raining fashion stores in Colaba, here's why - It’s raining fashion stores in Colaba... What makes the tony locale swish set’s favourite? Everstone, GLP Hit Final Close of $580M for IndoSpace JV Everstone, GLP Hit Final Close of $580M for IndoSpace JV IndIndospace reached final close of a $580 million India logistics real estate fund managed by the JV between Singapore's GLP and Mumbai-based Everstone. Focused on bringing next 200 million Indians into e-commerce fold, says Flipkart CEO Focussed on bringing next 200 million Indians into e-commerce fold, says Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy said segments like grocery, furniture and even refurbished goods will play an important role in attracting more customers to its platform -- with many of them shopping online for the first time. Large discounts, freebies by e-tailers may be over soon as govt revives plan to introduce e-commerce policy Large discounts, freebies by e-tailers may be over soon as govt revives plan to introduce e-commerce policy The Centre is likely to unveil a revived policy prescription in discussion with other departments soon UK-based international chain Toy Room enters India UK-based international chain Toy Room enters India Toy Room, one of the most talked-about premium and international brand which has attracted visits from A-listers around the world including Jessie J, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Scherzinger, has opened its first outlet in India in Aerocity. According to Akshay Anand, Owner Toy Room India, “Present in eight different countries, Toy Room is one of … The dark chocolate rises The dark chocolate rises Confectionery brands are expanding their portfolio as premium chocolates find takers. But it’s a bittersweet growth curve. Merchant payments startup Benow identifies point-of-sale card transactions as the next big growth driver Merchant payments startup Benow identifies point-of-sale card transactions as the next big growth driver Benow, a two-year-old startup from Mumbai, looks to add 4 million PoS devices and onboard a million small merchants in the next four years. Here is how.Benow started as a digital payments enabler for ... Yellow Tie Hospitality plans $30 million investment to open over 300 outlets Yellow Tie Hospitality plans $30 million investment to open over 300 outlets The company, which has a portfolio of about a dozen brands and 60 operational outlets, aims to be India's largest restaurant franchise company by 2025. 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Rather they should focus on training their staff in providing great customer service. This practice will ultimately result in customer retention and success will definitely follow. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry ExecutivesIndia Business Brief | India Retail News | India Food Brief | India Telecom Brief | India Finance Brief | India Software Brief | India Digital Brief | India Ecommerce BriefAbout Us | Advertise | Archives | Privacy Policy Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India more  

If this newsletter does not render correctly, please enable images or view the online version[IMAGE] Unsubscribe lndtech The top trending Retail stories this week After online success, global brands are coming to a store near you After online success, global brands are coming to a store near you Dorothy Perkins is now eyeing brick-and-mortar stores, four years after the UK fashion brand signed an exclusive deal to sell online on Jabong, ET reported earlier. easummit sales force Today's TradeBriefs Cartoon Failures that moulded Amazon's online marketplace into a successful model The idea behind zShops, was the same idea that had led Amazon to build an auction platform that emulated eBay - to bring all sorts of sellers online. IKEA Unveils Manhattan Planning Studio Concept [IMAGE] IKEA is planning on opening a new store in Manhattan that has a focus on city living. Croma posts first net profit after 12 years of operation Croma posts first net profit after 12 years of operation The retail chains total income in FY18 went up by 15% to Rs 3813.74 crore while Infiniti Retail said its same store sales were higher by 13.1% in 2017-18, compared with the previous period. Japanese e-commerce firm opens research centre in India Japanese e-commerce firm opens research centre in India Amway India to invest up to Rs 30 crore to ramp up its digital platform Amway has forayed into herbal skincare market in India with the launch of the Attitude Be Bright Herbals range recently. Digital Transformation in Retail Market Major Players Swot Analysis 2018 : Amazon, Ebay, SAP Forest Fire NewsGlobal Digital Transformation in Retail Market Insights, Forecast to 2023, The research report presents a comprehensive assessment of the market and contains ... In the battle for India's complicated grocery consumer, there are no clear winners [IMAGE] Get latest Business online at cnbctv18.com India will see more luxurious retail stores, says Tesco unit India will see more luxurious retail stores, says Tesco unit India will see more luxurious retail stores, says Tesco unit - BIG MARKET: But mom & pop stores, e-commerce will thrive too, says data analytics firm Dunnhummy 7 Best Fashion Trends of 2018 [IMAGE] Fashion tends to evolve and change every year. We have witnessed a set of fascinating and maybe uncanny trends in 2018. From beautiful holographic outfits to eerie clear knee jeans, 2018 showcased an array of outstanding trends. However, some of our top p Startup disrupts mens apparel retail industry with its S. L. I. M Model [IMAGE] Majority of men struggle to get sizes that match their body shape/structure in existing readymade brands. One of the reasons is that the existing brands offer only 4 or 5 sizes (see below table).A study by IIT, Delhi textile department says over 80% Data is the New Oil and Digital Transformation Key To Scale Up Data is the New Oil and Digital Transformation Key To Scale Up Indian News - , Digital Transformation-It’s important to choose what you want to present to the customers, measure it well and provide the wow experience Kishore Biyani may keep FMCG arm off the deal table in talks with Amazon [IMAGE] This comes as Biyani charts out an aggressive future for the company, predicated on a series of launches, brand tie-ups Multi-Channel Customer Management, Delighting Consumers, Driving Efficiency Booz In today's maturing consumer markets, emphasis is shifting from straightforward sales to a more holistic approach to customer life-cycle management, with a stronger emphasis on how sales are generated and service provided all along the customer journey. Effectively managing these different marketing, sales, and service channels poses a significant challenge. Companies need new strategies, structures, processes, and tools to deliver customer value across all channels. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email More Stores or Sales- Which Way Retailers Should Go More Stores or Sales- Which Way Retailers Should Go (Premium) A prudent advice for retailers aiming for profitability is that they should not just keep on opening more and more stores, rather should first focus on increasing the footfall, thereby generating more same-store sales. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry ExecutivesIndia Business Brief | India Retail News | India Food Brief | India Telecom Brief | India Finance Brief | India Software Brief | India Digital Brief | India Ecommerce BriefAbout Us | Advertise | Archives | Privacy Policy Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India more  

If this newsletter does not render correctly, please enable images or view the online version[IMAGE] Unsubscribe lndtech The top trending Retail stories this week Meet the new generation of retailers who are taking the battle to Amazon and Flipkart's den Meet the new generation of retailers who are taking the battle to Amazon and Flipkart's den The ‘fab five of Indian electronics carved a niche for themselves, which their children are now trying to master. futureoflegal sales force Today's TradeBriefs Cartoon Regulatory changes, rising consumption spur retail entries: Report Regulatory changes, rising consumption spur retail entries: Report Released by CBRE South Asia, the report states recent policy changes including relaxation in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms have resulted in an investor-friendly business environment Continue Reading → Online marketplace OLX plans to open 150 'offline' stores for buying and selling of used cars across India Online marketplace OLX plans to open 150 'offline' stores for buying and selling of used cars across India OLX is planning to expand its offline used car business under the brand ‘Cash My Car,’ which will bring direct buying and selling of used cars. The company Easier retail norms likely for ease of doing business Easier retail norms likely for ease of doing business A national policy for retail was also deliberated on as at present only three states — Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra — have formal policies. When Bezos met Biyani: Indian retail industry sees a sangam that will benefit us all When Bezos met Biyani: Indian retail industry sees a sangam that will benefit us all Amazon is set to acquire a 9.5-percent stake in Kishore Biyani’s Future Retail Limited through the foreign portfolio investment (FPI) route. When Jeff Bezos and Kishore Biyani first met three years ag... CAIT demands overhauling of India's retail trade Six decades of southern comfort food Six decades of southern comfort food BENGALURU: If you spot a crowd outside a tiny shop with a tarpaulin cover on Gandhi Bazaar 2nd Cross in Basavangudi in the evening, don’t be surprised. E-tailers' war: Amazon's gross sales in India 21% higher than Flipkart's E-tailers' war: Amazon's gross sales in India 21% higher than Flipkart's Flipkart and Amazon make up a majority of India's online retail, which, Barclays predicts, would grow two-fold to $40-45 billion by 2020 China's Huawei bets big on offline retail; plans 1000 experience stores by 2020 China's Huawei bets big on offline retail; plans 1000 experience stores by 2020 Huawei is making its entry into the offline retail channel as a standalone brand by setting up 100 exclusive experience zones through its retail partn.. Toys "R" Us Asia separates from US parent: Will it succeed in India? Toys "R" Us Asia separates from US parent: Will it succeed in India? Singapore [Singapore], Nov 26 (ANI): Last week, in the air-conditioned comfort of one of the numerous luxurious malls in hot and humid Singapore, an overhead conversation between a Singaporean and her American friend went like this: "What is the Amazon is adding more India retailers to its shopping cart Amazon is adding more India retailers to its shopping cart Amazon’s bite-sized purchases into smaller traditional retailers will help it gain greater access to smaller cities and offline consumers in a country where it’s betting $5 billion to expand aggressively Decathlon Welcomes New CEO Despite Record-Breaking 2017 Decathlon Welcomes New CEO Despite Record-Breaking 2017 It wasn’t related to results as Decathlon saw a record-breaking 11 billion euro in sales in 2017. But what actually caused the stepping down of Matthieu Leclercq as CEO - son of the founder of the world’s biggest sporting goods retailer (including Magicpin continues to grow with online-offline play; raises $20 million in Series C Magicpin continues to grow with online-offline play; raises $20 million in Series C Local discovery, rewards and commerce platform magicpin has hit the right spot between online and offline, and is seeing month-on-month downloads growing over 50 percent.Magicpin is a local discovery,... Future Supply Chain says will double warehousing capacity in next 2-3 years Future Supply Chain says will double warehousing capacity in next 2-3 years Company posts revenue of Rs 2.77 billion for September quarter 2018, up 34 per cent from Rs 2.05 billion in the corresponding quarter last year. The Souled Store raises $3 million funding from RP-SG Ventures, others The Souled Store raises $3 million funding from RP-SG Ventures, others The Souled Store plans to use the funding from RP-SG Ventures to bolster its backend and for marketing needs Retail activation: Why marketers love the malls Retail activation: Why marketers love the malls Malls with high average footfalls tend to earn 5-8% as additional revenue per month through brand activations. A major component of this is then reinvested in seasonal marketing to woo customers Jeff Bezos may add option to buy Kishore Biyani out in new business deal Jeff Bezos may buy Kishore Biyani out in new business deal Amazon will buy up to 9.5% stake in FRL giving it an option to take over the company in the future. Opinion | Organised retail can become the new sunrise sector, but retailers need to adapt to hybrid model Opinion | Organised retail can become the new sunrise sector, but retailers need to adapt to hybrid model Amazon is reportedly set to take a 9.5% stake in Future Retail in a ₹25 billion deal that includes the option for a larger buyout of Biyani’s 46.5% stake in Kochi's Panampilly Nagar has put MG Road in the shade as shopping hub Kochi's Panampilly Nagar has put MG Road in the shade as shopping hub A recent study by JLL on the real estate scenario claims Panampilly Nagar has grown in prominence in the retail rental space market. From the Andamans, the story of how Amazon is going all out to dominate India's online retail market From the Andamans, the story of how Amazon is going all out to dominate India's online retail market For good reason: India is one of the world’s fastest growing online commerce markets, slated to expand to $150 billion by 2022. 'Sale' - just another four-letter word 'Sale' Let's find out why... House of Masaba opens first flagship store in Chennai House of Masaba opens first flagship store in Chennai House of Masaba will open its seventh flagship store in India. The brand will open its first flagship store in Chennai this December as Masaba Gupta’s brand takes its festive collection on tour in India’s metros. Gupta showcased her latest c Starbucks' bid to conquer Italy has begun Starbucks' bid to conquer Italy has begun After debuting in Milan in September, the company opened two more locations this week and aims to break ground on 15 more each year. Our funding focus is beyond Ecommerce: K Vijayaraghavan, principal scientific advisor to the Prime Minister Our funding focus is beyond Ecommerce: K Vijayaraghavan, principal scientific advisor to the Prime Minister "It is important to keep in mind that the best way to avoid challenges is not to get started at all," says Vijayaraghavan. Samant Chauhan and Rohit Kamra have a double store launch Samant Chauhan and Rohit Kamra have a double store launch Two is better than one Asian region growing at three times the global rate in online retail expansion: Bain & Co. Asian region growing at three times the global rate in online retail expansion: Bain & Co. India, China and South Korea are leading global online retail expansion. Retail Best Practices - Planning & Forecasting Katral Chain-wide merchandise planning translates high-level financial plans into specific financial plans within the merchandising hierarchy. Best practice retailers develop chain-wide plans at the company, division, department, class, and possibly sub-class level. Plans may also be totaled and tracked by GMM, DMM, and buyer or by other relevant reporting levels. Plans are developed at the season, month, and week level in units and dollars, although planning season may need to overlap. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Interview- Caroline Papadatos LoyaltyOne International Interview- Caroline Papadatos LoyaltyOne International (Premium) In a chat with Priyanka Dasgupta, Caroline Papadatos, Senior Vice-President with LoyaltyOne International, argues that loyalty programmes entail much more than merely offering points - they are very potent devices to identify and understand your customers and their buying habits. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry ExecutivesIndia Business Brief | India Retail News | India Food Brief | India Telecom Brief | India Finance Brief | India Software Brief | India Digital Brief | India Ecommerce BriefAbout Us | Advertise | Archives | Privacy Policy Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India more