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Jan19

Chinese and Russian retailers in the world’s largest retailers list

by admin on January 19th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Posted In: News & Articles

Chinese and Russian retailers have, for the first time, figured in the list of the world’s 250 largest retailers, says 2008 Global Powers of Retail, a report from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, in conjunction with STORES magazine. The report said six retailers from the two countries have entered the Top 250 rankings, including Chinese retailer Bailian […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan21

IBM bags Airtel’s DTH,IPTV biz deal

by admin on January 21st, 2008 at 7:55 am
Posted In: News & Articles, Software

NEW DELHI: IBM has bagged the contract for providing software and IT requirements for Bharti Airtel’ non-mobile businesses which include Direct to Home (DTH), Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), enterprise services and broadband. The deal is valued at about Rs 600 crore and is spread over six years. The deal size will, however, be much higher […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan21

Vodafone to Invest $2 Billion to Expand in India

by admin on January 21st, 2008 at 8:02 am
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Vodafone Group Plc, the world’s largest mobile-phone operator by sales, plans to invest $2 billion in India this year to win more customers in the fastest- growing major wireless market. The investments, in line with the amount spent in 2007, will be used to build telecommunications towers, set up shops and for advertising, Chief Executive […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan21

Hakkasan’s Yau Aims to Brand Designer Dining, Explore Fast Food

by admin on January 21st, 2008 at 9:07 am
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Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) — For someone who has pocketed $60 million this month for a stake in just one of his U.K. restaurant businesses, Alan Yau is remarkably modest and self-effacing. He is casually dressed for an interview in his Michelin- starred Yauatcha eatery and switches tables so as not to disturb guests. He orders […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan22

Pantaloon to hive off Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar

by admin on January 22nd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
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NEW DELHI: Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Group company Pantaloon Retail is hiving off four of its business divisions, including Big Bazaar and Food Bazaar, into independent subsidiaries, keeping the option open for listing them in future. The Board of Pantaloon Retail today approved setting up of wholly-owned subsidiary companies for Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Speciality Retail […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan22

Carrefour to buy Indonesian retailer for $71 mn

by admin on January 22nd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
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21 Jan, 2008, 1329 hrs IST, REUTERS PARIS: Carrefour, the world’s second-largest retailer, said it has agreed to buy a 75 per cent stake in Indonesian group Alfa Retailindo for 674 billion Indonesian rupiahs ($71.47 million). The takeover comes as Carrefour continues its strategy to expand in fast-growing emerging markets, as it tackles competition and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan22

Sears to shore up business units

by admin on January 22nd, 2008 at 1:24 pm
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21 Jan, 2008, 0355 hrs IST, Bloomberg WASHINGTON: Sears Holdings, the owner of Kenmore appliances and the Mart and Sears retail chains, will appoint executives to run each of its business lines after saying profit may decline for a third straight quarter. Each unit’s performance will have a designated leader and a group of executive […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan23

Brands like Tommy, Esprit on a high

by admin on January 23rd, 2008 at 9:25 am
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17 Jan, 2008, 0019 hrs IST, TNN  BANGALORE: Riding on the back of high aspirational value, strong branding and high margins, international brands in the country have got off to a good early start. Brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Esprit and Puma have been reporting high growth figures since they entered the country a few years […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan23

Brand Turtle: Gathered momentum

by admin on January 23rd, 2008 at 9:41 am
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21 Jan, 2008, 0301 hrs IST,Vikas Kumar, TNN It’s a smart strategy for the brand—and it’s all for a good cause. Kolkata-based apparel maker Turtle has engaged with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) to support conservation of a variety of rare turtle species that face extinction in coastal […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan23

China’s First Energy Saving Carrefour Store Opens In Wuhan

by admin on January 23rd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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The international retailer Carrefour has has opened an energy saving store in Guanggu, Wuhan, making it Carrefour’s first energy saving store in China. Sixteen energy saving measures, which are mainly related to lighting, air-conditioner use and heat recycling, will be used in this store. At the same time, some advanced facilities have also been introduced […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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