Retail news Round Up_Feb 25,2016

Retail News :

  • Now Uber Will Launch Their Own Closed Digital Wallet Exclusively For Their Indian Riders
  • Mars Inc stops distribution of stocks of Mars and Snickers made in Netherlands over plastic fears
  • LG, Sony fight for survival in India’s smartphone space, to exit entry market
  • Food tech startups focus on execution as investors tighten purse-strings
  • Jabong parts ways with creative AoR Bang In The Middle
  • Ecommerce industry warns of crisis if GST not passed

  • OLX launches animated Twitter chatboard
  • Adidas wins EU ruling on famous ‘3 stripes’ design
  • Tommy Hilfiger launches clothing line for disabled children
  • Voonik plans foray into Mens fashion, acqui-hires Getsty to scale up
  • Gaurav Kushwaha got the idea of Bluestone during his marriage
  • Prices of polished diamond rise 4-5% amid shortage
  • D-Mart to raise Rs 600 cr via NCDs
  • Gionee to launch 200 more retail stores in India
  • GST will bring in clarity, boost e-commerce in India says IAMAI
  • Ricardo Beverly Hills plans to shift mfg facility from China to India

 

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Retail News Round Up_ Jan 21,2016

Retail News :

  • Companies like Pepsi, Wal-Mart, McDonald’s victim of illegal domain names
  • Etailers, startups leased 4.3 million sq ft office space in 2015: CBRE
  • With a new CEO and strategy, the desktop is back at Flipkart
  • FirstCry becomes Ratan Tata’s fourth investment in 2016

  • Freecharge eyes Rs 20,000 crore business next fiscal
  • Maharashtra gives in-principal nod to retail trade policy
  • Amazon expands its global selling service
  • Paytm in talks with ICICI for banking and insurance ventures; also in talks with Citibank
  • Alibaba determined to inject optimism despite a faltering Chinese economy
  • India Post opens counters in Gurgaon and Faridabad for eBay India sellers
  • Adidas eyes 20% revenue from own stores
  • Yoga guru Ramdev eyes Maharashtra forests for Patanjali’s ayurveda products
  • Drew Barrymore to turn international retailer for her beauty brand
  • Mahindra Retail to bring US brand Carter’s to BabyOye chain
  • FSSAI directs state food safety commissioners to implement new norms on additives

 

“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.’ Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.”

-Warren Buffett

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Retail News Round Up_Dec 30,2015

Retail News :

• Housing.com begins stake sale talk with Snapdeal
• Adidas not facing shareholder pressure to sell Reebok
• Myntra to help large brands drive offline sales
• PVR Limited to add up to 70 screens in 2016 and keen on investing in South
• LG Display, Samsung Display to supply OLED screens for iPhones
• ASCI upholds complaints against 51 ad campaigns in October
• Doorstep beauty care emerging as top revenue generator for startups providing at-home services
• Amway Launches Their 1st Factory in India By Spending Rs 550 Cr

 

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Retail News Round Up_Dec 17,2015

Retail News :

  • Myntras Ex-COO Ganesh Subramanian sets up data-driven technology firm to track fashion trends
  • IRCTC ties up with Paytm for e-catering payments
  • Craftsvilla.com to launch ten experience centers by March 2016
  • Quikr breaks language barrier, goes vernacular
  • STC plans to foray into e-commerce space in 6 months
  • Adidas mulls ‘alternatives’ to sponsoring FIFA

  • Burman family of Dabur Group enter realty buisness in London, Miami
  • Ubiquitous Foods secures an undisclosed amount in funding from Kalaari Capital
  • Devyani International pvt ltd.’s Ravi Jaipuria set to enter dairy business
  • Daikin plans to invest Rs 900 crore in second unit
  • Sweden’s Blueair aims to boost retail network by March 2016
  • PAN Card Now Mandatory For All Transactions Above Rs 2 Lakh
  • Ola’s ride sharing service launches in Delhi NCR with all CNG vehicles

 

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Retail News Round Up_Oct 07,2015

Retail News :

  • Any Move To Allow FDI In E-Commerce Will Be Opposed: CAIT
  • US Group: Put Alibaba Site Back On ‘Notorious’ Fakes List
  • Investors Get Chance To Diversify As Big Brands Like CCD And Indigo Owner Set To Enter Market
  • Grofers In Talks To Raise Rs 650 Crore; Softbank May Lead Latest Funding Round
  • Flipkart Launches Grocery Delivery App Flipkart Nearby

  • Arvind Targets Rs 250 Crore Revenue From Premium Brand Tresca In Five Years
  • Stalkbuylove Gets Funding From Ex-Rocket Internet CEO, Aecals Peter Kabel, Others
  • Tesco HSC Renamed Tesco Bengaluru
  • Tata Chemicals To Create New Brand For Food Portfolio
  • Licious, Grofers Partner To Scale Up Reach, Ensure Speedy Delivery
  • Naturally Yours Raises Funds From Angel Investor Sanjay Mehta
  • Consumer Durable Companies Like LG, Samsung Eye 30% Sales Growth On Festive Demand
  • Junior Dhoots Set To Transform Videocon From A Tech Follower To A Tech Leader
  • Godrej & Boyce Is Getting Sexier, In A Hurry
  • Adidas Indias Top Sports Goods Maker
  • Rajasthan Plans To Invest Rs 500 Crore In 500 Startups By 2020