Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Retail insight on November 17th 2009


November 17, 2009News for the retail industry

 
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Biyani revenue plan for private labels
Calcutta Telegraph
Kishore Biyani's Future Brands is planning to license out some of its private labels to the mainstream retail industry in 2010-11. So far, brands such as John Miller, DJ&C, Bare and Dreamline were retailed at Future Group's own chains -- Big Bazaar, Central and Pantaloons.

CCD becomes gaming zone
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Cafe Coffee day (CCD) has now also become a gaming zone besides a coffee bar. The company has tied up with Sony PlayStation. As a part of the tie up, Sony will set up kiosks across CCD outlets in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi.

Cadbury launches 'Perk with Glucose Energy'
World News
Glucose energy and the taste of Cadbury is an irresistible combination. Cadbury India brings this tempting recipe to consumers with its latest offering 'Perk with Glucose Energy'.

Is it liqueur? Is it coffee? It's liqueur coffee!
SamayLive
Can't make up your mind whether to have a cup of coffee or a shot of liqueur after dinner? Well, you can have both at one go - in the form of liqueur coffee, that is fast gaining in popularity. Italian coffee chain Lavazza has launched liqueur coffees in its cafe outlets Barista.

Relaxo to open over 100 outlets, foray into accessories
Business Standard
Footwear firm Relaxo today said it plans to more than double its outlets in the country in the next two and half years and increase turnover of the retail division by almost five fold to Rs 100 crore. The company is also looking to move beyond footwear into apparels and accessories.

  Retail Trends 
 
Levi's, UCB in Rs 500 cr club
Economic Times
It's not easy to live unbuttoned and succeed in India, but Levi Strauss & Co and United Colors of Benetton have done it. The fashion giants are set to notch Rs 500-crore sales this year, making them the first international apparel brands to successfully replicate their global brand appeal here.

  Retail Insight 
 
How targeted collaboration between retailers and manufacturers promotes the success of new product launches
PWC
Both manufacturers and retailers rely on new product launches to drive growth and help them stand out in a crowded market, yet launches are often hindered by misunderstandings regarding each partner's expectations, abilities, and timetables, threatening revenue generation and profitability.

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