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Retail Insight on 16th July 2009

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No plans to open up retail sector further: Minister
Economic Times
In a signal that India's retail trade sector may not be opened any further, the government Wednesday said the interests of small traders will be protected as the industry is the second largest employer after agriculture.


Reliance Digital plans own label
Business Standard
Reliance Digital, part of Reliance Retail Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), plans to introduce its private label brand within six months.



Govt may scrap some norms to strengthen trade in services
Livemint
The finance ministry will soon propose a road map and timeline to do away with some domestic regulations to boost India's international trade in services and encourage overseas investment in some sectors.


Jacsons for retail foray pan-South
Economic Times
Sliced decorative wood veneers maker Jacsons, which has been in the wood products business in the trade domain, has entered the branded retail space with concept stores that will offer one-stop solution for all wood-based product requirements.


Retail Trends


Retailer Knockoffs Abound in India
New York Times
Retailers are flocking to India, thanks to an economy that is still growing and a young population eager to gobble up new brand names. But some Western brands - once they conquer the regulatory hurdles to getting into the market here - may get a sinking sense of familiarity.


Retail Insight

Cardboard packaging optimisation: best practice techniques
Wrap

Effective re-engineering of carton and corrugated cardboard packaging cuts costs and waste while retaining brand benefits and consumer appeal.Some recent research can serve as best practice for manufacturers, retailers and pack designers wishing to go down the route of packaging optimisation. This case study focuses on the benefits of optimising cartonboard and corrugated packaging.

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