aditya birla

Retail stores stocking non-veg food, a non-issue

30 jun 2007

Retail stores stocking non-veg food, a non-issue
Aditya Birla’s retail store ‘More’ opened recently has drawn the flak of traditional Jain and Marwari over these stores selling meat items and putting commercial interests above religion. Birlas are considered to be vegetarian and religious but business does not work like this as the retailer has to bear in mind the demands of the market and cater to different segments.

Spinach retail buys out Sabka Bazaar

22 jun 2007

Spinach retail buys out Sabka Bazaar
After Aditya Birla–Trinethra and Reliance–Adani Retail deal, more consolidation is happening among small and medium-sized retailers. Mumbai-based Wadhawan Retail, owners of stores under name ‘Spinach’ have taken over Delhi-based Sabka Bazaar and The Home Store for over Rs.100 crores.

Why are Indian retail giants wary of online presence?

21 jun 2007

Why are Indian retail giants wary of online presence?
A lot has been said and written about the growth of organised retail market in India and how big corporates, either solely or though foreign partners, would change the landscape of the country’s retail scenario with huge investments and nationwide presence.

Aditya Birla ‘More’ – Surviving in the retail space

09 jun 2007

Aditya Birla ‘More’ – Surviving in the retail space
With the opening of first store in Pune and announcing its retail plans, the Aditya Birla Group has finally joined the crowded retail space. And from the voices in the media, its not far when the group has a pan-India retail presence.