essar

Vodafone brand to dominate media in coming days

18 sep 2007

Vodafone brand to dominate media in coming days
The coming days could witness a huge wave of advertising blitz on television, newspapers, internet and outdoor media as brand ‘Vodafone’ replaces the ‘Hutch’ brand.  As a result of this transition, Hutch’s three deep pink stars logo would be phased out to pave way for Vodafone’s trademark deep red speech mark logo.

Carrefour planning another shot, may partner DLF

17 sep 2007

Carrefour planning another shot, may partner DLF
World’s second largest retailer, France based Carrefour, is again planning for an Indian entry into the growing organized retail market. Earlier in June, it had decided to pull out of the Indian market after talks failed with various local partners.

Subhiksha extends the low-cost model to Mobiles

03 aug 2007

Subhiksha extends the low-cost model to Mobiles
The largest retail chain in India, Subhiksha having 780 stores in 9 states is replicating its success in grocery, OTC Pharma drugs to mobile phones and its accessories. Subhiksha Mobile currently has 145 mobile stores and plans to open 1000 more in next 6-8 months.

Vodafone brand may come as early as in September

01 aug 2007

The Hutch brand may be totally replaced by the Vodafone brand as opposed to the earlier idea of dual branding where Hutch and Vodafone co-existed for some time. Also Vodafone Essar is expected to source low-cost Vodafone-only brand handsets from Chinese company ZTE.

Future Group to expand its telecom retail business

20 jul 2007

Future Group to expand its telecom retail business
India’s top retailer, Pantaloon Retail is forming a new company to considerably scale up its telecom retailing business in a 50:50 joint venture with UAE-based Axiom Telecom, for an investment of $40 million.