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Retail Trade in India – Small Store Format is still the King

19 jan 2009

Retail Trade in India – Small Store Format is still the King
Lets now see how 2009 fares for the FMCG industry and the retail trade in India. For now the small store format still rules. For the 2% Modern retailers; they have to first look inwards and sort out the mess they are in; before they can look to serve the shoppers better.

Retail in news

29 jun 2008

Over the weekend, there were lot of happenings centered around the retail sector. With news, announcements and plans coming up of various players. Here is a snapshot of all. Future Group is restructuring its Big Bazaar operations by splitting it into two entities.

Buying American shares now as easy as investing in Indian equity

08 oct 2007

Buying American shares now as easy as investing in Indian equity
Indian investors can now do global hunting for investing in equity shares by choosing among the blue chips such as Microsoft, IBM, Wal-Mart, Coca Cola and Google. India’s number one online trading site, ICICIDirect.com has launched its overseas trading facility for Indian investors to invest upto $2 lakhs in a financial year in Equities, Exchange Traded Funds, Stock Options, Index Options.

Reliance Retail plans could stir up India’s retail scene

15 aug 2007

Reliance Retail plans could stir up India’s retail scene
With the launch of Reliance Mart in Ahmedabad, probably Reliance’s biggest bet in its retail venture, the company is all geared to shake up India’s organised retail plans with its slew of investments and strategies.

How Wal-Mart entry could change Indian businesses

11 aug 2007

How Wal-Mart entry could change Indian businesses
As Wal-Mart and Bharti gives touches to their deal and bring in modern global business practices to India, one can hope to get “everyday lower prices” as has been the motto of the American giant.

Bharti-Wal-Mart Private Limited – Not for retail customers

06 aug 2007

Bharti-Wal-Mart Private Limited – Not for retail customers
Finally, the much awaited deal between Bharti and Wal-Mart is done. They have announced a 50:50 joint venture for cash-and-carry and wholesale business called Bharti – Wal-Mart (P) Ltd. The business will serve kirana stores, fruit and vegetable resellers, restaurants and other business owners.

Wal-Mart plans entry into Indian dairy sector

02 aug 2007

Wal-Mart plans entry into Indian dairy sector
The Indian dairy sector is poised for a giant leap forward with huge investment plans from domestic and multinational companies. The latest to join the list is world’s top retailer Wal-Mart, which plans to set up a dairy processing unit in India.
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