Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T03:54:52.513-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:india-retail Nimit Virdi nvirdi715 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8497057079385115047-1353c19d27bb9a4f3a9a5dc077461096 2009-11-19T00:55:04.321-05:00

RPG Group’s Spencer’s, which has 220 convenience stores, plans to set up 25 to 30 larger stores by March 2010. Aditya Birla Retail is adding six to seven hyper markets. Shoppers Stop is also expanding through Hypercity after closing its catalogue stores Argos.

RPG Group’s Spencer’s, which has 220 convenience stores, plans to set up 25 to 30 larger stores by March 2010. Aditya Birla Retail is adding six to seven hyper markets. Shoppers Stop is also expanding through Hypercity after closing its catalogue stores Argos. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/big-back-in-fashion-for-retailers/376923/ Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3954994165806371377-7da78589539dbef06bcce7b07ee125f2 2009-11-18T08:57:56.567-05:00

With consumer spending in the US and Europe recovering, many retailers, who typically place orders four months in advance, have started revisiting their suppliers in India.

With consumer spending in the US and Europe recovering, many retailers, who typically place orders four months in advance, have started revisiting their suppliers in India. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/big-retailers-resume-trips-to-india-for-sourcing/376823/ Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10076471172189247328-943be10b3c261a132dfe1d9e105cba1b 2009-11-09T23:27:40.596-05:00

Walmart the world over is known for the tough prices it negotiates with its suppliers. Because of the large volumes it can offer, it squeezes the last penny out of its suppliers. But that strategy it can hardly use in India — it has only one store in operation and can therefore not leverage volumes for low prices.

Walmart the world over is known for the tough prices it negotiates with its suppliers. Because of the large volumes it can offer, it squeezes the last penny out of its suppliers. But that strategy it can hardly use in India — it has only one store in operation and can therefore not leverage volumes for low prices. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/inside-bharti-walmart/375843/ Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17178371734958961518-541eb8cdf76a873cec82571ff1477822 2009-11-10T09:04:52.523-05:00

India’s fledgling retail industry has topped the ‘Global Retail Theft Barometer’ survey for 2009. The country topped the retail “shrinkage” rate — a term that bunches shoplifting, employee theft and process failures — in 41 countries surveyed across the world, for the second year in a row.

India’s fledgling retail industry has topped the ‘Global Retail Theft Barometer’ survey for 2009. The country topped the retail “shrinkage” rate — a term that bunches shoplifting, employee theft and process failures — in 41 countries surveyed across the world, for the second year in a row. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-tops-global-retail-theft-barometer/375942/ Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13557804002525093887-10a49e5613ad9b44969ea967645d2ad2 2009-11-09T15:47:07.120-05:00

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) chairman S. Robson Walton last week made clear his interest in expanding the company's India footprint. Walton met with India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi to lobby for more access to the India market.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) chairman S. Robson Walton last week made clear his interest in expanding the company's India footprint. Walton met with India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi to lobby for more access to the India market. http://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2009/11/comparing_wal-marts_growth_in.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2168753187376960798-c1e837461f6880fbbb26e0a72ee807d7 2009-11-05T00:24:00.000-05:00

towns across the country that are now attracting the attention of private equity players. Brands such as Liverpool Retail India’s Barcelona, Vir Retail’s John Hill and Nahar Group’s Cotton County that sell outfits at less than one-third the price

towns across the country that are now attracting the attention of private equity players. Brands such as Liverpool Retail India’s Barcelona, Vir Retail’s John Hill and Nahar Group’s Cotton County that sell outfits at less than one-third the price http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2312621247&f=9791 19 19 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6983975956792166573-c2ab68d8a4b2c59526a0d72f7c83c5fb 2009-10-27T23:34:05.557-04:00

Vishal Retail, which faces a debt liability of Rs 730 crore, is working on bringing in a strategic investor as part of pre-conditions laid down by lenders for corporate debt restructuring (CDR).

Vishal Retail, which faces a debt liability of Rs 730 crore, is working on bringing in a strategic investor as part of pre-conditions laid down by lenders for corporate debt restructuring (CDR). http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Vishal-Retail-in-biz-rejig-mode-to-raise-Rs-150-cr/articleshow/5170682.cms Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 10 9 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11644200352554263209-98571e8b7f0be7c785869c5bf39cd830 2009-10-16T16:25:56.493-04:00

Just a few days before Diwali, the five-day Hindu, Sikh, and Jain festival that begins on Oct. 17, Rajlaxmi Pandit knew it was time to buy some gifts for family and friends. So she hopped on the Delhi Metro for a 45-minute ride across town to the...

Just a few days before Diwali, the five-day Hindu, Sikh, and Jain festival that begins on Oct. 17, Rajlaxmi Pandit knew it was time to buy some gifts for family and friends. So she hopped on the Delhi Metro for a 45-minute ride across town to the... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2009/gb20091016_385819.htm Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5677170512135672606-a9c4b7ceafd743f92c8997e80f46243c 2009-10-25T01:06:02.727-04:00

RRL has incurred a net loss of Rs 20.24 crore in the financial year ended March 2009, compared to Rs 0.82 crore in 2007-08 while revenue came down to Rs 622.31 crore from Rs 1,486 crore. The company posted a net loss of Rs 10.99 crore on total earnings of Rs 259.85 crore in the first year of its commercial operations during 2006-07. The decline in top line in fiscal 2008-09 was entirely because Reliance Fresh, earlier a part of Reliance Retail, now operates as a separate subsidiary of RIL.

RRL has incurred a net loss of Rs 20.24 crore in the financial year ended March 2009, compared to Rs 0.82 crore in 2007-08 while revenue came down to Rs 622.31 crore from Rs 1,486 crore. The company posted a net loss of Rs 10.99 crore on total earnings of Rs 259.85 crore in the first year of its commercial operations during 2006-07. The decline in top line in fiscal 2008-09 was entirely because Reliance Fresh, earlier a part of Reliance Retail, now operates as a separate subsidiary of RIL. http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=ETNEW&BaseHref=ETD/2009/10/23&PageLabel=27&EntityId=Ar02700&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5868923443137734796-aee008b9ecf4bb86d1c64db07b085b2c 2009-09-14T01:59:12.518-04:00

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5007644.cms Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1853406650421723963-0cd0408bc6368cf5c165912ea4263c1f 2009-09-28T12:57:19.385-04:00

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bharti-retail-to-increase-staff-strength-to-60000-by-2015/74465/on Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12399795097424608793-42f943d341eebcb6b7cf7a3718942973 2009-09-04T12:04:25.171-04:00

The retail coffee chain, which was bought over by Italy's coffee brand Lavazza in 2007, currently has 230 stores in the country. Out of 100 new stores to be opened in tier-I and tier-II cities every year, 20 would be of the Crème lounge and highway store formats and the balance, Espresso bars, he said.

The retail coffee chain, which was bought over by Italy's coffee brand Lavazza in 2007, currently has 230 stores in the country. Out of 100 new stores to be opened in tier-I and tier-II cities every year, 20 would be of the Crème lounge and highway store formats and the balance, Espresso bars, he said. http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?a=jjejcGicdid&title=Barista_Coffee_to_add_100_stores_in_India Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10880482299264382855-61aeb8679a54ccef8ce1218c72bf13e7 2009-09-10T01:58:51.658-04:00

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Services/Retailing/Tatas-mulls-Rs-150-cr-capex-in-Croma-brand-expansion/articleshow/4965184.cms Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2090398868725079846-27fb36ffc202bcacd966c9a77429dae4 2009-09-10T02:01:22.077-04:00

Mumbai: Winner Sports Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd that runs Planet Sports chain of retail stores in the country, is planning to launch a 30,000 sq ft sports specialty store in the country within 12 months, Ravdeep...

Mumbai: Winner Sports Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd that runs Planet Sports chain of retail stores in the country, is planning to launch a 30,000 sq ft sports specialty store in the country within 12 months, Ravdeep... http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_pantaloon-plans-big-box-for-sports_1288884 Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14502292595221512347-101d20bebaa2b07e8324bd874895fc9e 2009-06-05T13:05:00.169-04:00

Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, has set its sights on the world’s largest capitalist market: India. Teaming with Bharti Enterprises, the parent company of India’s biggest mobile firm, Bharti Airtel, Wal-Mart has created the joint venture:...

Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, has set its sights on the world’s largest capitalist market: India. Teaming with Bharti Enterprises, the parent company of India’s biggest mobile firm, Bharti Airtel, Wal-Mart has created the joint venture:... http://www.allgov.com/ViewNews/WalMart_Does_India_90605 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7989056071059051898-0d3fadd973b0e0390e3f60629b946a1e 2009-05-28T01:45:00.000-04:00

May 28 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) said it would open its first cash-and-carry store in India on Saturday in the northern city of Amritsar. Bharti Wal-Mart, the joint venture between the American retailer and India's Bharti Enterprises, was

May 28 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) said it would open its first cash-and-carry store in India on Saturday in the northern city of Amritsar. Bharti Wal-Mart, the joint venture between the American retailer and India's Bharti Enterprises, was http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2002269993&f=9791 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13008129832435421975-be0e896e0ec97afcbecfb7d03ce586bf 2009-06-05T13:08:04.839-04:00

Business chamber Assocham has asked the government to accord industry status to organised retail sector, which would improve investment inflows into the sector and increase its share in this segment.

Business chamber Assocham has asked the government to accord industry status to organised retail sector, which would improve investment inflows into the sector and increase its share in this segment. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/assocham-seeks-industry-status-for-organised-retail-sector/63893/on Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13958525597883429885-8aa76821d072175c5b36ee6f804481cf 2009-06-05T13:01:48.963-04:00

When Sam Walton opened his first store all those years ago, he had the luxury of being a pioneer and could afford to experiment, make mistakes and perfect the model — without being under the public glare. However, the first store of Bharti Wal- Mart...

When Sam Walton opened his first store all those years ago, he had the luxury of being a pioneer and could afford to experiment, make mistakes and perfect the model — without being under the public glare. However, the first store of Bharti Wal- Mart... http://b2bmarket.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/welcome-to-india-%E2%80%94-we-are-like-that-only/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17142988178635403359-5267caa71ba655fd65d5b57e891660af 2009-06-05T12:58:06.537-04:00

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) Friday urged the government to provide industry status to the organised retail sector, which is expected to grow to 20-22 percent of the total retail market by 2010.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) Friday urged the government to provide industry status to the organised retail sector, which is expected to grow to 20-22 percent of the total retail market by 2010. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News-by-Industry/Give-industry-status-to-retail-sector-Assocham/articleshow/4621633.cms Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7407086992026851913-f17e5f037f91d6ba6b9eaf21227cd351 2009-06-05T13:04:00.630-04:00

Infiniti Retail Ltd., an unlisted unit of India's diversified Tata Group, plans to open more small stores this financial year as a real estate slowdown has made it difficult to get larger stores, its chief executive said.

Infiniti Retail Ltd., an unlisted unit of India's diversified Tata Group, plans to open more small stores this financial year as a real estate slowdown has made it difficult to get larger stores, its chief executive said. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124420158149288741.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10882097265971264215-4682c7674e9366f4dc4f1a4f682430da 2009-06-05T13:10:24.969-04:00

Pantaloon Retail, the country’s largest retailer, is close to sealing an equity partnership deal between one of its subsidiaries and French retail giant Carrefour.

Pantaloon Retail, the country’s largest retailer, is close to sealing an equity partnership deal between one of its subsidiaries and French retail giant Carrefour. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pantaloon-retail-arm-close-to-equity-dealcarrefour/359848/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 0 0 0 0