India a long-term investment for us, says IKEA global CEO Jesper BrodinIKEA CEO's take is different from foreign retailers who are wary about govt’s latest draft ecomm policy.
09 Aug, 2018, 02.27 PM IST
DLF Brands to close down women’s accessories brand Claire’s in IndiaThe company has filed for Chapter 11 in the US and that is the reason we are closing the stores, said Timmy Sarna, chief executive of DLF B...
30 Jul, 2018, 11.31 PM IST
Low cost structure helping Metro Cash and Carry compete in India: Arvind Mediratta, CEO"We keep a very low-cost structure and we are doing a lot in turnover. We also own a lot of store properties," Arvind told ET in an intervi...
08 Aug, 2017, 10.49 AM IST
Budget 2017: Cash curb won’t hit sales of luxury goodsSmall items like belts, cuff links, pocket squares and ties that cost between Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000 are being bought with cash.
02 Feb, 2017, 01.11 AM IST
Future Group acquires Sangam Direct chain of grocery storesWadhawan operate the stores under Sangam Direct in Delhi NCR and in Bengaluru. The sources said Sangam Direct business has a revenue of abo...
22 Sep, 2016, 07.56 AM IST
India one of the countries where Metro will invest most in future: Damien Veilleroy, Asia Head, Metro AGWe have been here for the last 14 years and it took a while to adjust our model in the country and it was longer than expected. The learnin...
18 Aug, 2016, 04.14 AM IST
Future Group could save Rs 300 crore in rental tax post GST: Kishore BiyaniEven from our conservative estimate we as a group will gain significantly. We are one of the largest rent payers in the country with Rs 2,2...
04 Aug, 2016, 01.06 PM IST
Implementing agencies must ensure trades are compliant: Rakesh BiyaniThe ambiguity around it is zero now. If ambiguity doesn't exist then you must trust the law and trust the implementing agency whenever they...
16 Jul, 2016, 03.19 AM IST
Britain remains attractive for Indian investorsBritain remains a very good place for Indian investors and companies wanting to do business, says Patricia Hewitt, chairperson of the UK-In...
25 Jun, 2016, 05.58 AM IST
I am a retailer, will give what customers ask for: Kishore Biyani, Future Group CEOKishore Biyani of Future Group, compares the current retail scenario in India to a war-like situation where he is just letting the storm pa...
25 Dec, 2015, 06.00 AM IST
Baba Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Atta noodles comes under FSSAI scannerA day after the FSSAI said that mandatory approvals had not been sought for Patanjali Atta Noodles, a spokesman for Ramdev said no rules we...
19 Nov, 2015, 05.12 AM IST
At Adidas, our idea is to create buzz in key cities & then spread it: Roland Auschel, Global Sales HeadWe are developing a tool kit which will be applied to hundreds of cities globally. And certainly here in India we can’t ignore cities like ...
15 May, 2015, 02.18 PM IST
Bata aiming for $1 billion revenue in next 3-4 years: Thomas G Bata, Bata Shoe CompanyBata, which currently operates around 1,400 stores nationwide with an annual revenue of about Rs 2,000 crore, is eyeing $1-billion.
17 Dec, 2014, 12.19 PM IST
India is a strategic market for Payless, says Steve Gish, Vice-PresidentIndia is natural progress for us as we are looking at emerging markets for growth. With the emerging middle class, India is a strategic mar...
04 Dec, 2014, 01.56 PM IST
How ‘preferably’ gave single brand retail FDI a boostAt least eight brands including Massimo Dutti, H&M and Furla have sent in their applications in the last one and-half months after the govt...
09 May, 2013, 02.38 PM IST
C&J Clarks International plans to bring standalone showrooms to 100 in 5 yearsClarks is testing e-commerce as well as a franchisee option to boost sales in India. It recently opened its first franchisee store in Guwah...
18 Dec, 2012, 06.07 AM IST
Retail FDI: India plans to amend its antiquated labour lawsGovt plans to revolutionise retail sector to make India a global shopping hub, with new labour laws to support 24-hour business.
07 Dec, 2012, 04.17 AM IST