Sellers trying to make niche brands like Marchesa and Jimmy Choo available to not-so-rich buyersTSG International Marketing has introduced the EMI service that allows a buyer to split bill payments into installments of three to 12 mont...
19 Mar, 2015, 11.15 AM IST
After kabaddi, Ronnie Screwvala's mission is to provide a much-needed kick to Indian football"We need professionally trained talent, talent that wants to make football their career, and people must see football as a strong professio...
29 Jan, 2015, 06.44 AM IST
After kabaddi, Ronnie Screwvala's to provide a much-needed kick to Indian football"Football certainly has the potential to be one of the top sports in the country and a lot is happening that makes me feel that it's the sp...
28 Jan, 2015, 10.10 PM IST
Weaker rupee a luxury companies can't afford, to push up pricesMarketers of most luxury products, from watches and bags to clothing and shoes, plan to increase their prices by 10-15%.
24 Jul, 2013, 08.48 AM IST
Back in vogue: Marketing companies, brands put bare-back in spotlightThere is nothing these days, it seems, that cannot be sold off the back of an alluring back.From body lotions and cameras to deodorants and...
17 Jun, 2013, 04.41 AM IST
NCP urges Centre to support Tibetan causeThe Arunachal Pradesh unit of NCP today urged the Centre to review its policy towards China and support the Tibetan cause.
16 Jun, 2013, 03.07 PM IST
Luxury buyers prefering bright colours over sober classicsFrom cars and clothes to accessories and homes, luxury buyers splurge on bright shades instead of sticking to timeless classics.
23 May, 2013, 04.07 AM IST
Dolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen plan JVs in India to open exclusive storesDolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen are in talks to form joint ventures in India to sell their clothing, bags and shoes...
12 Oct, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
Luxury retailers hiring and training staff in local dialect and retail etiquettes to woo new richLuxury retailers are hiring people who can talk in local dialect, training staff in retail etiquettes to make customers feel at home and ed...
10 Mar, 2012, 07.08 AM IST
- Luxury brands like Kimaya Fashions, Hermes and others prefer heritage homes over five-star hotels
Heritage homes are fast becoming the favourite hunting grounds of luxury brands scouting for premium retailing space in India.
11 Jan, 2012, 06.20 AM IST
- India Inspired: Luxury Inc such as Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Etro, Canali and Ermenegildo Zegna goes desi to woo Gen X
Indianness in products will help brands... It's a great opportunity for western cuts to work with Indian designs.
01 Oct, 2011, 06.58 AM IST
- A year later 26/11, luxury stays put at Taj & Trident
Since 26/11, many international luxury brands have changed hands in India, some have exited, many are seeking new alliances, and some have ...
25 Nov, 2009, 08.53 AM IST
- Luxury brands setting the standard
This system works a lot on referrals and it’s a different target group that the luxury companies reach out to. In short, luxury, as they sa...
14 Jun, 2009, 12.31 AM IST
- Where's the slowdown? Good life still goes on
Beating the slowdown blues, a lot of leading luxury players have gone ahead to introduce their brands in the country. Commodities barons' s...
12 Apr, 2009, 02.48 AM IST
- Is Indian market ready for virtual fashion onslaught?
With a number of top global brands setting shop in the city, the big question is what kind of business they are doing. Spring/Summer '09 co...
11 Oct, 2008, 02.55 PM IST
- Bank of America arm shuts shop in India
Amidst global private equity investment firms making a beeline for India and the growing dominance of PE players in the M&A deals executed ...
29 Aug, 2006, 02.30 PM IST
- When abroad, India, Inc. shops at PE counter
The four biggest overseas buyouts by private Indian companies this year have something in common - the seller in each deal has been a priva...
25 Aug, 2006, 04.01 AM IST