Apparel

Denim heritage

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Denim is in the DNA of GAS, which makes it stand tall in the cluttering of brands in the Indian apparel market. In an interview, MM Kamath, Director, Gas Jeans Pvt. Ltd shares the future plans of the company. Ramanjit Kaur (RK):  Shed some light on the inception of GAS Jeans in India? M Kamath ...

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Boot route to franchise success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Woodland, the popular footwear brand originated in Quebec, Canada stands for eco friendliness, adventures, outdoor activities and rugged look was launched in India in 80’s and 90’s. Since then the company is very careful about its expansion strategy. In an interview, Harkirat Singh, MD, Woodland shares the success story of his company. Ramanjit Kaur (RK): ...

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Fragrance of success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Keeping in mind India’s slow progress in the fragrant market, Perfume Station was launched in India in 2010. Sharing the expansion plans of the brand via franchising is Sandeep Kapoor, CEO, York Transnational Ltd. Neha Prashar (NP): Kindly share with us the origin of Perfume station? Share with us the journey of Perfume Station in ...

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Fulfilling ethnic need of men

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

To delight men with affordable and designer ethnic wear Manyavar an Indian ethnic men’s wear brand was established. In an interview Ravi Modi, Managing Director, Manyavar shares the success journey of the brand so far. Neha Gohil (NG): Shed some light on your entrepreneurial journey? How did you conceptualise this business idea? Ravi Modi (RM): ...

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Social retailing profitably

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

A social brand, Mother Earth offers consumers the best of the Indian natural hand crafted products while simultaneously providing livelihoods to the rural artisans and labourers of India. Piyush Deogirikar, Chief Operating Officer, Mother Earth share the brand’s philosophy and ideasNeha Gohil (NG): Share with us the foundation, expansion and success of Mother Earth? When ...

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Growing up with â€˜ToonZâ€™

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

From being a small segment targeted by a few companies, the retailing business of children’s products has turned into a big industry. Rajni Kaur, Director, Franchise Operations, ToonZ Retail India Pvt. Ltd shares the growth of the sector as well as her aspirations from the brand.Abha Garyali (AG): What do you think of the child ...

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Customised to profits in kidswear

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 9 min read

Aiming to bring the convenience of shopping for kids and infants, the convenient store concept My Mart originated in 2011. In an interview, Pawan Agarwal, CMD, PB Retail Pvt. Ltd shares brand’s pan India expansion plans. Namita Bhagat (NB): Tell us about the concept of My Mart. When was it started? Pawan Agarwal (PA): Incepted ...

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Raising benefits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Aiming to provide best shopping experience to expecting mothers as well as kids through online and retail stores via franchise model is Firstcry.com.  In an interview with Supam Maheshwari, the co-founder of FirstCry.com, he shares the brand’s expansion and future aspirations.Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the inception, growth and success of Firstcry.com? What inspired you to start this ...

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Walking the franchise way

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Pioneering the footwear retail franchising concept in India, Liberty Shoes is one of the eminent footwear brands for the past over 50 years. In an interview Anupam Bansal, Director, Liberty Shoes Ltd shares his success via franchising and the current growth of organised footwear sector.Neha Gohil (NG):  Share with us the success and foundation of ...

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Opportunity purified for success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With patented technology comprising of four different mantras in one purifier – RO, UF, UV and TDS Controls Kent RO is aiming to provide pure water to Indians since 1999. In an interview Mahesh Gupta, Chairman, KENT RO Systems Ltd shares his success journey and further expansion plans.Neha Gohil (NG): Shed some light on your entrepreneurial journey.Mahesh ...

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