Apparel

Ediy.in will be present in all metros by September end

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Furniture industry mostly works at a snail’s pace and is more like a real estate business- you are always short of space and struggling with slow moving inventory and fast changing global trends. Carpentry still dominates this industry, contributing to almost 85 per cent of the market size. The Indian furniture consumer demands variety, competitive ...

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This implantable Tech Invention claims to address unmet need of hearing loss

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Globally renowned Cochlear Limited has launched its newest innovation - Kanso, a sound processor combining the most advanced sound processing technology with a discreet design in India. Pioneer in hearing aid technology, the company has forayed into the Indian wellness space in 2016.Derived from a Japanese word, Kanso is a term for simplicity in recognition ...

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Focused on expanding retail footprint via franchise partners: Prakash Wakankar, BabyOye

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

The kids wear segment or more specifically the mother and child care segment in India is a rapidly evolving segment rife with innovation. Every year there are newer products and services that can make parenting far easier - these are across categories as diverse as maternity apparel, personal care, safety and transport solutions, toys, etc.The ...

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Spreading footprints Pan-India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

As a leading footwear and active wear brand in India, what is unique about franchise strategy that makes your model click in the market?We have both owned and operated model in India along with franchise model. We have a dedicated team which oversees product, operations and cost effectively in the O&O model. Hence, we are ...

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The story of three brothers in a small town and a 650crore turnover

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

The Guwahati-based NRS group is headed by three brothers –Nirmal Jain, Rajiv Jain Sanjiv Jain. The group has a combined experience in diverse fields that include electronics, mobiles, health & fitness, eye care, mother and child wellness. The combined group turnover is Rs.650 crores for FY 2015-16. What motivated you to take the franchisee of the ...

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“To be a successful franchisee, understand the brand’s vision”

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Started with FMCG in 1989, Bhawar Group, the largest distribution group in retail with 750+ crores turnover. Brands includes namely P & G, Samsung, Straight Salon, Gillette, Samsonite, The Body Shop, Wella, Swatch, Calvin Klein, Puma, Us Polo, Baskin Robbins, Fabindia, Microsoft, Laxera, Apple, Reliance Jio, American Tourister, Nioxin, Sebastin, High Sierra, Sp, The Cube ...

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Olive oil maker Greek Golden Product wishes to cover all major markets in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Tell us about your brand.Hermes is a venture of Greek Golden products; we have been in the market for the past 70 years making high quality extra virgin olive oil. We have won several awards over the years in England, France, Switzerland and now we wish to present our product in the Indian market.What is ...

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Catwalk aims to open more Shop-in-shops

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Tell us about your brand. Our brand was started in 2003, with shop-in-shop model and presently has some exclusive stores as well. Having our expertise in Shop-in-Shop, we are more focused on this model as it requires low investment. Currently, we have 300 POS across India with a strong online presence. We started franchising in August ...

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Relaxo takes to franchising to reach out widely

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Tell us about your brand.We are in this market since 1976; our major brands are Hawaii, Flite, Sparx and Bahamas. We are a brand known for quality products and affordable prices. So far we were working on the COCO model and have around 260 stores spread across nine states in the country. Now, we are ...

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How Omron is making the preventive healthcare sector bigger

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

The overall Indian healthcare industry is expected to reach US$ 280 billion by 2020, according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India. However, preventive healthcare is still at a nascent stage with patients going to the doctor for checks like blood pressure, sugar and nebulizer treatments. But the scope of innovation and making preventive healthcare a bigger ...

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