Apparel

Empowering rural retailers via franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Now-a-days consumers in smaller cities, towns and even rural areas are quite aware of brands and labels. However, the small town/rural consumers have to travel to cities to buy their favourite brands and quality products. With enhanced buying power, these consumers offer substantial untapped market potential for retailers. Further, as ecommerce is fast becoming a preferred ...

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Be a leader in â€˜factory secondsâ€™ biz

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Although everyone would like to own latest and the state-of –the art consumer electronics and electrical equipments or products, but we all know that buying a product from a branded retail outlet is quite expensive and may not be affordable for all. Lately,   the concept of buying factory seconds has been gaining much popularity among ...

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Luxury at its best

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Founded in 1860, Milan-based FRETTE is the leading international luxury bed, bath and home furnishing brand. World renowned for its luxury linens, the brand has a rich history supplying the finest linens to aristocratic families throughout Europe, as well as to the Vatican. The products can be found in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Paris, ...

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No Kidding! It's a big biz!!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

According to Supam Maheshwari, Founder and CEO, FirstCry: “The total market size of the kids wear industry is around Rs 38,000-40,000 crore and branded kids wear comprise 10 -12 per cent  of the market.” With this augmentation and demand, kids wear Industry is expanding at a much faster rate. The trend is heating up in ...

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Toy biz is not a child's play

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Every child wants a toy. Every child deserves a toy. Every parent, cutting across economic strata, tries his/her best to provide their kids with the toys they desire. The trend of ‘playing with a toy’ will never go out of fashion and so, toying with the idea of entering this business is not unworthy at ...

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Rising returns in retail

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The overall retail market is expected to grow at 15 % CAGR from Rs 23 trillion in 2011-12 to Rs 47 trillion in 2016-17 over the next five years. The drivers will be raising income levels, increasing urbanisation, plastic money, favourable demographics and rising rural consumption. The Indian retail market is among the largest and ...

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Franchise your growth

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

The franchising industry is playing a key role in the growth of the retail industry with 3,700 franchisors and 1.5 lakh franchisees, generating annual sales of $ 22 billion, or nearly four per cent, of the total turnover of the broader sector. The key factor that has contributed to the growth of the above business ...

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No Kidding in kids retail

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 8 min read

Today, children have become a very important demographic segment for the Indian marketers. Since, there are a few brands in the category, the segment remains untapped. “It is a 40 to 50 thousand crore market. There are many unorganised players in this sector, thus, for a brand like us there remains many opportunities. It is ...

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Right returns in office supplies biz

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 8 min read

According to a new study by Cushman & Wakefield, the total absorption of office properties in India during the first half of 2014 was 13.4 million square feet. With the increasing expanse the demand for basic office utilities like stationery, furniture, hardware and software requirements also increases. The growing office space is a boon for ...

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How to shine in the furnishing industry

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

With fast changing trends across industries, challenges are also increasing for the retailers. Same is the case in the furniture, furnishing and décor industry. Many factors remain a brainteaser for the players. Let’s know how the key players are combating the challenges in the industry.The furniture and home décor industry is around Rs 40-60,000 crore ...

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