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What's trending in the retail e-commerce this season?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

In markets where organised retail had deeper penetration, it took almost 12 - 15 years for brands to achieve 15% odd sales contribution from online. “This growth to my mind is more organic; however in India we believe the shift to be much faster than the developed markets.” Says Shivanandan Pare, Head of E-commerce, Trendin.com. In ...

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Beauty & benefits behind manpower training

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Having pioneered as India’s one of the first beauty and wellness brand that had set up a dedicated training academy, VLCC Institute of Beauty & Nutrition has grown to become Asia’s largest chain of vocational education academies in Beauty & Nutrition with its 59 campuses imparting training to nearly 10,000 students annually. Here is Sandeep ...

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Franchising is the fastest way to expand & get across the country

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

With three Truefitt & Hill Barber Shops and two retail stores already in India, Lloyds Luxuries Ltd is going up and expanding fast. The group also recently brought UK’s Barker Shoes and finest Cufflinks and jewellery brand Deakin & Franchis to India and many more are there on the plate soon. In an exclusive conversation, ...

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Mahindra & Mahindra set to roar

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Every quarter Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to launch one new variant and one new car with planning to increase its retail footprint all India significantly. Pravin Shah, President and Chief Executive (Automotive) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. unveiled his brand’s retail expansion plans at the launch of new version of XUV 500 in Mumbai.What are ...

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Designed to lead

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Leather bags and accessories brand Hidesign considers both online and offline business formats very important, and lays equal importance to both of them. In an interview with Franchise India, Dilip Kapur, President, Hidesign, throws more light on this aspect. E-retailing of accessories is witnessing good growth. How are you managing your offline sales? We view ...

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"Men constitute 50%, senior citizens 10% to our revenue"

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Fitness and wellness market, which has seen a good growth in India over the last few years, is witnessing new trends. New age consumers- kids, men and aged persons-are the new clients who are hitting the gyms. We caught up with G Ramachandran, Promoter and Director, Gold’s Gym India, who shared more on latest trends ...

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What is triggering the kidswear online retail sales?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Incepted in September 2010, Brainbees Solution, an Indian supplier for products targeted towards pregnant mothers, baby care, kids (FirstCry.com). FirstCry brings more than 800 national and international brands with over 90,000 unique product offerings. In a candid conversation, Supam Maheshwari, CEO and Founder, FirstCry.com shares industry insight and future prospects with its omni-channel presence model. ...

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Amul is affordable and easily available for the masses

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd that markets AMUL surely has a long way to go. This leading brand in the Dairy industry took franchising in 2001 and now has 8000 franchise units. R.S Sodhi, Managing Director, Amul spoke to us on his vision for the company and what’s next for AMUL now… Tell us what ...

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McDonaldâ€™s to strengthen its beverage strategy with McCafÃ©

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

McDonald’s, which has become a household name in the burger market, is replicating its success in beverages sector as well with its new venture McCafé. In a conversation, Smita Jatia, Managing Director, Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd (HRPL), Master Franchisee, McDonald’s West and South India, shares brand’s goal to elevate its coffee portfolio.Enlighten us about the ...

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Cycling biz to strengthen profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

After China, India is the second largest bicycle manufacturer and the third largest exporter of bicycles in the world. Looking at the tremendous growth of bicycle industry, India’s TOBU Cycles Group is all set to establish its base within the Indian market. In an interview, Rajnish Goenka, Chairman, TOBU Cycles Group, shares his views about ...

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