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L’Occitane is leading sensoriality and natural products category: Gilles Moutounet

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

L’Occitane has had a very good response in India since its introduction 5 years ago. The brand enjoys a good recall, thanks to its strong worldwide presence. Moreover, the cosmetic category in India is also growing very fast. In a conversation with Wellness India, Gilles Moutounet, Country Head of the brand unveils more about the ...

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Why are franchise skilled brands tying up with technology?

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Today, most of the skill education brands in India are looking to integrate online education or latest technology to bring talent development for up skilling employees. Therefore, organisations work closely with industry bodies to add value to the learning development initiatives.NIIT, a global leader in skills and talent development has entered into a strategic partnership ...

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Promising market of Air Purifiers in tier II & III cities of India: Report

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 7 min read

With the continuously intensifying pollution, especially in the tier II and III cities of India like Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna and Raipur among others, the quality of air people inhale is depleting day-by-day.According to the recent report for 2016 released by WHO, India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, which have far poorer air quality monitoring ...

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How social media can play a pivotal role in boosting your health product reach

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

In today’s digital climate, companies around the world find it increasingly hard to stay relevant without social media. Creating a strong and loyal consumer base is of utmost importance for any business and this is where social media plays a pivotal role in displaying products and services by persuading consumers at a their favourite area ...

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UCMAS- A scientifically proven brain development program

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Tell us about your entrepreneurial journey from inception till now?All the Directors of CBS were holding independent franchisee for UCMAS since the inception of UCMAS in Maharashtra in2003. It was in 2010 when all three directors of CBS Education Pvt Ltd took over Mumbai Region i.e. seven district of Maharashtra. The objective was ...

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Franchising in Fashion - The Growth Journey

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Though the term “franchising” possibly first came to India in the late-1980s, the concept was already well-established much before that. In 1950s, Delhi Cloth Mills (DCM), a leading textile company, grew through a network of DCM branded “authorised dealer” retail stores across the country. In 1960s, Bombay Dyeing grew through its branded retail network, and ...

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How a 15-month-old healthcare startup bagged Rs1 crore from a reality show

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Often ingenious business ideas brew over a cup of coffee! Exactly the same was saga of medical networking app Curofy conceptualization. Narrating the same,Pawan Gupta, one of the founding members of the Delhi-based startup, said, “All three (Gupta and his fellow partners Nipun Goyal and Mudit Vijayvergiya) of us were part of different initiatives at ...

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How tech and hygiene could be a game changer in spa business

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Spa business is known for offering rejuvenation and tranquility. In the business of rejuvenation, ambience and hygiene plays a pivotal role in lifting the standards of a spa. Thus, hygiene should be given utmost importance as the person is exposed to many external factors and if hygiene is not accurate, then there are chances of ...

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‘Natural’ tipped as new growth frontier for Indian skin & hair care products market

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

So far, the largely untapped nature of the Indian market was the natural ingredient products category which has grabbed focus of hair and skin care products manufacturers and promoters.Favourable demographic factors and increasing beauty consciousness has indicated high demand of personal care products, specifically in skin and hair care category. An increase in both, the ...

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"Future of the franchise industry remains strong" - Kumar Nitesh

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

The concept of franchising that has changed the business scenario in India at multiple levels. Franchising itself has gone through various transitional stages. From zero receptivity to gradually luring investors through minimum guarantee at initial stage, the franchise industry is steadily inching up to a partnership model where both the franchisor and the franchisee share ...

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