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KFDC
launches AC retail fish outlet; to expand via franchise
model
Karnataka
Fisheries Development Corporation (KFDC) launched its
first air conditioned retail fish outlet cum aquarium
sales unit at Krishna Towers in Ladyhill -Chilimbi in
Mangalore. Further, it plans to expand its retail operations
via the franchise route. More...
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Hope
Floats
Notwithstanding
a recent KPMG study that predicts slowdown in the retail
sector to continue for another 12-18 months, there are
encouraging signs of retail revival. The sector is now
in correction mode, shedding some of its flab accumulated
as a result of indiscriminate expansion. More...
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Payless
Shoe to expand into Russia via franchising
Collective
Brands Inc is expanding its Payless ShoeSource retail
chain into Russia with franchise partner M H Alshaya,
agency reports. More...
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Walt
Disney to buy Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion
Entertainment
major Walt Disney Company will acquire Marvel Entertainment,
the firm well known for comics of super heroes, for
an estimated $4 billion in a cash and stock deal, agency
reports. More...
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Pantaloon
Retail to launch integrated loyalty programme
Pantaloon
Retail India (PRIL), country's largest retail company,
has now decided to make use of its customer relationships
by launching loyalty programmes for its various formats,
and integrate it at the same time at the back end to
have a better understanding of customer buying habits,
reports Financial Chronicle. More...
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Wipro's
Chandrika brand to expand product line
Chandrika,
the ayurvedic soap brand owned by Wipro Consumer Care
(WCCL), the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and lighting
arm of IT major Wipro, is set to move beyond soaps.
WCCL is looking at extending the brand to other product
categories such as face wash, talcum powder and face
cream, among others. The brand extension is expected
next month, reports Financial Chronicle. More...
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Supplyco
grosses Rs 200 crore in first 2 days of Onam sales
The
State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has grossed
Rs 200 crore in Onam festival seasonal sales according
to estimates made available on Sunday. More...
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