GFA to roll out 250 outlets worldwide; 100 in India by March 2010

Geneva-based food service chain Global Franchise Architects (GFA) aims to open 250 stores around the world by March 2010, of which 100 will be in India. The company, which was initially planning to have these stores by the end of this year, has now postponed its plans to early next year, reports Business Standard. More...

Irish juice bar chain set to enter Chinese and Italian markets

Zumo, the Irish juice bar chain, has agreed deals to enter the Chinese and Italian markets. The firm has signed contracts to launch in China, and the first Chinese franchise will open before the end of this year. An outlet will also open in Naples in the coming two weeks, marking the firm’s first foray into Italy. Further, the company plans to open more outlets in both countries over the next year, agency reports. More...

President, Duskin float JV to open Donut stores in Shanghai

President Chain Store, a subsidiary of the Taiwanese Uni-President Group, has announced that it has set up a joint venture with the Japanese fast food chain company Duskin to operate Mister Donut stores in Shanghai, agency reports. More...

Convenience store chain set for UAE expansion

Dubai convenience store 24 Seven has said it plans to open six new stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi before the year end, but claimed better availability of properties in good locations was the reason behind the move, rather than falling rents, agency reports. More...

Hidesign unveils Holii; eyes Rs 25 crore sales in two years

Leather bags and accessories-maker, Hidesign has launched its India-oriented lifestyle brand 'Holii'. Further, the company expects to clock sales of Rs 25-crore within two years from the new brand. More...

Carlton London to open 15 new outlets

Carlton London, the UK-based high fashion footwear brand, has announced plans to open 15 new outlets by the end of March 2010, reports IndiaRetailing. More...

Audi to set up five more showrooms

Audi India is set to open five more showrooms by the end of this calendar year -- in Delhi, Chennai, Ludhiana, Kolkata and Mumbai (the second), reports Business Line. More...

Onida to exorcise its 'iconic' devil, give brand a makeover

In the face of India’s changing consumer tastes, Onida has decided to say goodbye to the ‘devil’, the company’s mascot that for years aroused envy of neighbours who didn’t own its TV sets, and relaunch the brand. More...

Adlabs Films appoints Prasoon Joshi as director

Anil Ambani-promoted Adlabs Films has appointed adman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi as a director on the company's board. More...