India to have 10 ManU outlets by 2010

Manchester United Food and Beverage (Asia) has announced its partnership with Great Moments Hospitality, under which it will set up ten food outlets in the north India by 2010. Under this franchise partnership, the hospitality arm of the world's richest sports club will set up its first outlet in Delhi by the end of this year. More...

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...

Australian coffee shop firm plans UK expansion

Muffin Break, an Australian coffee shop franchise, has announced plans to expand in the UK. Situated in shopping centre locations, it currently has 29 outlets and plans to open at least three more by the end of the year, agency reports. More...

New Look names Alex Cara as franchise director

New Look has poached Alex Cara, head of franchising at Spanish retail giant Cortefiel, for a similar role at the fast fashion group, agency reports. More...

Carrefour reports huge losses

French supermarket group Carrefour has reported a loss of 58.1 million euros in the first half of the year, agency reports. More...

Madras HC dismisses Subhiksha plea

The Madras High Court dismissed Subhiksha’s scheme of arrangement proposal, which was filed by Cash and Carry Wholesale Traders Private Limited (C&C), a subsidiary of cash-strapped Subhiksha Trading Services. More...

RPG group plans to sell 20% in Spencer's Retail

RPG Group is planning to offload 20 per cent stake in its retail arm Spencer's Retail, a senior company official said on Friday. More...

Emami plans to use Chlorophyll for integrating Zandu brands

After the acquisition of Zandu Pharma, Emami is planning to appoint Chlorophyll, the Mumbai-based brand and communications consultancy, for integrating the brands of the companies, reports Business Line. More...

Dolphin launches first boutique

D'Mart Exclusif, an importer and distributor of high-end lifestyle products in India, has launched its maiden signature boutique at New Delhi's MGF Mall. More...

Gillette India profit up 27%

Shaving equipment maker Gillette India reported an increase of 27.32 per cent in its profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 38.12 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period previous financial year. More...