Payal Kapoor

After the success of its first Experience Centre in India, which was launched at Gurgaon last year, consumer durables major Panasonic has introduced the concept in Mumbai. Located on Link Road, Andheri West, the 19,000-sq.ft centre displays a wide...

Basecamp, a multi-brand outlet offering travel gear products, has recently opened a store at Inorbit Mall, Pune. Spread across 624 sq.ft, the new store offers various travel solutions under one roof. Talking exclusively to IndiaRetailing, Sameer Sikka, retail head,...

Fabindia, which retails apparel, home furnishing, personal care and other products made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes, is focusing on consolidating its position in the market. The retail chain currently has 141 outlets across India, including 21...

One of the major attractions of the IMAGES Group-organised India Fashion Forum (IFF) 2011, to be held on February 17-18, will be the “CEOs Conclave – Fashion & Accessories”.The conclave, which will see participation from industry leaders, such as...

To optimise their performance and remain competitive, fashion retailers, who work in a volatile market situation, need to create a lean and agile supply chain. This, though, is easier said than done, especially because in the fashion industry, demand...

With the 'modernisation' of retail, the sector is witnessing the emergence of numerous alternative channels to reach out to the consumer. Catalogue retailing, shopping on TV, e-tailing, though still in their infancy in India, are such alternatives which are...

Even as customer service is considered a major differentiator, many executives don't know how to measure, manage or make it happen across the company. But is customer service a mystery? Every service cycle, Ron Kaufman, the world's leading educator...

India, with its increasing income levels, rapid urbanisation and growing modern retail, offers tremendous opportunities in the fashion and retail sectors. A large number of national and international players entering these sectors is testimony to the potential fashion and...

As the booming fashion industry looks to further boost its growth, it will be crucial to build consumption. But that won't be easy. Consumers' awareness is growing and so is their purchasing power, thereby altering the fashion retail equation...

Italian designer furniture brand Giorgetti, in a tie-up with M Concepts, has entered the Indian market by opening its maiden store in Mumbai. The outlet at Senapati Bapat Marg occupies an area of 5,000 sq.ft and makes Mumbai only...