Retailer/Brands > 1 May 2009 : The retail dream for many garment exporters has slowed down as the economy faces the brunt of the impact of global slowdown. Many expansion plans that were in the pipeline have been put on hold though existing projects are still being pursued.

Retailer/Brands > 16 Dec 2008 : Sanjay Lalbhai’s Arvind Mills has decided to de- merge its branded apparel business and Retail business into wholly owned subsidiaries. According to him, this step is being taken to bring enhanced financial focus on these entities and look at possible alternatives for fund raising in these vehicles at an appropriate time in future. The new format will be operational by April 1, 2009.

Retailer/Brands > 16 Nov 2008 : With 40 doors already open, projections of 150 new stores in the next three years and $ 1 billion turnover from India in seven years, Esprit has truely arrived in the country. Though the company is sourcing from a centralized line, manufacturers can expect increased business from expanding global retail. Much can be gained from the presence of international brands in the country. In an exclusive interaction with Team Apparel Online, Manjula Tiwari, Chief Operating Officer, Esprit Madura Garments, shares the strategy that has been behind the success of Esprit worldwide and the vision for the future.

Retailer/Brands > 16 Oct 2008 : After the influx of International luxury and high-end brands now it is the turn of mass merchandisers to mark their presence in the Indian retail market. This is an opportunity for garment manufacturers/exporters to understand the brand locally and produce for them globally. Our Mumbai correspondent Meher Castelino catches up with Larry Sass, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director Business Development, Cherokee, which has recently entered into a licensing arrangement with Arvind to enter the country for an update on the opportunities.

Retailer/Brands > 16 Jul 2008 : UK’s Debenhams to Set Up Design Hubs in India

Retailer/Brands > 16 Jun 2008 : MAS Retail Launches New S/S ’08 Collection of their Amante Brand

Retailer/Brands > 16 Jun 2008 : Arvind Brands Signs Agreement with Hartmarx, US To Design, Distribute and Retail Three Brands

Retailer/Brands > 16 Jun 2008 : Eco-friendly Fashion by MINC Turtle Announces its Expansion Plans

Retailer/Brands > 16 Jun 2008 : Turtle Announces its Expansion Plans

Retailer/Brands > 15 May 2008 : Maersk Line Wins ‘Best Shipping Line Asia – Europe’ and ‘Best Global Shipping Line’

Retailer/Brands > 1 Mar 2008 : Giorgio Armani to Make Retail Foray in India.

Retailer/Brands > 1 Feb 2008 : MINC Increases Its Focus on Eco-friendly Garments

Retailer/Brands > 14 Dec 2007 : Tier II and Tier III Cities: Drivers of Growth on Retail’s Landscape

Retailer/Brands > 15 Nov 2007 : Cracking The Product Segment Puzzle Gut Feel, Background Strength & In-House Capacity Play A Role

Retailer/Brands > 1 Nov 2007 : Retail Formats: The Best Possible Channels to Boost Sales and Accentuate Product Visibility