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17 July, 2010

Drop the Basket, Go for a Trolley!

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There is something about the way consumers shop which amazes me every time I observe the way they shop. As it is, women shop & men buy. ...
13 July, 2010

Beginning of the End...

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I was in Germany for a month in June 2008. Not on a holiday, but on a mission. I was part of a five member team sponsored by The Rotary I...
11 July, 2010

FDI in Retail – A never ending discussion!

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5 th and  6 th July 2010 would remain etched in the history of Indian Retail for some time to come. While the country witnessed an unprece...
23 June, 2010

Thank you: Karnataka Government; You are the best spoilsport.

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The fuss continues – to be or not to be open after 11pm. The excise laws in the state of Karnataka make F&B outlets comply with a silly ...
15 June, 2010

Low Cost: It’s all about perception!

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There is a famous saying doing the rounds in recent times: 19 th Century globally was about roadways, 20 th century was about railways and...
05 June, 2010

Breitling Navitimer – Rs. 280338*; Heritage Cow Ghee – Was Rs. 275, Now Rs. 227.

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Many of you who read the “Mint” tabloid daily would have seen a surprise over the past few weeks. There is more advertising than ever, natur...
31 May, 2010

Learning from Levis; Collaborate, Cooperate and Succeed.

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It’s quite rare to see (in the Indian context) Brands working very closely with Retailers or Malls. Most often, each Brand would like to lev...