Indian Retail Observer

DLF unveils five international brands

DLF Brands has announced the unveiling of five internationally successful lifestyle brands in India.

Bharti Airtel to open 30 stores in NCR

Bharti Airtel Ltd, plans to roll out 30 stores in the National Capital Region (NCR) by the end of 2009.

United Retail to open 80 kidswear outlets

Delhi-based diversified business group United Retail is foraying into the apparel retail segment.

'Big Bazaar Express' store now in Tarapur

Future Group, has launched it's first 'Big Bazaar Express' store in Tarapur.

Nimbuzz inks deal with Spice Mobiles

The Rotterdam-based Nimbuzz has worked out a distribution deal for its free client with Spice Mobiles, a distributor with 25,000 retail outlets in India.

Arvind to spin off brands and retail business

The integrated textile and apparel company Arvind Mills Ltd. has announced plans to spin off the company’s branded apparel business and its MegaMart retail business into wholly owned subsidiaries, effective April 1, 2009.

Indiabulls to rebrand Happy store

Indiabulls Retail Services Ltd plans to rebrand its Happy Store with a new look and a new logo.

Bose starts operation in Pune

Bose Corporation, the world leader in audio technology, has announced the launch of its operations in Pune.

SBI to raise Rs 180b through bonds

State Bank of India, the country's largest lender plans to raise 180 billion rupee through bonds by March 2010.

Vishal to sell stakes

The promoters of the country’s second largest listed retailer, Vishal Retail, are evaluating several options to raise capital to sustain the company’s current operations and planned expansion.