ba Covid-19: Bata to donate one million pairs of shoes to healthcare workers, volunteers By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:07:18+05:30 The donation will impact a number of countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, including India. Full Article
ba India is driving Puma’s global growth: CEO By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-24T08:30:46+05:30 Puma operates 365 owned stores in India, and over the past three years, has signed up cricketer Virat Kohli, boxer Mary Kom, footballer Sunil Chhetri and actress Sarah Ali Khan to endorse its products. Full Article
ba Puma ropes in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-06T12:46:23+05:30 Khan will be the face for Puma’s soon-to-be launched collection of low-intensity training apparel collection targeted at workouts such as yoga, barre, and pilates. The new line will be launched in April and retailed both online and offline. Full Article
ba Adidas apologises after backlash over refusing to pay rent amid coronavirus scare By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-02T16:31:20+05:30 "We would like to wholeheartedly apologise. We have paid our landlords the rent for April." Adidas, which made a net profit of nearly two billion euros ($2.2 billion) in 2019, has been hard hit by a slump in Chinese sales and store closures around the world. Full Article
ba Brune & Bareskin signs Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-23T15:22:35+05:30 Voganow Fashion owned Brune & Bareskin sells leather jackets, footwear, bags and accessories for men on online platforms such as Myntra, Jabong and Snapdeal. Full Article
ba Wildcraft India bags a deal to make rucksacks for the Indian Army By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-15T08:39:29+05:30 “We have bagged a multi-million dollar order from the Ministry of Defence to make rucksacks for the Indian army. It is an unchartered territory but creating an ideal rucksack for an Indian jawaan who spends maximum time outdoors in challenging terrain will be good learning. The order will be executed next year,” said Siddharth Sood, cofounder of Wildcraft India. Full Article
ba Vasant Nangia is CEO of Chumbak By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:34:44+05:30 Chumbak founder Vivek Prabhakar will continue as head of marketing and digital, and co-founder Shubhra Chaddha will continue to head product and design. Full Article
ba Anil Ambani-led Reliance Games to incubate and invest in gaming startups By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-16T07:09:59+05:30 “For incubators, we want to look at India as the first starting point,” said Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment. Full Article
ba Now mobile games based on ACK and Tinkle characters By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-01-19T15:36:06+05:30 ACK has roped in game developer Nazara Games to develop mobile games based on ACK and Tinkle characters, and the games would be launched in the next six months, said Mohan. Full Article
ba JBL ropes in Ranveer Singh as global brand ambassador By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-09-10T08:01:17+05:30 As part of the deal, Singh will also participate in a series of marketing initiatives to strengthen JBL's dominance in the country. Full Article
ba CBI court rejects bail plea of Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-03-08T06:42:55+05:30 The court considered the facts and found that he was not entitled for interim bail on the said grounds. Full Article
ba CBI has quizzed six officials of Bank of Baroda in connection bank fraud involving Rotomac case By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-04-18T08:26:23+05:30 The total outstanding amount, according to the agency, is approximately Rs 3695 crores. The agency had sealed the office and house of Vikram Kothari’s residence, in New Delhi. Full Article
ba ED attaches Rs 177 crore assets in Rotomac bank fraud case By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-05-29T14:58:16+05:30 It alleged that these assets were the "proceeds of crime" of the illegal act of money laundering. Full Article
ba Navneet Education signs Prithvi Shaw as brand ambassador for Youva By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-12-04T16:09:13+05:30 Shaw will feature in a line of exclusive limited edition stationery, inspired by and with inputs from him. Full Article
ba Expect stationery business to get back to double digit growth from Dec: ITC By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-08-26T07:59:24+05:30 The company had also brought the Classmate Pulse Selfie notebooks, allowing personalisation of notebooks with a selfie on the cover. Full Article
ba Rotomac scam: How Vikram Kothari used virtual offices, round-tripping to dupe banks By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-20T15:35:08+05:30 Rotomac violated FEMA rules and worked for interest rate differential in local and foreign currency in the guise of trade without having any genuine business transactions. Full Article
ba Kohler sees India among its top 3 global markets By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-12-10T09:17:59+05:30 Kohler would enhance its sales network in the domestic markets by having presence in 200 towns in next three years and become a 1,000 store company in next five years. Full Article
ba Bombay Dyeing draws strategy to revive retail business By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-01-04T08:10:22+05:30 The reinvention started more than a decade ago, soon after the company decided to exit textile manufacturing. Full Article
ba Bombay Dyeing to infuse new life into retail arm By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-01-09T08:19:36+05:30 PwC, Microsoft, KPMG & EY to help business turn profitable by next fiscal. Full Article
ba Parryware to supply bathroom products for Patanjali projects By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T13:58:57+05:30 As part of this association, "Parryware sanitaryware and faucets will be used for all Patanjali's upcoming projects across India," the company said in a statement. Full Article
ba Jaquar aims $1 bn turnover by 2022, to open 15 stores globally By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-12-04T07:55:58+05:30 The company, which aspires to be a global brand in the segment, is in the process of opening 15 exclusive brand showroom 'Jaquar world' across the globe. Full Article
ba Ricoh India case: Sebi bans seven from mkt; orders forensic audit By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-13T15:18:40+05:30 Sebi shall also appoint an independent audit firm for conducting a detailed forensic audit of the books of accounts of Ricoh for the financial year 2012-13 onwards till date, the cost of which shall be borne by Ricoh. Full Article
ba Sanjay Kalra appointed as President of HSIL's Bath Products Business By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-03-28T17:58:34+05:30 Kalra was earlier associated with HSIL as Senior Vice President – Sales. Prior to joining HSIL, Kalra has held leadership positions at Sintex Industries, Somany Ceramics, and Pidlite Industries. Full Article
ba Bed Bath and Beyond sinks as doubts around turnaround linger By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-04-12T13:04:11+05:30 Bed Bath and Beyond has been struggling to boost sales in the face of changing consumer preferences towards online furniture retailers such as Wayfair Inc. Full Article
ba Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up board amid investor pressure, co-founders step down By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-04-23T08:08:56+05:30 Shares of the New Jersey-based home furnishing retailer fell about 3 percent in mid-day trade. Full Article
ba Ballarpur Industries in talks to sell Malaysian arm to China's Nine Dragons By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-24T07:50:25+05:30 India’s largest maker of writing & printing paper has been in talks with Nine Dragons for some time now. Discussions are likely to lead to a binding agreement soon, sources said. Full Article
ba Printing solutions co Printo buys rival Print Bazaar's parent firm By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-09-04T12:28:19+05:30 While the financial terms of the acquisition, which was completed last month, were not shared, sources privy to the developments said the deal valued Print Bazaar at Rs 8-10 crore. Full Article
ba The man with all the toys: Why Mukesh Ambani bought Hamleys By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-05-10T14:00:47+05:30 With 167 stores across 18 countries, Hamleys gives Reliance Retail a much-needed global footprint. Full Article
ba Can Mukesh Ambani turn Hamleys into a titan or it'll just be a trophy buy? By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-05-11T07:46:23+05:30 Even with Reliance's considerable experience, turning a trophy into a titan isn’t a given. Full Article
ba Toys 'R' Us makes comeback after teaming up with Target By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-21T14:22:26+05:30 More than two years after filing for bankruptcy, Toys 'R' Us has managed to make a comeback with the support of a competitor, just in time for the holiday season. The iconic toy brand has relaunched its website, shortly after US retail chain Target announced a partnership with the defunct brand's parent company Tru Kids Brands. Full Article
ba Reliance Brands picks Sumeet Yadav to head Hamleys global By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-07T12:05:10+05:30 It has hired Sumeet Yadav, former CEO of South African restaurant chain Nando’s in India, to head Hamleys, according to two people aware of the development. Full Article
ba Karnataka Bank reports Rs 40.39cr fraud by Hanung Toys and Textiles By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-06T18:22:38+05:30 Hanung Toys and Textiles Ltd (borrowing account) dealing with the bank since 2008 had availed various credit facilities under consortium arrangement wherein, Karnataka Bank was one of the member banks, it said in a regulatory filing. Full Article
ba Toys association seeks rollback of customs duty hike By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-17T17:35:56+05:30 Imports account for almost 85 per cent of the total toys' demand in the country and only the remaining 15 per cent of the sale is met by the domestic manufacturers, according to the industry. Full Article
ba Fendi unveils world's first fragrance-infused handbags By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-09T12:35:00+05:30 'Leathery and musky' is how the brand describes it and claims that the scent will stay for as long as four years. Each bag comes with a complimentary miniature bottle of FendiFrenesia, which can be used to refresh the bag's scent and can be worn as a traditional perfume. Full Article
ba Prada picks Bengaluru-based BigThinx for its fashion tech accelerator programme By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-03T17:01:15+05:30 BigThinx’s neural networks create a personalised 3D virtual avatar from 2D images for fashion brands and their customers. Full Article
ba JLo handbags will now be available online in India By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-04-10T08:10:40+05:30 Ace Turtle’s ecommerce platform, which facilitates crossborder payments, supply chain, returns and customer support will help Jennifer Lopez reach out to millions of internet shoppers in these markets. Full Article
ba Global luxury goods sales to slide up to 35% - study By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:45:16+05:30 The coronavirus crisis is expected to lead to a spate of mergers and acquisitions of weakened brands, the closure of single-brand stores and reshaping of already suffering U.S. department stores, D'Arpizio said. Customers are also likely to emerge from global lockdowns with a new set of priorities. Full Article
ba Global gold demand sees modest growth in Q1 on lockdown-led disruptions: WGC By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:22:47+05:30 World's gold demand during the first quarter of 2019 stood at 1070.8 tonne, according to WGC's Q1 Gold Demand Trends report. Full Article
ba Episode 57: Hainbach By musicforprogramming.net Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0800 Datassette presents a series of mixes intended for listening while programming to aid concentration and increase productivity (also compatible with other activities). Full Article
ba Bangladesh garment factories reopen, defying virus lockdown By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T11:49:51+05:30 "We have to accept coronavirus as part of life. If we don't open factories, there will be economic crisis," said Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association vice president Mohammad Hatem. Full Article
ba J. Crew files for bankruptcy as preppy retailer succumbs to COVID-19 fallout By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:26:57+05:30 The New York-based chain, known for preppy clothing at times worn by former first lady Michelle Obama, filed for bankruptcy in a Virginia federal court with an agreement to eliminate its roughly $1.65 billion of debt in exchange for ceding ownership to creditors. Full Article
ba Global fashion brands tap India for face masks By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:48:24+05:30 International brands have begun sharing prototypes of fashion masks in cotton and blends with Indian suppliers who are awaiting a nod from the Centre to export non-surgical masks. Full Article
ba Mahindra Retail to bring US brand Carter's to BabyOye chain By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-01-20T15:01:56+05:30 "We are moving more towards omni-channel, and the drive is well underway. Within the next year we will complete the transition," he added. Full Article
ba EY may pay Bain $35m to settle Lilliput's inflated fin data claim By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-03-07T08:23:02+05:30 The 2014 lawsuit alleged that EY's auditing facilitated an accounting fraud and sought damages from the consulting giant. Full Article
ba CBI books Delhi-based kidswear retailer for Rs 20 crore fraud By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-12-26T17:02:52+05:30 It is alleged that the company and its officials fabricated balance sheets to avail a loan which was not repaid to the bank, they said. Full Article
ba Retailers join party as baby fashion grows out of infancy By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-09T08:17:54+05:30 Traditionally in India, baby garments like rompers, dresses, and inner-wear were purchased from small stores while branded garments were bought by the wealthy. Full Article
ba SoftBank commits $400 million for babycare co FirstCry By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-01-23T08:11:57+05:30 The company, one of the largest in its space, sells just about everything a child and a new mother needs - apparel, footwear, toys, books, feeding & nursing products, soaps, oils, powders, baby monitors, strollers and baby bedding. Full Article
ba COVID-19: Amazon to deliver essential items in containment zones in Mumbai By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T22:26:46+05:30 Under the initiative, Amazon will deliver orders to a designated delivery point in the vicinity of the containment zone, from where volunteers will further deliver the packages to customers' doorstep, the company said in a statement. Full Article
ba Government bans export of sanitisers, all types of ventilators By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T08:50:32+05:30 “The export of all ventilators including any artificial respiratory apparatus or oxygen therapy apparatus or any other breathing appliance/devices... is prohibited with immediate effect,” the the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. Full Article
ba Covid-19 Impact: Cycle Pure Agarbathies holds back prayer product launches to shift focus on hand sanitisers By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:44:40+05:30 The Mysuru-headquartered brand is using its fragrance stock to make ayurvedic hand sanitisers ever since its product portfolio comprising incense sticks, prayer and wellness products came under the non-essential category. Full Article