Having almost sealed a JV with coffee chain Starbucks and fast food chain Burger King for a possible alliance, retail major Pantaloon is eyeing the apparel space.
Analysts believe that Pantaloon want to establish itself strongly in multi-brand retailing and exploit the first-mover advantage in speciality brands.
Retailers and mall developers have seen 35-50 per cent growth in the first two weeks of the end-season sale.
AND, W, Biba step up their game worldwide. While global brands go all out to woo India customers.
The Swedish fashion-retail brand cracks open the Indian market faster than its competitors, gaining from an aggressive pricing and retail policy.