Aditya Birla Nuvo plans to extend its footprint in apparel retailing through two subsidiaries for mens exclusive lifestyle and Peter England family stores. Madura Garments, the company's branded apparel division, crossed a turnover of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in FY08.
In a first at the National Institute of Design (NID), academic profiles were offered to the graduating batch of young designers during placements this year.
Retail players are planning to expand but with caution. It seems the slowdown of 2008-09 is still weighing on their minds.
Step into any office and chances are that you will see as many women in trousers and shirts or tees, as you will in ethnic gear.
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The Aditya Birla Group mayrestructure plan to bring all its retail verticals under Pantaloon Fashion & Retail.
Raymond was one of the first to start organised apparel retail in India.
As India's online population crosses 450 million, e-commerce ventures are trying to grab a pie of online sales estimated to hit $48 billion by 2020.
A steep decline in the Asian equities after crude oil fell to its lowest since September 2003 dented sentiments.
It reverses the supply chain to customise part of its line-up, but the challenge is in sustaining it.
Customised tailoring: How Raymond, Aditya Birla Group are luring customers with bespoke services to fit the bill.
The ability to work flexibly and be judged on deliverables.
It is unrealistic to expect that change will happen in one year: Birla
