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It's summer and it's sexy

It's summer and it's sexy

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Meet the designers who made summer a fashionable affair.

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Capillary Technologies building AI-backed products to empower offline retailers

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Azim Premji's Rs 175-crore (Rs 1.75-billion) investment in Future Retail will help Kishore Biyani tide through crisis.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Amazon in initial talks to buy stake in Airtel: Sources

Amazon in initial talks to buy stake in Airtel: Sources

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

While the investment amount could not be immediately ascertained, a report pegged it at about $2 billion.

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The top six fashions trends to watch out this summer!

Amazon India posts nearly $1 billion loss

Amazon India posts nearly $1 billion loss

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

In comparison, Flipkart India, the marketplace unit of the country's largest e-commerce marketplace, posted a 750% growth in losses to Rs 20.6 billion.

Amazon vs Future duel underway in Singapore, verdict by next week

Amazon vs Future duel underway in Singapore, verdict by next week

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

An emergency arbitration hearing between Amazon and retail conglomerate Future Group took place last week and a verdict is expected in the next few days, according to sources.

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Amazon India is waiting for clarifications from the government on several aspects of the latest FDI guidelines to be able to carry on with business in the country. Sources said, no new investment is likely till at least the second half of 2019.

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Local traders are evaluating other options rather in FDI.

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience.

Brick-and-mortar retailers to offer deep discounts to shore up revenue

Brick-and-mortar retailers to offer deep discounts to shore up revenue

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Feel the pinch of predatory pricing by e-tailers

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The new-age tech-savvy buyer is seeking new shopping experiences. They need to be engaged. Indian retailers are still playing catch up with these customers.

Cash crunch: The 9 sectors that are most adversely affected

Cash crunch: The 9 sectors that are most adversely affected

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

These sectors are seeing a marked slowdown, as consumers are postponing purchase decisions amid uncertainty and severe cash crunch, report Ram Prasad Sahu, Sheetal Agarwal & Ujjval Jauhari from Mumbai.

Tata Tele to add 4,000 Wi-Fi spots in 9 Indian cities

Tata Tele to add 4,000 Wi-Fi spots in 9 Indian cities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The company plans to set up Wi-Fi spots in hotels, retail cafes, airports, stadiums, malls and government and education complexes.

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The expansion into smaller towns is coming at a time when the online retail space has not only seen consolidation but is actually looking to collaborate with physical stores. Abhineet Kumar reports.

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The alleged shooter, who carried an assault rifle, was a sergeant in the Thai military. He was clad in camouflage and a helmet during the rampage. The gunman wrote on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

Here's a novel way to advertise on mobiles, courtesy LBS

Here's a novel way to advertise on mobiles, courtesy LBS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Using apps allows AdNear to optimise the number of ad impressions but the push towards stricter privacy norms could pose a challenge.

Retailers mull cuts in import to tide over rupee fall

Retailers mull cuts in import to tide over rupee fall

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Consultants say those selling imported consumer durables, apparel, food products, furniture, etc, are the ones hit the hardest.

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Naukri.com's Hiring Outlook Survey for 2020 reveals the jobs and sectors that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Rediff.com3 May 2014

The company's search for a partner in India seems to be grounded once again

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

For the past few years, Avigo has been in talks with many strategic players, including private equity investors, to sell its stake in Spykar.

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'For how long can investors fund loss-making companies?'

The other empire Azim Premji built as Wipro boss

The other empire Azim Premji built as Wipro boss

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Founded in 2006, PremjiInvest's assets under management are worth over $2 billion across India

Retail majors unite to stand up to e-commerce onslaught

Retail majors unite to stand up to e-commerce onslaught

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The big boys of India's traditional retail have finally come together to fight the onslaught of their online counterparts.

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The two companies have been negotiating to remain separate entities after a merger.

E-retail in India set to cross $16 bn in FY16

E-retail in India set to cross $16 bn in FY16

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Global sales made via mobile devices are expected to top $638 billion.

E-commerce vs kirana: And the winner is. . .

E-commerce vs kirana: And the winner is. . .

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Foreign retail chains, reluctantly allowed limited entry, have begun to make their initial moves and, like Ikea, intend to spend big money -- sometimes in the billions of dollars.

When Swara went campaigning!

When Swara went campaigning!

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has taken the political plunge! Well, not completely, but that hasn't stopped the actress from campaigning for her choice of candidates this election.

Hacking: All it takes is good coding skills and greed

Hacking: All it takes is good coding skills and greed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

After a group of young hackers beat companies that claim to spend a bomb on cyber security, Karan Choudhury reports on just how easy it is to exploit digital wallets.

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Cabinet approval would help more than 200 fashion and apparel brands who are lined up to enter India, including international labels such as Avva, Colin's, Damat, Tudba Deri and Dufy

Why retailers are angry with the government

Why retailers are angry with the government

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been the most vocal in their protests, e-tailers do not seem to be in a hurry.

Why the Rahejas, Hiranandanis are staying away from PE

Why the Rahejas, Hiranandanis are staying away from PE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Renowned realtors are shying away from the private equity (PE) route to raise funds.

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

As billions of dollars flow into India's booming online economy, some investors are beginning to fret that soaring valuations could hamper market listings.

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

If Aldo, Charles & Keith, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden can do it, why can't Woods?

How Kishore Biyani got back his magic touch

How Kishore Biyani got back his magic touch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

From the stock perspective, though, even as all the 10 analysts polled by Bloomberg have a 'buy' recommendation on FRL, their target price of Rs 535 suggest most of the positives are already priced in.

Retailers rattled by I-Day online sales, plan to petition government

Retailers rattled by I-Day online sales, plan to petition government

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Retailer bodies to demand govt action against I-Day sales offers, threaten legal action for breach of FDI rules.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Would Thakur and Gabbar be squabbling over WIFI and Twitter trends?