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Apparel Retail: Low consumer sentiment dampens sales

Year 2011 has proved to be dampener for apparel retail. It began with cotton price hike which affected costs and then the announcement of 10 per cent excise duty on apparel, this was followed by the signals of another economic slowdown. All these factors together affected consumer sentiment in the country resulting in a low footfall in shops. So...

Apparel

John Hill plans more stores

John Hill the men’s wear brand from Vir Retail, which started its journey almost a year ago, is aggressively trying to make its presence felt across India by opening outlets at regular intervals. Currently, the brand manages 102 stores across India; all on a franchisee model in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP,...

Fashion

John Hill to spread network across India

Fashion brand John Hill from Vir Retail with an extensive portfolio of casual and formal wear is spreading the net to reach every nook and cranny of India. Into its first year, John Hill’s turnover is Rs 28 crores and is expected to reach Rs 68 crores by the end of next fiscal. A firm believer of franchised distribution being the key to success,...