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The Bombay Store encourages designers

The Bombay Store has launched an initiative called ‘Launchpad’. This gives new designers, upcoming brands and start-ups a chance to shine. Three months on, six young brands have already been showcased at the flagship store in South Mumbai. These brands are Forty Red Bangles, Nomad Bags, Turquoise Footwear, Periwinkle Home Couture, Soul Works and...

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Three chains to bid for Khadi JV

In a bid to reposition the khadi brand and reforming the organization after many of its units ran into losses, the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has decided to privatize the portion of Khadi Gram Udyog Bhawan by forming a joint venture with a private chain. Three chains which have been shortlisted to bid for the partnership are...

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Bombay Store eyes 4% revenue from e-sales

The Bombay Store expects at least 4 per cent of its revenues to come from online transactions this fiscal. Anaggh Desai, CEO, The Bombay Store underlines that in the last six months, the online business has picked up. The company posted revenues of Rs 29 crores in the fiscal 2011-12, which is expected to grow to Rs 40 crores in 2012-13. The...

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The Bombay Store kicks off ‘India Haat’

The Bombay Store, which set standards for the swadeshi movement in India more than a century ago has introduced a unique brand called ‘India Haat’ to showcase the cultural diversity of various states from all over India. The Bombay Store has organized this arts and crafts fair, which will showcase a perfect blend of arts and crafts from the...

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The Bombay Store to tap younger customers

After establishing its identity as a hi-end home décor and gift retailer catering to NRI customers, The Bombay Store is looking at wooing the young consumers by launching a new brand identity -- The Elephant Company. It will offer a product range like T-shirts, cushion covers, mugs, bags, magnets, key chains and wall clocks under its portfolio....

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The Bombay Store to go global

The Bombay Store, which set standards for the swadeshi movement in India more than a century ago, is looking at spreading its wings by introducing more signature stores in all the fashion hubs around the globe. Established in 1906 as the Bombay Swadeshi Co-operative Store by the great Indian patriot Bal Gangadhar Tilak, along with eminent...

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The Bombay Store clocks positive Q2 results

The Bombay Store registered a profit of 96.70 per cent for financial year 2010-2011 compared to the last financial year. The Bombay Store has almost doubled the profit before tax in financial year 2010-11 as compared to preceding year 2009-2010 in the declared annual report. The increase in revenues is attributed to addition of three stores,...

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Bombay Stores to double outlets

The first retail organization to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, Bombay Stores, plans to double its outlets in India by 2012-end. It has 16 outlets all over India and will scale it up to touch 30 by December 2012-end. At least 6 to 7 stores will be opened within this fiscal in places like Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore. It is also looking...

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Bombay Store ties up with Magic Bus

The Bombay Store has signed up with Magic Bus to sell their merchandise in its stores. Magic Bus is a non-profit organization and the 106-year-old The Bombay Store is India’s first listed retailer. Magic Bus reaches out to children living in some of the most marginalized circumstances in the world through sport. Since its inception, Magic Bus...

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Bombay Stores hosts The Elephant Company

Born out of the creative fertility of superstar artist and interior designer Krsna Mehta, The Elephant Company is a chic collection of interior ware based on the themes of India and Mumbai. The vibrant collection is being launched at one of India’s oldest store with 106 years of heritage, The Bombay Store. The first roll out of collections of ‘...

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The Bombay Store to set up 16 outlets

The gift and home retail chain, Bombay Swadeshi Stores, which sells under the brand The Bombay Store, is planning to launch 16 stores by 2012. The company is looking at opening these stores in upcoming airports all over the country. The Mumbai-based company has 11 stores across India and is looking to set up outlets in Mumbai, Bangalore,...