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Japan’s SoftBank eyes big ticket investment in Snapdeal

Japanese telecom and internet giant SoftBank has announced its intent of making hugeinvestments of about 10 billion dollars (around Rs 60,000 crores) in India over the next few years. The first round of investment is expected to commence when Masayoshi Son, the Chairman and Founder of 92 billion dollars (over Rs 5,64,600 crores) conglomerate...

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Rising demand may pump in new life in HMT watches

After news of HMT Watches shutting shop made headlines, the company has beenwitnessing an unprecedented demand for timepieces manufactured by the country's first watch-maker. Keeping the memories and nostalgia attached to HMT, the government is rethinking its earlier decision and now the loss-making public sector company may get a revival...

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Flipkart, Myntra tie-up with Ace Turtle to woo global brands

Leading ecommerce player Flipkart and its associate Myntra have ropedin Bangalore-based e-commerce consultancy firm Ace Turtle to launch a host of global fashion brands. Most of the ecommerce platforms are partnering with international fashion labels to woo consumers as well as ramp up their presence in the country. As a part of the deal, Ace...

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Rajesh Pratap Singh’s debut Shingora range launched

Fashion designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has unveiled his first collection for luxurytextile brand Shingora. He presented a capsule collection of 35 designs in scarves and stoles using luxurious fibres like premium wool and merino cashmere. Making use of basic jamavar, he twisted jamavar motifs to present them in a modern day sensibilities to...

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Walmart to bring Murali Lanka as COO of India business

Walmart is said to be considering appointing Murali Lanka, an executiveat its US business, as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of its India unit. Sources say that he is expected to take charge of store operations, sales, business development and marketing, and report to India Chief Executive Officer Krish Iyer. Lanka was earlier a part of the...

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Dave Thomas to replace Erick Haskell as Adidas India MD

Adidas India Managing Director, Erick Haskell, who played a large rolein reviving company’s image in the country after Reebok controversy, has put in his papers to pursue new career interests. He is being replaced by Dave Thomas, a 16-year veteran of the Adidas Group. He will report to Osman Ayaz, MD, Emerging Markets, Adidas. Thomas has been...

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Payal Khandwala opens a boutique store in Mumbai

On the first floor of Grants Building in Colaba, Mumbai, earlier occupied by lifestyleconcept store Bungalow 8, city-based artist and designer Payal Khandwala has opened a self-designed boutique store. The designer has transformed the studio space into a black and gold coloured fashion boutique for her eponymous clothing line. The idea was to...

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Rahul Mishra unveils his award-winning designs in Sydney

Fashion designer Rahul Mishra, who bagged the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) inMilan earlier this year, has unveiled his award-winning designs in Sydney. His six-piece collection is inspired by the work of graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. The collection will be sold through the David Jones store in Sydney. The collection is made up of...

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Mustang aggressive on establishing global reach

Aiming to create a global brand by strengthening its distribution network, Mustang Sock & Accessories founded by Naazneen Katrak26 years ago, is focusing on establishing the brand. In 2004, Naazneen Katrak collaborated with Lubeina Shahpurwala, who joined as co-director at Mustang. Their successful collaboration is evident through the production...

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Westside opens new store in Mumbai

Tata Group enterprise, fashion brand Westside has opened its 9th store in Mumbai’s Borivali area. The store offerslatest collections across apparels, footwear, home décor, furniture accessories and much more all under one roof. Westside is known for its contemporary and exclusively designed clothes for men, women and children. It stocks private...

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Marks & Spencer opens a new store in Hyderabad

Moving ahead with its planned retail expansion in India, British retailer Marks & Spencer have launched a new flagship store close to theIT hub of Hyderabad. With this the total store count has reached 42 in India. The company plans to grow this number to 80 by 2016 with two new stores in Hyderabad’s GVK Mall and Prestige Mall respectively, by...

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Khadi trust to target youth with innovative shirt range

Khadi and Village Industries Trust, a unit of Gandhigram Trust plans to undertake amajor structural change to take khadi products to the younger generation and to compete with commercial institutions in the highly potential branded shirt market this festive season. The aim is also to promote organic and natural dyed clothes and readymade items,...