After Karmik, Aaramshop.com goes to Pakistan

The hybrid grocery e-retailer, Aaramshop goes online in Pakistan. The site is still on Beta phase which had gone online last week.

Along with the site, Aaramshop has also created 23 physical stores (Aaramshops) in Karachi and aims to take the number to nearly 500 within the city. The company will later expand to cities including Islamabad and Lahore. Reaching to consumers with FMCG and CPG products, the retailer will be following the same model as in India.

The site currently showcases 1600 products including edible oils, oral care, biscuits, household & cleaning, Milk products, etc.

Additionally, the Indian site has also been recently revamped.

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Woodland to open 70 stores; aims Rs 1K crore turnover

The adventure sport apparel and footwear brand Woodland has unveiled its plans to expand it presence across India by adding stores and new product categories. With these plans the retailer aims a turnover of Rs 1000 crore by FY’14 end.

 

Currently, the retailer has 400 company owned and presence across 4000 multi brand outlets. The aim will be open 60-70 stores this year, with a strong focus on smaller cities and towns.

Viviana Mall opens second phase with renowned retail brands

Viviana Mall recently launched in Thane has announced the opening of the second phase of the mall. Developed by Sheth Developers & Realtors the mall is built on a 13- acre plot and spread over an area of one million sq.ft. The biggest development in this phase is the opening of the largest Bata store in the country which is spread across 20,000 sq ft. Moreover, brands including Menz Boulevards, Mahi, Mads Fashion, Digital Express, Ezone, VIP, Kapils, Nyassa, Hallmark, Blur, Flavours of China, Santinos, Indian Tadka, Mad About China, Maroosh and others, have now opened doors for consumers.

 Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ashwin Sheth, MD – Sheth Developers & Realtors said, “We have received a phenomenal response for the opening of our first phase and will continue to enrich the shopping experience for our consumers with our vibrant retail offerings.”

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Titan goes online with consumer products

A leading name in timepieces, jewellery and accessories, Titan Industries has moved with the stride to launch its online selling portal. The new online retail portal, www.titan.co.in, will be dedicated to the consumer brands including Tanishq, Titan Eye+, Fastrack and others, under its umbrella.

The site will be selling more than 6000 products, delivering to more than 5000 pincodes within 3-5 days of order placement.

The product selection has been made easy with filters including gender, style, strap and others.

Gitanjali Jewels a step away from 100 stores

One of India’s leading jewellery brands, Gitanjali, has opened its 99th franchised store in Bhuj of Gujarat. A step closer to a century, the new store takes the retailer’s presence across 75 cities in the country.

Gitanjali Group is a 52-year-old company having stores outside the country including USA.

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HyperCity and Crossword open stores at Viviana Mall

A subsidiary of Shoppers Stop, HyperCity has opened its store at Viviana Mall, Thane. This HyperCity’s 13th store.

Moreover, Shoppers Stop has added a Crossword Bookstore in its premises as well. This takes the count to 83 Crossword stores in India.

Viviana Mall has been recently launched in Thane boasting of more than 240 stores.

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CN brings Back To School range for Ben 10, Powerpuff Girls and others

With summer holidays ending soon, Cartoon Network announces an interesting launch of ‘Back to School’ merchandise for its popular franchises including Ben 10, Roll No. 21, Powerpuff Girls and M.A.D.

CN has expanded to ‘Back to school’ range which will include line of school stationery such as sippers, water bottles, lunch boxes, pencils, pens, pencil boxes priced from Rs 10 onwards, rainwear and apparel priced from Rs 240 onwards and also striking school bags priced from Rs 545 onwards.

GCL enters the sunsrise FMCG segment

GCL, a well known brand in tobacco, has now taken a step ahead to move into the ever expanding FMCG segment as it unveils potato chips under the brand ‘Tat-O’. The focus is on consumers who are looking for quality products.

Coming soon: Android Nation stores

India is seeing a strong levels of mobile penetration with a majority of these subscribers being Android lovers. Looking at this love for Android in phones starting from as low as Rs 5,000, Google now looks at capturing the Indian retail market with its brick n mortar stores, Android Nation.

 

Did You Know?

In 2007, the sales through food retailers proved the most lucrative distribution method for the Indian food retail industry, generating total revenues of $131.8billion – 65.8 per cent of the industry’s overall value.