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British multinationl Diageo to tap emerging global...

Oct 29, 2015 | 05 : 53 PM

Global drinks makers like Diageo are harnessing emerging markets to offset sluggish growth in the developed world. India is presently Diageo's second-largest market by sales. India's United Spirits Ltd will scale back its roster of more than 150 brands and focus on the faster-growing top end, hoping to bolster it...

Dwyer Group reacquired master franchise license fo...

Oct 29, 2015 | 05 : 41 PM

Dwyer Group Inc, one of the world's largest franchising companies of trade service brands, has reacquired the master franchise license for Drain Doctor in the UK. It is the latest in a series of purchases by Dwyer Group, emphasising the company's growing interest in direct franchising on an international level. &nb...

Hamleys widens its base in India

Oct 27, 2015 | 05 : 16 PM

Hamleys, a toy shop established in London boasting of a heritage of 225 years, makes a move across Asian borders to strengthen its presence in India. Reliance Lifestyle Holdings Ltd (RLHL) opened the first Hamleys store in Indian in 2010 at Phoenix mall, Mumbai. Since then the company has opened 14 stores spread across eigh...

Debenhams to enter Australian market

Oct 26, 2015 | 05 : 59 PM

UK department store, Debenhams is looking forward to make foray in Australia in 2016. It has struck partnership with international apparel and home-ware retailer, Pepkor, which is the owner of Australian department store, Harris Scarfe to become a franchise partner. It is set to enter the market with a phased entry appro...

University of Oxford Stationery seeks internationa...

Oct 24, 2015 | 12 : 58 PM

Vasa International, the official lincensee of Oxford in India is inviting franchisees for opening stationery stores of the University of Oxford. It is looking forward to opening 100 stores in a time span of two years. It is also seeking distributors pan-India. Oxford Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of...

Sainsbury opens new format trial stores across UK

Oct 24, 2015 | 12 : 53 PM

British grocer, Sainsbury's is trialing radically different supermarket layouts and an increased range of checkout options as it seeks to respond to changing shopping trends. Sainsbury's has a thriving and fast-growing estate of 741 convenience stores. It aspires to make its 599 core supermarket stores more eff...

H&B invites growth opportunities for Indian market

Oct 23, 2015 | 05 : 55 PM

Heel & Buckle (H&B), a footwear brand launched as a studio in London in 2011 is looking forward to growing its base in India. It has plans to open 10 exclusive stores and 120 shop-in-shops in the next three years, targeting the entire NCR region, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Kolkata among others. ...

Hamleys to be acquired by Chinese footwear retaile...

Oct 23, 2015 | 05 : 22 PM

Hong Kong-listed footwear retailer, C.banner International Holdings said in a statement that it was in advanced talks to acquire Hamleys, the 255 year old British toy retailer. A source told that a 100 million pound deal was due to be announced shortly. The Chinese interest in Hamleys has come to light during President Xi J...

Burger King to roll out breakfast menu across UK

Oct 21, 2015 | 05 : 59 PM

Burger King, one of the largest fast food hamburger chains of the world, has come up with another offering to increase its footfall. It has announced that it is rolling out its new breakfast menu nationwide. This new menu features a range of breakfast options including Croissan’wiches and English Muffins; with plenty ...

Tesco to sell its development sites

Oct 15, 2015 | 05 : 04 PM

Tesco, a British retailer has agreed to sell 14 development sites to a fund and clients, advised by the real estate investment manager, Meyer Bergman for 250 million pounds as part of its property retrenchment. Tesco, which reported one of the biggest corporate losses in history in April, said the deal was a part of its ...