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The Growth of Private Labels
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Written by Aswathi Muralidharan   
Tuesday, 01 September 2009 00:00

Private labels are slowly gaining prominence at big retail stores. DARE gives you an insight into how they work

They have almost all the elements of a big label—a brand name and exclusivity. Maybe they lack a few things, like a big advertising budget and a sporty price tag.

 
Kids' Furniture & furnishings
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Written by Shilpi Kumar   
Friday, 31 October 2008 14:22
With households forming 65% of the $7,922 million Indian furniture market, how are entrepreneurs leveraging the potential in this niche segment of business?

Gone are the days when kids’ rooms consisted only of teddy bears and hues of pink and blue. From cozy little baby cribs, playful beds and...

 
Business of Luxury Stores
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Written by Shilpi Kumar   
Tuesday, 30 September 2008 00:00
Around two million Indian households spend about $10,000 per year on luxury and premium products and service. Should you be in this space?

We live in strange, paradoxical times. On one hand there are talks of high interest rates and inflation afflicting the Indian economy. And on the other, we...

 
A tale of kathis and samose
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Written by Sreejiraj Eluvangal   
Sunday, 31 August 2008 00:00
Around 95% of the Indian fast-food industry is based on foreign food items, is there an opportunity in going Indian?

How many times have you held yourself back from going for a quick bite from the road-side stall? In today’s fast-paced world, for many, skipping meals is the rule rather than...

 
Juice bars chain: the coming of age
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Written by Binesh Kutty   
Sunday, 01 June 2008 00:00

It has happened with coffee, food, junk food, and such. Now, the time is ripe for the coming of fresh fruit juice bars

Imagine a bar that actually nourishes the customers’ health. The bar serves shots all right, just that it is in the form of vitamin and protein boosters.

 
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