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Aditya Birla Group has big investment plans for Karnataka as the company plans to expand its retail chain in the […]

Investment advisory and financial planning firm, Bajaj Capital recently announces its venture into organised coffee retail chain business with the launch of its first ‘Wealth Cafe’ outlet in Noida. The company also aims to open 25 outlets of the chain across the country within next two years as it plans to tap high net worth investors, who frequent shopping malls and lifestyle joints. The mall culture in India has picked up in last couple of years and establishing Wealth Cafes in such places could be able to reach out to a large number of people with high disposable income. In addition, the new cafes are cosy dens where in-store signage companies could harvest a new business.

The cinema giant has already set up 65 screens at Haridwar, Rohtak, Mysore, Greater Noida, Ludhiana, Gurgaon and Jalandhar. But

Shopping has become a ‘360-degree’ experience in Delhi, with many stores now offering eating options where one can grab a quick bite or soak in a fine dining experience when not shopping. Home décor boutique Zaza added a bistro, Zaffiro to its kitty and its store at Zamroodpur also boasts of a rooftop art gallery and a party zone.The trend of 360-degree stores took off with the arrival of book cafes in the capital. Retail chains like Gitanjali Lifestyle and Future Group are also dabbling in destination shopping which draws mainly from the Epicurean credo of ‘shop, eat and celebrate’. Now, it is turn for the in-store signage companies to enjoy 360-degree opportunity to mint a new business.

R K Damani-promoted retail chain, D Mart is planning to go national in the next couple of months, by opening

Coimbatore-based Rs 3,200-crore Suguna Group has decided to consolidate its existing businesses and concentrate on retail sales. The firm is

Mother Dairy, one of the largest milk processors in India, would soon join the league of retail giants as it plans to roll out its exclusive retail outlets ‘Gaurav Stores’ to market the entire range of Mother Dairy products across India. The dairy company plans to launch 350 exclusive stores in New Delhi and 200 retail outlets in Mumbai in the first phase and this would be further expanded to all major cities. The company has a network of Mother Dairy booths in Delhi to market the dairy products. Now, time has come for the signage companies like in-store media majors, PSPs, sign makers to milk new business in the upcoming Mother Dairy stores.

As footwear retailers from across the globe, sees greater possibilities of selling more shoes in a budding market like India,

Bangalore-based Rajesh Exports Ltd (REL), one of the world’s largest gold jewellery makers, plans to invest huge in the next 12-18 months to expand its retail business across India. The company would increase the number of retail outlets to 350 from 26 at present to have a pan India presence. The funding for the expansion would be through multiple options. It also plans to raise about Rs 4,500 crore through credit from the gold suppliers in the second phase. REL is importing gold for its jewellery making facility from Australia and South Africa. The expansion of the jwellery leader’s retail presence is a good signal to the signage players, such as min-store media companies, PSPs, etc for new business.

Reliance Wellness is the format of store that will add value to people’s lives, by providing products and services that

Bharti Retail, owners of Easy Day stores, is on an expansion spree after mostly restricting its presence to Punjab for almost three years. Amid reports that the country may finally allow foreign investment in multi-brand retail, the retail arm of Bharti Enterprises, which has a joint venture with world’s largest retailer Wal-Mart in the cash-and-carry wholesale segment, plans to more than double its number of stores this year. It plans to have 125 Easy Day supermarkets and 13 Easy Day Market hypermarts. No time to think over it for the signage sector, in-store signage companies, PSPs, fabricators, can get set to embark upon the new Easy Day zone.

In a cool style, Zara unveils its first fashion outlet in New Delhi. The company is a flagship fashion brand

After consolidating its presence in the retail business, Aditya Birla Group is planning to launch its own private labels in the electronics and consumer goods space in the next two to three years. The company at present has its private labels in selected consumer goods, apparel and fruit and beverages. The company started its retail venture in 2007 with the acquisition of Trinethra Super Retail with more than 170 stores across four south Indian states. In the store expansion front, after Delhi, the company will open a hypermarket in Hyderabad soon and then seven more hypermarkets will follow this year. The company’s new goods’ labels and store expansion plan would definitely accelerate the business of signage players, particularly in-store sign makers, print providers, etc.

Footwear manufacturer and retailer Bata India is planning to spend Rs.150-200 crore in the next three years to open new

Women’s innerwear brand Triumph International announces that the company is eyeing over Rs 450 crore revenue from the Indian market in the next five years. The company, which has a presence in 120 countries, plans to invest nearly seven per cent of its global turnover in India for further expansion. The company at present has 7-9 flagship stores in India, especially in the metros and 20 partner stores, besides presence in 120 department stores. Now, it is certained that the cosy Triumph stores will deliver a new business to in-store media companies, sign suppliers/makers, print providers, etc.

Delhi-based apparel retailer Cantabil Retail India Ltd announces that Tier-I and II cities are under-served in terms of brand offerings

Orra, one of India’s leading diamond jewellery retail chains, recently started selling gold jewellery and plans to open huge anchor stores in metros to expand the company’s presence in the diamond and jewellery sector. This Rosyblue Group company is the only jeweller in India to have tied up with De Beers, Platinum Guild India & World Gold Council. In the company’s expansion plans and brand-building move, signage players like min-store media companies, print providers, sign suppliers/makers will get a golden opportunity to grab new business.

As the long innings of the world economic showdown recovers and spending of consumer improves, big retail chains like Aditya

American clothing giant GAP may revive plans to enter the Indian market. GAP’s team has sounded out prominent Indian apparel makers, including Reliance Brands, Aditya Birla Nuvo-owned Madura Garments and the Future Group. The company seems serious about entering India as its sourcing team spent a few days with a few leading Indian apparel firms. GAP has around 3,100 stores across the globe. Of course, foray of such global clothing heavyweight into India will multiply the potential of business opportunity for in-store signage media across the country.

Arvind Ltd, a vertically integrated textile operator with interests ranging right across from cotton farming to clothing retail, is now