MyBangalore: So, the New Year brings some good news for the sporting fiends in the city. Bangalore now has a one-of-its kind Sports Gear destination with SPORTXS inaugurated by Irfan Pathan. Inaugurated by none other than the ace cricketer Irfan Pathan on January 9, SPORTXS, which is a part of XSIS... More

Rediff: Large retailers are trying to make their small food and grocery stores viable by trying out new ideas. While some like Reliance Retail are converting most of these stores into a deep-discount value format, RPG Group’s Spencer’s is looking at the franchising route. Anand Raghuraman,... More

Economic Times: Fastrack, a fashion accessories brand from Titan Industries Ltd is mulling to take the number of its exclusive stores to 50 across the country by April 2010, from 13 at present. According to Fastrack Vice President and Head Ronnie Talati, most of the outlets would be operated on franchisee... More

Press Trust of India: Kewal Kiran Clothing (KKCL), the manufacturer of ‘Killer’ jeans plans to expand retail network by adding 40-60 retail stores every year, a top company official said. At present, KKCL has 135 retail stores to showcase its brands such as Killer, Lawman, Easies and Integriti. “We... More

Fibre2fashion.com: Driving a revival in the country’s apparel business after a tough year is a slew of regional brands mushrooming in smaller cities and towns across the country that are now attracting the attention of private equity players. Brands such as Liverpool Retail India’s Barcelona,... More

Financial Mail: Fruit & Veg City is the latest retailer to partner with a fuel business to run a garage at its forecourt shops. The company has struck an alliance with US oil major Chevron, which was looking to exit the convenience retail business. “Chevron wanted to concentrate on fuel,”... More

Business Standard: Apparel and textile major Raymond today said it would open 300 franchisee-operated stores in Tier-IV and Tier-V towns in the next 18 months, to tap the retail opportunity in the country’s hinterland. The company is looking at towns with less than 500,000 population for the expansion. It... More

Franchise International: Attirance, a natural handmade bath and skin care cosmetic products manufacturer and retailer, started franchising in 2005 and has since established outlets worldwide. Attirance stores can currently be found across Latvia, Estonia, Romania, Germany, France, Russia, Belarus, China,... More

Bicycle Retailer: Freshbikes Franchising, LLC, a new company formed by two Conte’s Bicycle and Fitness franchise owners, will take over the entire Conte’s franchise system, the company announced on Monday. Freshbikes Franchising, LLC has acquired all the assets of P&K Ventures, the previous... More

Business Times: BONIA Corp Bhd, a local fashion brand with global reach, is hopeful its performance will improve this financial year as it introduces a more affordable selection to attract shoppers amid the challenging economic climate. The 35-year-old retailer expects the improving economy and increase... More

Wall Street Journal: Who: Darin Kraetsch and Brian Curin What: Flip Flop Shops, a national retail chain selling flip flops and sandals Where: Atlanta Year founded: 2004 Employees: 50 Annual Revenue: More than $4 million In January 2008, Darin Kraetsch and Brian Curin decided to start franchising... More

Yorkshire Evening Post: Retail chain Cash Generator celebrated the opening of a new Leeds store with a grand prize giveaway. A string of customers went home with unexpected treats after popping into the outlet on the Station Road side of Crossgates Shopping Centre. Winners included Danny Greenwood,... More