To create a unique identity for the Magarpatta City mall, Pune - different from the 700-acre residential-cum-industrial settlement with the same name - it has been rechristened as 'Seasons'. "We have decided to name the mall as 'Seasons' and hope to create a totally different and individual identity for the mall. We wanted a name that would appeal to the ...

The second Britannia Nutrition Foundation (BNF) Symposium, held recently in Delhi, discussed ways to combat malnutrition by sharing success stories in other countries, understanding science and research into malnutrition and creating a platform for action in India. Britannia, a leading Indian food company, created BNF with the belief that every child has a right to growth and development which includes ...

Trygg Pharma AS has entered into an agreement with Epax Holding AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Austevoll Seafood ASA, to acquire a 100 percent stake in the company. Epax is the world's premier high concentrate omega-3 supplement manufacturer.Trygg Pharma AS has agreed to pay NOK (Norwegian krone) 561 million for the shares, and will, in addition, assume Epax's net ...

MegaMex Foods LLC, a joint venture between Hormel Foods Corporation and Herdez Del Fuerte, has recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Don Miguel Foods Corp from TSG4 LP, a private equity fund sponsored by TSG Consumer Partners LLC and private investors. The transaction is expected to close in October 2010."Growth through the ...

California Pizza Kitchen, home to the original BBQ chicken pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, has recently announced the opening of its first restaurant in India. The restaurants is located on the ground floor of Maker Maxity complex in the upscale Bandra Kurla Commercial (BKC) district of Mumbai.The is opened by the newly launched franchise partnership company called JSM GGC ...

Amigo Sports Pvt Ltd, one of the leaders in franchising sports and casual fashion brands, has in a short span of time attracted a wide range of products from across industries and attracted world-wide recognition by becoming the Indian licensee for FIFA official stores and FIFA merchandise. The FIFA official stores will open in more than 10 countries including India. ...

Real estate developer Ashiana Housing Ltd has recently announced the launch of Bharti Retail's Easyday store at Village Centre - a shopping centre developed by Ashiana - in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.The store, spread over an area of 4,800 sq.ft, is the first Easyday outlet in Bhiwadi. It promises to offer a wide assortment of quality products, including general merchandise, homeware, toys, ...

Greenpeace, a non-profit organisation recently released the Safe Food Guide version two that ranks 25 of the most popular food companies in India according to their policy on genetically-modified (GM) foods, which hold a major share of the market in India. Based on their responsibility towards Indian consumers on the GM food issue, the Guide categorises companies as green, yellow ...

Madura Garments, the lifestyle retail division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited, is set to open Esprit store at DLF Promenade in Delhi on September 7. Pushpa Bector, vice-president, DLF Promenade, confirms the development. The store, is spread with super area of 4,600 sq.ft. DLF Promenade, spead over 7,42,000 sq.ft, is 87 per occupied and is set to rev up its ...

Stanley Lifestyles, genuine leather upholstery brand, has announced its retail expansion plan with the launch of its 15,000-sq.ft boutique at Atria Mall, Mumbai. This is the second store of the brand in the city; the first one is present at Andheri. The company says Stanley's newage store is designed and presented in a way wherein clients can visualise and experience ...

Magneto, a 10.35 lakh sq.ft shopping centre in Raipur, has recently added Metro Shoes as its tenant. The shoe retailer has a revenue-sharing model with the mall.The Metro Shoes store at Magneto is spread over an area of 2,000 sq.ft and is the retailer's first store in Chhattisgarh. Metro Shoes has a network of exclusive showrooms at more than 72 ...

Cinemax, multiplex chain in India from the house of Kanakia Group, has recently launched 'Shiv-Cinemax' - a three-screen multiplex in Ahmedabad. The new multiplex is Cinemax's third in Ahmedabad and sixth in Gujarat. Devang Sampat, president, Cinemax India Ltd, said, "With the launch of Shiv-Cinemax, we aim to strengthen our presence in Gujarat. Shiv-Cinemax is a step towards the reinforcement ...

The Collective, a super-premium and luxury lifestyle brand from Madura Garments, is all set to open its first Delhi store. The 17,500 sq.ft store at the Ambience mall, Vasant Kunj, will be inaugurated on September 5.Stressing that retail is all about location, Ram Iyer, COO, The Collective, informs IndiaRetailing, "The first criterion is right catchment. Vasant Kunj is very promising, ...

Real estate developer Ashiana Housing Ltd has recently announced the launch of Bharti Retail's Easyday store at Village Centre - a shopping centre developed by Ashiana - in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.The store, spread over an area of 4,800 sq.ft, is the first Easyday outlet in Bhiwadi. It promises to offer a wide assortment of quality products, including general merchandise, homeware, toys, ...

Dabur India Limited (DIL) has posted a 20.6 percent jump in consolidated revenue - at `3,416.7 crore - for the full year ended March 31, 2010. The results were declared at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently.The company's net profit for the year was up 28.1 percent at `501 crore. "The steady growth has been enabled by sustained investments ...

Reed's Inc, the leading manufacturer of natural sodas, sold in over 10,500 natural food markets and supermarkets, has recently announced that it has begun producing swing-top bottled beverages from its bottling factory in Los Angeles, California. Reed's Inc is the only bottling plant in North America that is tooled to run swing-top bottled beverages.Chris Reed, founder, chairman and CEO of ...

Express Avenue mall, a venture of Express Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, has opened its door to shoppers. The total investment on the mall, spread over an area of 10 acres, is approximately Rs.750 crore. Located on Whites Road, in Central Business District of Chennai, the 'green' mall is Tamil Nadu's biggest. It offers products and services ranging from fashion and food ...

Orra, one of the finest diamond jewellery retail chains in the country, has launched its first flagship store in Delhi. The store at the posh South Extension Part-II market is spread over an area of 3,000 sq.ft and has three levels with dedicated space for diamond, platinum, gold and bridal jewellery. There is also a separate section for high-end purchases.While ...

Orient Ceramics and Industries Ltd (OCIL), one of the largest manufacturers of tiles for walls, floors and facades and pioneers in floor and wall solutions, has opened a 'Europa Boutique' store in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The 2,100-sq.ft franchise store, which will enable customers to touch, feel and experience the company's entire product range, is Orient Ceramics' first Europa Boutique in the ...

World's largest food company Nestle has recently announced that Richard Laube, executive vice-president in charge of Nestle Nutrition, has decided to leave the company with immediate effect. Nandu Nandkishore, Nestle Nutrition's global business head of infant nutrition, will take ad interim responsibility for Nestle Nutrition with effect from August 31, 2010, while the company's board will take a decision on ...

With the objective to optimise its coffee supply chain, Nestle, the world's largest food company, has launched the Nescafe Plan. The company has also announced its plan to invest CHF (Swiss franc) 500 million in coffee projects by 2020 - including CHF 350 million on the Nescafe Plan and CHF 150 million on Nespresso.Under the Nescafe Plan, Nestle will distribute ...

Entertainment retailer HMV is diversifying into fashionwear, with a range of clothing and accessories going on sale across its stores from September 1.HMV is partnering with a small number of select fashion brands that share its passion and affinity for music, including Boxfresh, Lee Jeans, FLY53 and Eastpak. HMV's Oxford Circus flagship store will additionally stock designs by Rocawear - ...

Retail and mall veteran Dheeraj Dogra, with over 23 years of experience in managing successful retail businesses and malls internationally, has recently joined Beyond Squarefeet Advisory Pvt Ltd as co-founder and director - mall mechanics.Before joining Beyond Squarefeet, Dogra was the chief marketing officer of Express Avenue Mall in Chennai. Susil Dungarwal, chief mall mechanic, Beyond Squarefeet, said, "Dheeraj comes ...

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd (PRIL) has posted a net profit of Rs.1,795.6 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2010. The net profit for FY 2009 stood at Rs.1,405.8 million. The company's total income for the year ended June 30, 2010 stood at Rs.60,190 million, as compared to the Rs.63,477.6 million reported a year ago.The Group has posted a ...

McDonald's Corporation recently named Steve Easterbrook, currently President and CEO of McDonald's United Kingdom and President of Europe's Northern Division, as McDonald's Executive Vice President and Global Chief Brand Officer. Global Chief Brand Officer is a newly-created position designed to encompass Marketing, Menu Innovation, Consumer Insights and other global brand assets at McDonald's. Easterbrook will also provide strategic leadership on ...