Reliance Retail to bring Hamleys magic to India UK-based toy retailer Hamleys has inked an exclusive franchise agreement with Reliance Retail of India to set up a nationwide chain of retail stores. 17 Aug 2008
Best Buy becomes first independent iPhone retailer Best Buy Co. will start selling the iPhone on Sept. 7, becoming first U.S. chain to do so outside of Apple Inc.'s and AT&T Inc.'s own stores. 13 Aug 2008
Woolworths forays into India, courtesy Spencer's Retail Kolkata-based RPG Group's retail arm, Spencer's Retail has announced a tie-up with British retailer Woolworths Plc for exclusively selling its famous toy brand Chad Valley through its outlets. 08 Jun 2008
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Aditya Birla Group to pump Rs.75,000-80,000 crore in Orissa projects The Aditya Birla Group, one of India's largest business houses with diverse interests, is set to invest Rs.75,000-80,000 crore in sectors like aluminium,cement, telecom, BPO and retail in Orissa over the next few years. 23 May 2008
Spencer's Retail plans Rs.1500 crore business expansion, eyes 250 new stores and int'l retail tie-ups RPG Group company Spencer's Retail has laid out an ambitious expansion plan, seeking to invest Rs.1500 crore ($375 million) in rolling out 250 retail stores during the current fiscal year and entering business tie-ups with international firms in various product categories in the next six months. 10 May 2008
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Aditya Birla Group's retail arm seeks to expand 'More' The retail arm of Aditya Birla Group, Aditya Birla Retail Ltd (ABRL) has announced plans of investing Rs.250-300 crore to expand its retail business and set up at least a dozen hypermarts across the country under the brand name More Megastore in the coming financial year. 18 Mar 2008
