The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, October 18, 2003

Festive fervour
The festive season has gotten off to a good start, what with manufacturers and dealers pulling out all the stops to garner a greater share of the consumer's wallet. More

Hey big spender!
Air-conditioning, convenient racks for display, articulate bi-lingual sales staff, better service and a glamour tag attached to shopping, have ensured that women are no longer the butt of male jokes when it comes to being extravagant spenders. More

Gold and diamonds galore
Light and easy, yet tasteful and fashionable. That seems to be the buzzword in the jewellery business, today. And what better time than the festive season to catch up on this trend? More

Win, win, all the way!
Freebies, price offs and expensive bumper prizes — this festive season looks promising for customers of the consumer durables segment, and manufacturers are vying for their share of the pie. More

Silken and seductive
Youthful, trendy and minimalistic — that's the famed pure silk saree for you, this season. The designs couldn't get more hip with cool checks, fine stripes, zardosi and kundan work to boot. More

Silver moments
Add a touch of silver to your festivities this season, with the glittering range of silverware that stores have on offer. More

A time for gifts
The concept of corporate gifting during the festive season has never had it so good. For, post economic downturn, corporates are now loosening purse strings, and generously at that. More

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