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The writing on the mall
The organised retail business is poised for major growth. However, there are a number of problems that could temper the optimism More

The art of keeping value
Caution is the watchword at Swarovski which doesn't believe in swift expansion and takes its luxury image seriously. More

Shopping for experience
A KSA Technopak study shows how the way Indians shop has changed. More

STRATEGY


In the Budget's aftermath
Higher disposable incomes have made the marketer's job more difficult. There is constant pressure to keep up with consumers' appetite for more. More

Networking, not-working?
Networking for gain is unavoidable today, but such a task done with grace, caution and patience will find better acceptance. More

MANAGEMENT


Tipping the scales
Become aware of what it takes to tip the scales. That learning could positively impact organisational and personal growth. More

INTERVIEW


`Interactive media is staggeringly effective'
Interactive is no longer just the Internet; if you broaden the category and think about any twoway interaction with the consumer, you are not talking just about the Internet but also about mobile phones, gaming, ITV, kiosks and a whole swathe of inte ractive media." More

ADVERTISING


New-look companies
JWT: J. Walter Thompson, the most venerated of all the agencies operating in India, and the No.1 agency by lengths, has decided that in order to be more creative and meaningful it cannot be called J. Walter Thompson. The ... More

PROMOTIONS & OFFERS


Sporting plan
The Tata group is backing sports and personalities that match its global forays. More

BOOKS


Naming is no tame game
STEVE Rivkin and Fraser Sutherland tell us `the inside story of the brands we buy' in The Making of a Name, from Oxford University Press (www.oup.com) . "Each name belongs to a family," write the authors in ... More

CARTOON


Hardsell
"Freedom to choose! Buy a soap and fly to Bangkok or buy a toothpaste and fly to Bangkok!"

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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES


Dizzy Dior
CHRISTIAN DIOR has launched a new fragrance, Pure Poison, which is targeted at younger women. A 100 ml bottle of eau de toilette is priced at Rs 4,450, and a 50 ml bottle is priced at Rs 2,930. The fragrance is also available in the form ... More

Fun shoes
SIERRA INTERNATIONAL has launched Disney shoes for children aged up to 10 years. The collection consists of booties, sandals, slippers and sports shoes. All the shoes have Walt Disney characters embossed on them and are reportedly lightweight. ... More

Sing along
BLAUPUNKT has launched the Bremen MP 74 as part of its new high-end car audio systems. The other models in the high-end range are Los Angeles MP74 and the Seattle MP74. These car radios can reportedly play music recorded as per the MP3 standard. ... More

Pure for sure
HINDUSTAN LEVER has launched Pureit which reportedly gives water that is as safe as boiled water. It doesn't require electricity or continuous tap water supply, and the water is supposed to be rid of viruses, bacteria and parasites. It is priced ... More

Talk fest
NOKIA has launched Nokia 9300 Smartphone in India. It reportedly has superior voice functionality compared to those devices which combine PDA features and a mobile phone. It features a one-touch access to personal information and office ... More

Skin care
NOMARKS has launched Herbal Moisturising Soap and Herbal Oil Control Soap which claim to offer skincare solutions for both oily and dry skin types. Available at retail stores across the country, the soaps are priced at Rs 26 for a 75 gm pack. ... More

Colourful time
NINE WEST has launched a range of watches in a variety of colours enabling consumers to match them with their clothes. These watches have rectangular and square dials and come with steel and leather straps. They are priced between Rs 2,400 and Rs ... More

No sweat!
GODREJ CONSUMER PRODUCTS has launched Cinthol Deo Talc. It is available in two variants — cologne and luxury. The product is supposed to contain triclosan, which reportedly removes odour-causing bacteria. It is priced at Rs 70. ... More


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