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Prolonged discounts by retailers backfire

While footfalls have fallen after the long period of discounts, retail chains are being forced to continue selling discounted merchandise, as new stock is yet to arrive

Online retail to touch Rs 50,000 cr, says Crisil

In the US, biggest market for online retail, and the UK, share of online retail is around 9-10%

Interest charges swallow Future Retail's profit

Analysts disappointed, believe debt load will rise; however, company insiders disagree, cite reasons

Tata Housing offers homes at launch prices

Buyers will be allocated homes under random allocation of homes done by global consulting and audit firm KPMG

Pantaloons makes quiet alterations

A greater ratio of private labels, monthly refreshes and a keen focus on margins to lift fortunes of the department chain

DLF sales up, other realtors show a drop

DLF had sales booking of Rs 3,760 crore for the first nine months of FY13-14

Over two dozen failed malls up for sale in metro cities

Navi Mumbai has the highest number of malls up for sale

Why fashion brands are heading for splitsville

The recent snapping of ties between Bombay Rayon and Bestseller, owner of Vero Moda, Jack & Jones & Only, is a case of one too many

Future sees marginal sales growth

Mumbai, Pune home prices jump 50% in past five years

Mumbai prices had more than doubled between 2004-08, a period before the global financial crisis

Prelaunches back in Mumbai's dull realty market

Pre-launch is seen as a popular way to raise funds even before construction begins

Mega business district for Mumbai, courtesy MIAL

GVK Skycity's 20-million sq ft commercial space will be bigger than that in BKC; bids invited for first phase

Tata's Star Bazaar to halve store size

To focus on Karnataka, Maharashtra where Tesco-Trent JV will open stores

Listed retailers did largely better

Maintained or improved margins in festive season, despite sluggish demand

DLF Brands signs on new names to hone focus

Trailing other multi-brand licensees, the company is entering the beauty segment, even as it opens only single-brand stores to reflect a distinct positioning

Bestseller arm applies for FDI in Jack & Jones brand

Jack & Jones runs about 100 shop-in-shops and 50 exclusive brand outlets in India

Right-sized funds will always do well in slow markets: Khushru Jijina

Interview with MD, Indiareit

India Infoline raises Rs 750-cr realty fund

IIFL Wealth Management also has an option to co-invest Rs 500 crore more under the fund

Half of apparel consumers buy online, says study

Bollywood continues to be fashion standard with 40% consumers looking to famous celebrities for purchase decisions