New Delhi: Red Mango, the US#1 frozen yogurt and smoothie brand brings in 100% natural, non-fat & low fat, kosher and gluten-free frozen yogurts fortified with pro-biotic to the palates of India by opening its flagship outlet at the Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

In a gala event at the flagship outlet launch, the #1 Rated Frozen Smoothie/ Frozen Yogurt Brand by Zagat which boasts of a global footprint in 19 countries with over 235 stores announced its entry into the growing health conscious Indian market in the presence of its Global CEO, Dr. Jay Ou. On a global expansion plan, Red Mango enters into the Indian market after its immensely successfully foray in the United States which has resulted in a concentration of over 170 stores spread across the country making it the #1 preferred brand of all healthy frozen yogurt and smoothie brand in America.

Rahul Kumar, CE0 and Principal Owner, Red Mango India who holds the rights of franchise of Red Mango as a division of Maez One Retail & Food Pvt Ltd. says, “We wish to bring to India a healthy eating option and with Red Mango’s pro-biotic Froyo we seek to introduce to the health conscious consumer of the country the brilliant taste of froyos and smoothies in their preferred flavours. At Red Mango consumers have the choice of buying as much or as little as they want along with an option of choosing from as many as 30 toppings in a mix-n-match of 6 flavours without worrying about burning a hole in their pockets or adding calories to their diet”. “Embracing health along with a healthy product, our stores reflects & represent a chic & contemporary lifestyle wherein after the new Delhi launch, we plan to open an array of similar outlets in cities like Mumbai, Bangalore and Chandigarh in the near future with a target of opening 12 to 15 outlets by 2012 and a 100 in the next 5 years across the country”, he added.

The first frozen yogurt brand to be certified by the National Yogurt Association with the Live & Active Cultures seal, Red Mango is now looking to establish its presence in the Indian subcontinent with its offerings of frozen yogurts using the world’s best & natural probiotic ‘Ganeden BC30’ from the US. Red Mango yogurts available at 89 paisa/gm are made of premium flavours such as Madagascar Vanilla, where the ingredients are imported from Madagascar, the finest producer of vanilla in the world; along with Strawberries imported from Sonoma in California, Blueberries from Europe along with most premium chocolate servings using Ghirardelli. Bringing to India yogurts in delicious flavours like ‘Original’, Cinnamon’, ‘Madagascar Vanilla’, ‘Blueberry’, ‘Sonoma Strawberry’ and ‘Ghirardelli Chocolate’, Red Mango also offers other healthy options like ‘Power Smoothies’, ‘Probiotic Parfaits’, ‘Gourmet Waffle’ and more.

The dazzling evening dedicated to healthy eating brought in glitterati and personalities from the city’s social circuit which also saw attendance by luminaries like entrepreneur Robert Vadra; Timmy Sarna, MD, DLF Brands; Socialites like Rachna Kohli Sandhu who themselves are major fans of the healthy frozen yogurts and smoothie brand.

New Delhi:UK’s favorite retailer of cosmetics and toiletries “The Body Shop” has opened its 5 new stores in the month of January  to make its world class products assessable to the customers  across India . The Body Shop proudly opens in 1st store in Udaipur, North east region, also more stores in Mumbai, Chennai, and Lucknow.
 
The brands store count reaches 80 with the new store launch in different cities across India and again reiterates the importance of redefining retail experience by the brand. The Body Shop India has always believed in international standards of retailing its products to its customers, and facilitates a world class brand experience at all its stores Pan India.
 
The New stores will exceptionally provide the essence of the Brand at its best to all its customers. Look out for exciting offers on all range of The Body Shop products, and free Skin care consultation by internationally trained experts in the first month of its launch. There also will be adequate provision for demo of the product and its various applications for all our valued customers.
 
The Body Shop products are all naturally inspired and ethically produced beauty and cosmetics products, which are not tested on animals. All The Body Shop products are 100% vegetarian and with 75% containing fairly traded natural ingredients or accessories from our Community Fair Trade suppliers.  The Body Shop stores in India have a wide range of products across Skin Care, Bath & Body, Make Up, Hair, Fragrance, Means, Gifts, Accessories and many more. The Body Shop store also provide several specialist services like free make-up tips and make-up application from internationally trained make-up artist. Customers can also seek a quick skin care consultation by filling up a questionnaire to find out their skin type, and receive a recommendation on the treatment range best suited for their skin’s needs.
 
With the launch of these stores The Body Shop aims to expand its customer base in Delhi NCR and offer world class Customer Loyalty program “Love Your Body”. Customers can now sign up for The Body Shop Loyalty Card at a nominal fee to enjoy fantastic member benefits, year round discounts, member’s special offers and many other privileges all through the year.

The new store offers Fabulous promotions, Free Make up application, skincare and make up consultation and many exciting offers and services at the store.
 

Mumbai: @home, the Mega home store by Nilkamal Ltd. announced the launch of its third store, in Bangalore at Rajajinagar today. Following the success of their other two stores in Bangalore. The new store offers a range of quality products, home décor ideas, easy finance options, warranty and after sales service. Present on the occasion were Mr. Manish Parekh, Executive Director, Nilkamal Ltd.

Bangalore has seen a growing demand for luxury homes. This demand is primarily driven by Bangalore's comparatively low-priced high-segment housing projects than those compared to any other metros. Consumers aspire for villas and apartments with world-class interior patterns and styles that reflect the latest trends in the international home décor' segment. A recent report rated Bangalore as the best Indian city to live, be it in terms of quality of living and the personal safety standards.

@home Store at Rajajinagar, Bangalore is spread across 18,000 square feet area. The new store will offer a one-stop solution to all the home décor needs of every Bangalorean who aspires for the ultimate hi-end luxury home. There has been a rapid increase in demand in the residential market, primarily due to the upsurge in the demand for space from global IT/ITeS occupiers. Currently, there are 20 @home stores across the country, spread across 13 cities, covering a total retail space of 3.5 lakh sq ft carpet area.

At the launch, Manish Parekh, Executive Director, Nilkamal Ltd. said, "We launch our 3rd store in Bangalore in the northern part of the city since we have stores in the East and South Bangalore already. Bangalore has far more growth potential as compared to any other Indian metro. With the 3rd store, we aspire to reach out to our customer in a better way. @home has always followed a strategy of having multiple stores across in a city. In line with this strategy, we launched our 3rd store in Pune too a couple of months back. This cluster strategy helps us in many ways to optimize the operational costs, logistic cost the marketing cost. In addition, it also reduces the gestation period for the brand & store to establish in the market; as the brand and its acceptance remains strong in the market."

Further adding on Manish Parekh said, "We have always received an excellent response from the two stores at Bangalore and observing the increased demand for luxury homes, we planned to reach across all pockets in the city of Bangalore. We are planning to launch few more stores across the southern region in the next few months. "

At @home, consumers can avail upto-24 months interest-free Easy Monthly Installment (EMI). Free Interior planning service can be availed through @home's 3D Imaging Software wherein one can see how the furniture will look in the given home dimensions. Customers can also seek a free consultation with their in-house interior designing & style experts. @home has laid heavy emphasis on visual merchandising since it forms a critical element of retailing. Every @home store has products interestingly placed in coordinated Room settings giving customer's comfort and convenience offering customers a superior shopping experience.

Visitors can find a wide variety of contemporary and traditional range of products. @home furniture range includes living room, bed-room & dining room & wide range of knick-knack utility furniture. The accessories range includes candles, clocks, paintings, picture frames, ornamental flowers, pots & vases, cutlery & wine glasses, kitchen ware, lamps, pillows, upholstery, curtains and all that conceivable for adding style and sophistication simultaneously.

@home has 20 Stores across India at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Thane & Vadodara.

Product Price range: Sofa sets: Rs.19,900/- onwards , Dining sets: Rs.7,500/- onwards ,Bedroom sets: Rs.45,900/- onwards , Home accessories: Rs.30/- onwards.

Mumbai:  The designer famous for his immaculate tailoring presented his flagship store in Khar, right next to the queen of the suburbs Bandra.The store will act as an added attraction to the Bandra clientele which is known for its penchant for being uber stylish and conscious about their looks.

Host, Troy Costa , welcomed guests Tanisha Mukherjee, Leander Paes, Jacky Bhagnani, Babul Supriyo, Akashdeep Saigal, Marc & Waluscha Robinson, Nachiket Barve ,Ash Chandler , Rupali Suri (Model)  , Payal Kothari (Shoe designer), Radhika Mukherjee (Shaan's wife), Umesh Jivnani (Fashion consultant), Junelia Aguiar, Kavita Sachdev, Neha Gundecha (Owner of Sea Princess & Trilogy), Anup Gandhi (Owner Of Bonobo), Urvee Adhikari (Adhikari Brothers Family), Vikram Raizada, Gayatri Ganjawalla (Kunal Ganjawalla's Wife), Larra Shah (Celebrity Tarot Reader) to name a few who came celebrate the occasion and were seen enjoying hors d' oeuvrs and wine provided by the Wine Partner for the evening Turning Point.

When the fabric fuses with the cut and ignites a passion in your walk, you distinctly know that you are embracing a ‘Troy Costa’ creation. The designer famous for his immaculate tailoring presented his flagship store in Khar, right next to the queen of the suburbs Bandra.The store will act as an added attraction to the Bandra clientele which is known for its penchant for being uber stylish and conscious about their looks.

Troy Costa says “Bandra is the the hub of most creative energies including fashion & bollywood and was the only choice of area for the store. The Troy Costa store houses a retail area, made to measure studio and an outdoor café.”
 
With a high end fashionable atmosphere, The Troy Costa Store located in a quaint villa with high ceilings promises to catch the fancy of fashion connoisseurs with its international look and feel.

Troy has creatively conceptualized the villa which has a pathway leading you to the store a modern feel with a burst of colours like white with dull gold, purple, black and chrome with back painted glasses complimenting the entire look, giving the entire store an iconic appeal just like his designs.

The store launched with his new collection ‘Being in Black’ which is inspired by the Great Depression of 1929. Troy who was inspired by the concepts left in the dark for too long designed his Tuxedos representing the ultimate crescendo in men’s luxury wear and the Jackets, which once again reinstates it as the undisputed protagonist of the male wardrobe. Fabrics are often quilted, lacquered & heat sealed, not leaving aside any embellishment & decoration to concentrate on shape & cleanliness of cut & line… which is the signature of every Troy Costa design.
 
The Troy Costa store is where the basic is transformed into brilliance….
 

New Delhi : HCL Infosystems Ltd today launched their first flagship store in Nehru Place in the heart of Delhi. This store would showcase the entire range of HCL’s products – HCL Desktops, ME Laptops, ME Gaming Consoles, All-in-Ones and other IT accessories & peripherals. With this launch the exclusive HCL store number would elevate to 32 across India including 8 stores in Delhi NCR.

The flagship store is spread over a vast area of 1000 square feet and would also include new products like the X1 Tablet and special edition Ra.One laptops. The one of a kind HCL store would give the customers a complete touch and feel shopping experience on the entire range of HCL products. More so in this festive season when customers would be on the lookout for a new and exclusive shopping experience.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Harsh Chitale, CEO, HCL Infosystems said, “We are very pleased to announce the launch of our first ever flagship store. India as a consumer market will increasingly demand better retail formats. And it will be our constant endeavor to create more such customer experiences and touch points in the future. Also I would like to wish all our customers a very happy festive season!”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Princy Bhatnagar, Vice President, Head-Consumer Computing, HCL Infosystems, “We are extremely happy to launch the HCL Flagship Store and HCL Xclusive store in the Delhi NCR. With over three decades of understanding of the Indian consumers’ mindset and requirements, we have come up with these large format stores which will enhance the digital life experience of our consumers. HCL has always been committed to provide consumers the best in class technology experience. I am confident that with the addition of these stores, housing all our products under one roof, we will create an engaging experience for our customers this festive season.”

Along with the Flagship store today the company also inaugurated an HCL Exclusive Store at Vikas Marg, New Delhi. This is an all exclusive store which would be spread over an area of 350 square feet. It will also offer a wide range of HCL products and other IT accessories and peripherals. This store would give consumers in the Vikas Marg area an easy excess to celebrate their Diwali with their favourite HCL product.

The stores will also have the current special offers and new products launched by HCL Infosystems. Ra.One, the movie has recently collaborated with HCL Infosystems to bring unmatched cinematic experience this festive season. Within this association an Exclusive Ra.One high definition laptop series has been introduced which will be customized with a Ra.One skin. The Laptops will offer a unique HD experience for a great cinematic experience. This exclusive range includes HCL ME ICON 1034, XITE 2025 & XITE 2035. As a part of the HCL Ra.One offer the customer will get Free additional 2 years “Return to bench” warranty along with McAfee antivirus software & license for 3 years.

The newly launched HCL Me X1 Tablet will also be displayed in the new launches. The X1 is competitively priced at Rs. 10,490 and also enables an exclusive access to the ME App store which has over 10000 applications capturing the latest and the best android apps in the world for the X1 users. Powered by the Android OS 2.3, the light and portable ME Tablet is packed with special local applications, enabling a converged solution for mobile computing and entertainment needs with 34+ ready to use applications.

Mumbai: Mochi celebrates the opening of its first store at Gr. Floor, SCF-132, Phase 7. Targeted at a fashionable crowd and young professionals, the product range at Mochi will feature style, quality and the latest international trends.

"Mohali is one of the latest hubs of fashion conscious youth and Mochi can cater to them with its trendy product range as it introduces an average of 100 new styles every week across the country," said Farah Bhanji, Executive Director, Mochi. "Consumers today are seeking the latest and best, while at the same time looking for exclusive options that match the latest fashion trends. Mochi now gives them the opportunity to shop for all their fashion needs under one roof. Since opening our first store in 2000, we are delighted to see Mochi's increasing popularity among consumers"

Sajjad Virani, Sales Manager led the ribbon cutting ceremony at 11.30 a.m. at Gr. Floor, SCF-132, Phase 7. The new Mochi store will stock more than 8000 pairs of ladies' and men's shoes. To celebrate the opening, Mochi today announced 20% discount on all in-house brands and 10% discount on other brands at the new store this Friday and Saturday, October 7th & 8th respectively.

As in all Mochi stores, the product range at SCF-132, Phase 7 is customized to fit local tastes and fashion trends. Men's shoes available in brands like J Fontini, Florsheim, Reebok, etc are priced between Rs.1490- Rs4990 while Haute Diva representing the ladies' footwear range is retailed between Rs. 490-Rs.4990.

Mumbai: Metro Shoes celebrated the opening of its 1st store in Sangli and 4th store in Kolkata on 29th sep,2011. Targeted at the entire family, the product range at Metro Shoes will feature style, quality and the latest international trends that appeal to all age groups. This is in synch with the robust expansion plan Metro Shoes, the largest fashion footwear retailer in the country, has laid out for the current year.

"Customers today are looking for exclusive options that match the latest fashion trends with best quality and best price. Metro Shoes now gives them an opportunity to shop for all their needs under one roof", quoted Rafique Malik, Managing Director, Metro Shoes

The newly inaugurated stores stock more than 10,000 pairs of ladies', men's and kid's shoes and more than 7,000 pairs of ladies', men's and kid's shoes. To celebrate the opening, the stores announced a 20% discount on all in-house brands and 10% discount on international brands like Florsheim, Lee Cooper, Red Tape, Bulchee, Fila, Franco Leone & Ganuchi on Friday and Saturday (30th Sept and 1st Oct, 2011).

The first Metro Shoes store opened in Colaba, Mumbai in 1947. Today Metro Shoes is the largest fashion footwear retailer in India, with a countrywide network of more 176 prime locations across India, offering a mix of Indian and international designs. Metro Shoes has clocked in a turnover of Rs. 411 crore for 2010 – 11.

The store addresses are as follows :

Sangli : Metro Shoes Ltd., G 8, Pranam Arcade, Ram Mandir Corner, Sangli Miraj Road, Sangli 416416 Tel 2624950

Kolkata : Metro Shoes Ltd. Gr. Floor, Shop No. 10, Mani Square, Maniktal Main Road, Kolkata 700054 Tel 40675041

Mumbai: Mochi has opened its first store at Sadar Patel Marg, Civil Line in Allahabad. Targeted at a fashionable crowd and young professionals, the product range at Mochi will feature style, quality and the latest international trends.

"Allahabad is one of the latest hubs of fashion conscious youth and Mochi can cater to them with its trendy product range as it introduces an average of 100 new styles every week across the country," said Farah Bhanji, Executive Director, Mochi. "Consumers today are seeking the latest and best, while at the same time looking for exclusive options that match the latest fashion trends. Mochi now gives them the opportunity to shop for all their fashion needs under one roof. Since opening our first store in 2000, we are delighted to see Mochi's increasing popularity among consumers."

Jairaj Kapoor,Regional Manager Mochi, led the ribbon cutting ceremony at 11.30 a.m. at 11/25A, Sardar Patel Marg, Civil Line. The new Mochi store will stock more than 8000 pairs of ladies' and men's shoes. To celebrate the opening, Mochi today announced 20% discount on all in-house brands and 10% discount on other brands at the new store this Friday and Saturday, September 30th & October 1st respectively.

As in all Mochi stores, the product range at Sardar Patel Marg is customized to fit local tastes and fashion trends. Men's shoes available in brands like J Fontini, Florsheim, Reebok, etc are priced between Rs.1490- Rs4990 while Haute Diva representing the ladies' footwear range is retailed between Rs. 490-Rs.4990.

Mumbai : The Gitanjali Group today launched JewelSouk, a multi-brand, multi-category lifestyle store chain that brings together all major jewellery brands under one roof, marking a new landmark in the development of the modern, organised segment of the Indian retail jewellery trade, which is today estimated to have a turnover of Rs 5,00,000 crore, of which nearly 60 percent is from the burgeoning domestic market.
 
The first of this new category of stores was inaugurated at the International Terminal of the CSIA, Mumbai by Bollywood star, Sonakshi Sinha.
 
Jewelsouk will serve as a platform for leading fine jewellery, fashion jewellery and watches brands to come together under one roof and offer a wide variety to the consumer. The emphasis in the new format will be on offering consumers easy access to a wide range of national and international brands in a unique ambience that aims to make shopping more pleasurable and more convenient. 
 
This new format is being introduced at the International Terminal of the Mumbai airport and will subsequently be extended to other lifestyle and luxury department stores that are emerging in the metros and Tier II cities. This will include premier shopping destinations such as Walmart, Centrals, Spencers, Star Bazaar, Kapsons and leading stand alone departmental stores.
 
Elaborating on the concept, Mehul Choksi, CMD, Gitanjali Group, says, “The Indian consumer is demanding a shopping experience that offers both the variety of choice and the high levels of quality that she enjoys in other leading international cities. JewelSouk aims to satisfy that need and boost the modern retail segment of the trade. It will offer exquisite jewellery and a few other branded lifestyle accessories to satisfy every type of taste.”
 
Rahul Vira, CEO – Gili & Head – Retail, Gitanjali Lifestyle, says, “The JewelSouk store at the airport is the perfect place where international travellers can pick up jewellery as a gift or memento. The luxurious ambience enables them to look at the choices offered by the different brands and choose at leisure.”
 
 
Airport Store: Exciting Opportunity for International Passengers
 
The new JewelSouk store at the international terminal of the CSIA is a large format store spanning 7,000 sq ft. which will offer international passengers an excellent opportunity to choose gifts from an array of well known jewellery brands.
 
Shekhar Wadke, Business Head- JewelSouk adds, “We are planning to open about 50 such outlets this year both as mega shop-in-shops within lifestyle department stores as well as standalone stores. Going forward we will also be looking to set up mini-malls in locations where there is a high footfalls of our target segment.”
 
Speaking at the launch of the CSIA store, Sonakshi Sinha said, “The wide variety of Gitanjali brands at the new store will give passengers an opportunity to buy jewellery at the airport. This is the perfect place for them to pick up jewellery as gifts for family and friends.”
 
Shirish Kotmire, Vice President – Commercial, MIAL, says, "If passengers are presented with a world-class shopping experience with emphasis on quality and value for money, they are open to spending time and shopping at CSIA.  The opening of the Jewel Souk offers passengers a variety of jewellery brands across all price points, supported by international certification."
 

Bangalore: Pavers England Limited (PEL), a joint venture enterprise of the UK based Pavers Ltd and global shipping, oil drilling exploration to retail conglomerate Foresight Group and the pioneer of comfortable and stylish footwear in India, recently opened doors to its exclusive franchise outlet in Bangalore at Indira Nagar. The company further plans to expand its retail footprint in the country with the launch of additional 20 new exclusive franchise outlets in Tier I & II cities by December 2011.

Located in the upscale Indira Nagar market area, the Pavers England store in Bangalore is spread over a luxurious 1200 sq feet of well appointed space with striking in store accents and product display shelves to appeal to the discerning local customers. Retailing an exciting range of footwear and leather accessories for men and women, the store, since its launch, has become a favorite footwear destination for the style savvy Bangalore residents, providing them with comfortable and stylish fashion accessories designed in tandem with the latest international trends..

Pavers England is currently present in India through 15 exclusive outlets in Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Chandigarh and through multi brand outlets like Lifestyle, Shopper’s Stop and Reliance Footprints Lifestyle, Central, Reliance Footprints, Shopper’s Stop at over 110 point of sales.

Speaking about the expansion spree and the company’s future plans, Utsav Seth, CEO and MD, Pavers England, said, “The retail lifestyle market in India is growing rapidly and we want to fully tap this segment by launching 25 exclusive Pavers England outlets in tier-I and tier-II cities by 2014. We are very excited about the Pavers England’s new store that has opened in Bangalore and further plan to open new stores in Nasik, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore this year itself. Further we plan to establish Pavers England’s presence in the hugely unexplored Tier II markets through 500 shop-in-shop outlets in the smaller cities across the country.”

He further added, “Pavers England is one of the most respected names for delivering handcrafted comfort technology with style & elegance. The collections are inspired by global fashion trends, keeping in mind the discerning customers in India. Today the brand is emerging as a destination where customers can get high quality fashionable products at a great value. This has been reflected by the phenomenal footfalls in the recently launched stores.”

Open seven days a week, the newly opened store will have on display the Pavers England Autumn Winter 2011 Collection which is an eclectic culmination of Classic Styles in contemporary rendition. From footwear to handbags, wallets, belts, Turkish socks and even shoe care kits, the Pavers England stores are a one stop destination for premium quality leather accessories, delivering upon the trademark Pavers Walk With Comfort (WWC) experience.