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Department stores remained the only mixed retailers format present in India at the end of the review period. Other mixed retailers categories such as mass merchandisers, variety stores and warehouse clubs remained a marginal presence in retailing in India. Department stores increased in current value by 11% during 2013 as rising annual disposable income levels led Indian consumers to spend more on apparel, footwear and personal accessories, especially bags and luggage, among others.

The rapid increase of certain department store chains over others is a clear indication of the general consumer trend in the country. The chains Debenhams and BHS recorded the most significant outlet increases during the review period whereas other, more luxurious chains did not expand and some expected to close some of their outlets. Saks Fifth Avenue is reportedly expected to close its single outlet in the kingdom during 2013 and it is not the first luxurious department store to close. The...

Annual disposable income levels in India increased by 14% over the course of 2012/2013. This was a stronger increase than the 12% which had previously been expected in the category and for this reason many Indian consumers found themselves in a better position to spend money on leisure and personal goods, especially jewellery. Indians are generally very keen to invest in gold and the increases recorded in annual disposable income levels towards the end of the review period provided many of them...

The simplicity, all day-accessibility and time saving process of shopping online drew more customers to this channel. The overall prices were also cheaper online than in stores, which not surprisingly contributed to the growth. The feeling of having access to all the products in the world at the click of a finger had a compelling effect on many Norwegians who, on a global consumption comparison level, remained unaffected by the global turmoil following the financial crisis. Over 50% of...

In 2013 the major grocery players in Costa Rica considered that the retailing scenario had not undergone any significant changes in comparison to 2012, with a clear trend that continues to benefit the development of larger discounter formats on the one hand, and convenience stores on the other. Wal-Mart de Centroamerica continues to rely on the positive results achieved by its warehouse style discounters format Maxi Pali, which was designed as a rural hypermarket targeted at lower-income...

Despite the influence of the economic crisis and the very low levels of purchasing power among the majority of Serbian consumers, non-store retailing experienced positive growth over the course of the entire economic crisis, indicating that this retail channel still has plenty of growth potential. However, in comparison with other retailing channels such as store-based retailing, the scope and scale of non-store retailing in Serbia remain insignificant as the channel accounted for only 2% of...

Recently, Luraco’s “i6S Massage Chair” was featured on NewsWatch as part of its 2014 Consumer Electronic Show Wrap Up, showcasing the hot and hippest technology in the market. For small entrepreneurs, this massage equipment appear costly and might discourage them from starting their own enterprise. However, there is no need to fret! Starting a massage therapy business now costs as little as $6,000.

My Promotional Pens is renowned for its top notch promotional pens that are widely used for marketing, advertising and branding of products. The company has now upgraded the design and functionality of its website enabling clients to carry out industry or theme wise search for promotional pens. For instance, those from the medical, music, insurance or other such sectors can click on the specific category and they will be directed to the page that has list of promotional products, only relevant to their sphere of work.

A renowned Canadian website, who takes pride in providing the residents of Quebec City with online weekly fliers and circulars, has just launched the latest version of their website in English. Macirculaire.Com is pleased to inform all its English speaking Quebec customers that their requests didn’t go unnoticed, and that it’s new and improved English version would be more than satisfactory. This latest development would allow all these customers, not only to create an account with Macirculaire, but also they would be able to bookmark their own circulars, allowing them to keep track of the best offers.

Pat’s Building Maintenance provides floor care in Bloomington & other places for multiple tile surfaces and floors. With their advanced procedure, they have succeeded in removing the most persistent and sticky dirt particles from tile surfaces and deposits. They follow an intellectual approach that helps them to efficiently and promptly eliminate the dirt particles and make it look like as it was before, with an attractive appearance.

Home is never complete if it’s not accessorised and decorated with the appropriate furniture, accessories and other lighting elements. Choices differ from person to person and people choose a vast range of options to make their homes look great. One such trend is decorating the house with chic accessories as well as giving it a vintage look. The options for this particular styling are huge as well. One such place where people can buy shabby chic décor accessories as well as vintage styled items is the store at Bronte Rose. Bronte Rose is a family run business, which is based in the Yorkshire moors. The area has always been popular due to the creative Bronte sisters as well as their brother Branwell who was an artist.

CMYK Shirts is the latest destination where all the geeky friends can find t-shirts with some of the coolest and funkiest designs. CMYK Shirts is an online art community that offers wearable art designed by artists, t-shirt designers and doodlers from around the world. The designs are offered in a variety of categories such as Movies, Music, Pets, Funny, Faith, Political, Science, Sports, etc. T-shirts are available for both men and women in different sizes too. The best thing about this company is that they invite unique designs created by anyone from any part of the world.

Josi Severson is an experienced textile designer specializing in exclusive, hand-drawn designs. This project is intended to help him launch a new line of dresses that use only 100% certified organic interlock, printed in the US.

We have all fallen victim to the inevitable broken connector on our cell phone cable or other gadget charging cable. There is a weak point in any design, and with the current USB charging cables, that weak point is right below the connector on either side of the cable. Snakable is a beautifully designed USB cable for your mobile device, that protects the wires at the cables' connectors from over-bending and eventually breaking. Like so many of us experience, with typical cables. This is due to the patent pending strain relief assembly on both connectors. The Snakable will be available as backer rewards, in Apple Lightning & Micro USB configurations. Color options will also be available: Red, White, Black, Green, and Orange. Lightning Snakables will be Apple Certified under the Made for iPhone (MFI) program. The Snakable Kickstarter is live now through May 25, 2014.

All types of protective cases for iPAds, Tablets, and a host of other types of handheld devices are now available at the online store of Emporium Cases . The web store offers an exclusive collection of covers and cases which are stylish and serves the purpose of providing the much-needed protection to one’s handheld device.

The-New-Fashion.com have started posting more and more plus size fashion items on their website because these have proven to be very popular with many women on Pinterest and other social media sites.

MyRaZbaby, a leading provider of Innovative Baby Products, is offering a wide selection of high-quality Personalized Pacifiers through its official website at MyRaZbaby.com.

Most Beautiful List is known for it annual 100 Most Beautiful List which is released every January 1 at mid night.

Beauty Products Review, the website women turn to for trustworthy reviews of beauty products, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to helping women maintain a healthy and vibrant appearance. Http://BeautyProductsReview.net takes an integrated approach to making women look and feel their best, focusing on lifestyle choices, facial care, hair removal, hair care, makeup, and the use of high-quality beauty products.

MyReviewsNow.net LLC is now offering details on hotel deals for summer 2014. As people shake off the last of the winter cold and put away their sweaters for the season, they will soon begin searching for the best travel and hotel deals for their money. Look no further – MyReviewsNow.net LLC compiles all the best deals on the internet in one place accompanied with user reviews. They also offer bonus points towards various gift cards and other prizes to shoppers who become members and post their own reviews. Log on today to find low prices on the best hotels in the country.

Atipico comprises of people who are not ordinary by any means. They want to bring color and quality into people’s lives in order to celebrate the real Summer Spirit. They had this simple idea to make products that are fun and beautiful, designed to give users’ outfit a stylish twist and make them smile with very little effort.

Classic Dog Beds is the online store that offers the latest designs and innovations. The site is highly popular for the damage resistant dog beds which are offered at an affordable price. It is one of the top leaders in the world when it comes to orthopedic dog beds. It offers different types of beds for dogs and is wrapped up in completely indestructible materials.

Every day lots of people wearing oddly fitted clothing are seen everywhere. There is no option for them except for buying what many popular brands offer. It is like a black and white movie where nobody stands out. Thayari.com can change that.

Rock-Tops announces availability of exclusively designed bathroom granite countertops in MN at affordable prices. They clearly understand that a house owner wants nothing else than the best for their abode. The company is a leading provider of bathroom granite countertops and primarily helps customers in building a lavish bathroom through their well-designed choices of bathroom sinks and countertops.

Rock-Tops, a renowned name in the industry offers durable and affordable granite countertops in MN for a home remodelling project or designing a project from scratch. They provide an exceptional collection of countertops along with other natural stone countertops that are designed to provide the artistic feel that every home owner wishes.