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Market

D-Mart parent Avenue Supermarts is now world's most expensive retail stock

D-Mart parent Avenue Supermarts shares are currently trading at 160% over the offer price, giving the retail firm a market capitalization of Rs48,500 crore

2 min read11 Apr 2017
Industry

Forget Apple, Xiaomi CEO now wants to be more like Costco

Once compared with Apple for its sleek smartphones and charismatic leadership, Xiaomi is seeking an image makeover as it tries to recover from a sales growth slide

6 min read5 Apr 2017
Companies

Will brick-and-mortar stores survive?

There are several key issues that will effect a dramatic change in the supermarket industry over the next five years

1 min read13 May 2015
Opinion

Of Costco, China and cranberries

Instead of investing heavily in brick-and-mortar stores, Costco has chosen to open a virtual storefront on Alibaba's Tmall in China

4 min read25 May 2015
News

South Korea approves restrictions on giant retailers

Warehouse-style chains will have to shut stores on 2 Sundays a month and restrict operating hours

1 min read15 Jan 2013