Retail + Apparel

Working on my dissertation and came across these facts...

• Organized retail market in India is expected to reach US$ 50 Billion mark by 2011
• Number of shopping malls is expected to increase at a CAGR of more than 18.9% from 2007 to 2015
• Rural market is projected to dominate the retail industry landscape in India by 2012 with total market share of above 50%
• Organized retailing of mobile handset and accessories is expected to reach close to Rs. 5000 Crore by 2010
• Driven by the expanding retail market, third party logistic market is forecasted to reach US$ 20 Billion by 2011
• Apparel, along with food and grocery, will lead the organized retailing in India

Code Bright

TOI Reports the colors that are going to rule this season. 

What are the hottest colours on campus this season? Says Naina Surana, a second year student of a fashion and design academy, “Hot pink definitely. Yellow is back in a big way. Purple too, bright and electric. A lot of people are not comfortable wearing bright colours, so it’s advisable to incorporate bright colours in their wardrobe in the form of bags or shoes. For example, a pair of purple peep-toe stilettos can look very hot and can be worn with anything! One has to look for lots of mix n match this season.” 

So ladies, it is official now: if you are going to be seen around a lot this season, be it working, partying or just soaking up some winter sun, grab that bright thing peeping out of your wardrobe and get set to dazzle the eyes!