ut Wonderchef plans to open 100 exclusive outlets By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-09-23T09:01:05+05:30 Wonderchef, a Rs 200-crore company had recently entered north Indian market by launching its first flagship store in Gurugram. Full Article
ut Wonderchef launches 2 exclusive brand outlets in Bengaluru By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-12-26T10:31:04+05:30 With this addition, Wonderchef has 10 exclusive brand outlets in the country besides its omni-channel presence across 5000 retail outlets, it said in a release. Full Article
ut TPG set to put Rs 275cr in home design co Livspace By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-07-07T08:39:19+05:30 TPG’s investment comes at a time when Livspace is also strengthening its offline network of experiential stores across top cities. Full Article
ut Gujarat government starts utensil rent stores By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-07T13:30:21+05:30 The state government is looking to re-introduce the old tradition, where steel or other metal utensils were taken on rent from vendors and community stores. Over the years, disposable plates, glasses, cups and other utensils have gained popularity, replacing the system. Full Article
ut Tupperware to open 100 new outlets in 2020 By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T16:05:19+05:30 “We plan to launch 100 additional exclusive brand outlets to deepen our penetration across geographies and are confident of a warm reception across markets," said Deepak Chhabra, managing director of Tupperware India. Full Article
ut Asian Paints announces Rs 35 crores contribution to combat Coronavirus outbreak By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-30T19:26:09+05:30 “As a socially responsible company, Asian Paints is committed to providing necessary support towards various relief measures announced by the government to combat Covid-19” said K.B.S. Anand, Managing Director & CEO, Asian Paints Limited. Full Article
ut Berger says no to job or salary cut during coronavirus crisis By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:33:50+05:30 Berger said it has decided against any involuntary furloughs or organisational restructuring that may lead to downsizing of headcount and consequent loss of livelihood during the time of widespread uncertainty. It stated that there will be no impact of the crisis on new recruitment offers. Full Article
ut Ikea takes online route in Pune By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-01-22T08:24:06+05:30 Currently, over 2,000 people work for Ikea India and the company aims to hire close to 15,000 “co-workers” by 2025. Full Article
ut More custom duty from furniture to kitchenware: Multiple duties singe Ikea By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-02T10:06:47+05:30 Budget raised custom duties on wooden furniture, tableware etc. Ikea imports about 75% of its products. Full Article
ut Duty hike on furniture may not hurt you By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-03T15:02:41+05:30 Imported furniture items account for only 15-20% of all furniture that are being sold online in India at present, according to industry estimates. The majority, including bigticket wooden items such as beds and sofas are being manufactured within the country. Full Article
ut Online furniture seller Wayfair cuts 550 jobs, 3% of workers By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-14T14:59:16+05:30 Most of the layoffs are at its Boston headquarters and its European office in Berlin. The company has about 17,000 employees worldwide. Full Article
ut Ikea not to pass on duty hike impact on imported furniture to customers By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-28T08:01:09+05:30 In the Union Budget 2020 announced on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced to increase customs duty on imported furniture from the present 20 per cent to 25 per cent. The move was aimed to protect the interest of the MSME segment. Ikea opened its first store in the country in Hyderabad in August 2018. Full Article
ut WoodenStreet to invest Rs 15 cr to expand in South India By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-03T13:18:01+05:30 With already three stores in Bengaluru and one in Chennai, the company now plans to open two new stores in Hyderabad with an investment of Rs 5 crore, it said. In the next 12 to 18 months, WoodenStreet further plans to open 4 additional stores in South India, along with a third store in Hyderabad. Full Article
ut Take Note: Cariol Horne And Damon Jones On The Need To Reform Against Police Brutality By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:36:29 +0000 Veteran law enforcement officers Damon K. Jones and Cariol Horne are speaking out against police brutality and calling for reform. They talked with WPSU about the challenges they have faced as minorities in the police force, their thoughts about the Black Lives Matter movement and why change is necessary. Transcript: Cheraine Stanford: Welcome to take note on WPSU. I'm Cheraine Stanford. We're joined today by two activists advocating for law enforcement reform. Cariol Horne was a police officer in Buffalo, New York, for nearly two decades. When she was fired after she says she was assaulted by a fellow officer while attempting to stop him from choking a handcuffed man. Damon K. Jones has worked in the West Chester Department of Corrections for 28 years. He represents the state of New York in the organization, Blacks in Law Enforcement of America. The two came to Penn State as part of a panel called “Black lives inside of blue lives” to discuss the question: What happens when Black Full Article
ut Take Note: Founder Of Human Rights Organization On Community Work To End Female Genital Cutting By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:29:54 +0000 Molly Melching first went to Senegal in 1974 as an exchange student from the University of Illinois. But, instead of returning to the United States, she stayed on, eventually creating a nonprofit organization to educate and empower women and communities. That organization Tostan created and implemented educational programs focused on human rights, health, literacy, financial management and childhood development. It may be best known for leading thousands of communities in Africa to end female genital cutting and forced childhood marriage. WPSU's Anne Danahy talked with Melching about her work. Transcript Anne Danahy: Welcome to take note on WPSU, I'm Anne Danahy. Molly Melching first went to Senegal in 1974 as an exchange student from the University of Illinois. But instead of returning to the United States, she stayed, eventually creating a nonprofit organization to educate and empower women and communities. That organization, Tostan, created and implemented educational programs Full Article
ut Take Note: Cartoonist R. Crumb And Music Historian Jerry Zolten Talk About Their Love Of Old Blues By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:49:21 +0000 Robert Crumb is best known as an underground cartoonist, whose work, including Fritz the Cat and Mr. Natural, remains controversial. But Crumb is also a collector and celebrator of old blues records. Jerry Zolten is a professor of communication arts and sciences and integrative arts at Penn State Altoona. His work includes the book “Great God A’Mighty! The Dixie Hummingbirds: Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel Music.” WPSU's Anne Danahy spoke with Crumb and Zolten about their love of old blues music and records. Full Article
ut Take Note: Author Brian Wray Talks About Children's Mental and Emotional Health By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Brian Wray is an award-winning children’s book author for his book “Unraveling Rose” about a toy bunny rabbit with OCD. His latest book, “Max’s Box,” talks about what happens when negative emotions are suppressed. Both of his picture books focus on children’s mental and emotional health. TRANSCRIPT: Kirsten Tekavec: Welcome to Take Note on WPSU, I'm Kirsten Tekavec. Brian Wray is a children's book author and the 2017 Gold Winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for his book "Unraveling Rose." His latest book, Max's Box," talks about what happens when negative emotions are suppressed. Both of his picture books focus on children's mental and emotional health. He is a Penn State graduate and currently lives in Brooklyn. Brian Wray, thank you for joining us. Brian Wray: Thank you for having me. Tekavec: Before we begin discussing your work, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into writing children's books? Wray: I have been writing stories for as long Full Article
ut Take Note: Maxwell King Talks About His Book "The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers" By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:10:37 +0000 Maxwell King is the best-selling author of "The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers." King talks about why he wrote the book and gives insight into the life of Mister Rogers, the unfailingly kind, compassionate namesake neighbor of the beloved "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." To learn more about Rogers' legacy visit the Fred Rogers Center and Fred Rogers Productions . TRANSCRIPT: Carolyn Donaldson: Welcome to Take Note on WPSU, I'm Carolyn Donaldson. Today, we're joined by Maxwell King, recently retired president of the Pittsburgh Foundation, former president of the Heinz Endowment, and former editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer. But now in today's context, a best selling author. In his book, "The Good Neighbor: The Life and Works of Fred Rogers," King's written a personal and professional biography of Fred Rogers, the unfailingly kind, compassionate namesake neighbor of the beloved Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Thanks for joining us today, Maxwell. Maxwell King: Good to be Full Article
ut Take Note: PSU Professors On "More Rivers To Cross" Report, Which Outlines Shortage Of Black Faculty By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:09:08 +0000 A new report titled "More Rivers to Cross: A Report on the Status of African American Professors at Penn State University" finds that there's a shortage of black faculty at the university and offers some reasons for why that is. Penn State professor Dr. Gary King, and associate professor Dr. Darryl Thomas prepared the report with the input of other black faculty. Dr. King teaches in the College of Health and Human Development, and Dr. Thomas teaches African American Studies. We talked with them both about this report, which you can read below. "More Rivers to Cross:... by Emily Reddy on Scribd TRANSCRIPT: Emily Reddy: Welcome to Take Note on WPSU, I'm Emily Reddy. A new report titled "More Rivers to Cross: A Report on the Status of African American Professors at Penn State University" finds that there's a shortage of black faculty at the university and offers some reasons for why that is. Penn State professor Dr. Gary King, and associate professor Dr. Darryl Thomas prepared the report Full Article
ut Take Note: Author Explores Impact Of Climate Change Through Rising Waters, Vanishing Neighborhoods By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:23:48 +0000 In her book, “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore,” Elizabeth Rush takes readers around the country to see rising tides . Rush talks with people around the country who have lost their homes and communities; with scientists who study what’s happening; and with conservationists trying to find ways to restore wetlands. Rush’s book was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. WPSU's Anne Danahy spoke with Rush, who will be in State College March 23 to give a talk at 7 p.m. at Schlow Library to celebrate Earth Day. Full Article
ut Take Note: Author Of 'Anti/Vax' On What We Can Learn From Past Vaccine Controversies By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:50:22 +0000 Bernice Hausman is chair of the Department of Humanities in the Penn State College of Medicine. She’s recognized for her research on vaccines and breastfeeding, including why both can be controversial in the United States. She has written several books, most recently "Anti/Vax: Reframing the Vaccination Controversy," which was published last year. WPSU's Anne Danahy spoke with Hausman about what we can learn from past vaccine controversies about the COVID-19 epidemic. Full Article
ut COVID-19 Outbreak At North Carolina Prison Grows To 150 By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:44:52 +0000 A COVID-19 outbreak at a North Carolina state prison has spread to approximately 150 inmates. The Wayne County Health Department said in a news release Friday that 149 inmates had tested positive for the virus at the state's Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro. State prison officials had announced about 80 of the cases the previous night. The county health officials said that the number of positive results was expected to rise as the prison completes testing on all of its 700 inmates. Newly positive inmates are being put into isolation, and the state is sending additional medical and security staff to the facility. Full Article
ut N. Carolina Virus Outbreak Means Prisoner, Staffing Shifts By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:32:10 +0000 A large COVID-19 outbreak at an eastern North Carolina prison has led officials to shutter a nearby facility so its correctional officers can help relieve staff there. The Division of Prisons said Monday that more than 330 of the 700 offenders at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro and a dozen of its employees have now tested positive. Nearly all of them are asymptomatic. Officers from the Johnston Correctional Institution should start working at the Neuse prison in a few days now that the Johnston prisoners have been moved elsewhere. There are now 6,750 positive COVID-19 cases statewide and about 180 deaths. Full Article
ut Pandemic Could Delay Removal Of Grounded Ship On Outer Banks By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:11:47 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic could delay the removal of a 72-foot long fishing vessel that has been grounded for weeks on a beach on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The scallop harvesting boat is considered a safety hazard as curious people climb aboard its rusting hull. The Virginian-Pilot reported Saturday that removing the abandoned boat could cost more than $60,000. The boat’s owner is responsible for its removal. But the owner lives in Texas. Stay-at-home orders have limited travel between states. Visitors are also banned from coming to the Outer Banks. The ship ran aground during a storm on March 1 near Oregon Inlet. Full Article
ut Outer Banks Counties Announce Date For Reopening To Visitors By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:29:46 +0000 Three counties on North Carolina's tourist-reliant Outer Banks have announced plans to lift coronavirus-related visitor restrictions. Officials in Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties released a joint statement on Wednesday announcing restrictions on entry for visitors will be lifted at noon on Saturday, May 16. According to the statement, reopening to visitors on that date will allow local businesses, attractions, and accommodation providers time to follow the new business operating requirements put in place by Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order. Officials are also reminding potential visitors to observe restrictions such as social distancing because the pandemic is not over. Full Article
ut Perspective: Claws Out! By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! This is not Carol Baskin. It's Lynnea from Safe Passage. Have you hopped on the craze that is sweeping the nation? Have you fallen prey to the Tiger King? There's a lot of things to love in this series. The wacky hijinks of a gun-toting, sequin-wearing music video star and private zookeeper are just the ticket when you might be getting cabin fever in your home. But while we were all distracted by the complicated rivalry between Joe Exotic and The Big Cat Rescue, we missed a lot. Namely, we missed the abuse. For a documentary on private zoo owners, the unhappy and unsafe lives these animals were forced into was largely glossed over. Even more, the abuse the people faced hardly got a mention. Doc Antle was accused of building a coercive sexual relationship with the underage girls who came to work at his zoo. Joe Exotic was known to use drugs and gifts to lure and keep his husbands with him. Carol's history of being abused and assaulted starting at age Full Article
ut Perspective: What About The Next Fifty Earth Days? By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 As you listen to or read this essay, you will be celebrating the beginning of a brand-new month. But it is being written and recorded on another milestone -- the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. I was present for the very first one, as a student at the University of Illinois. Seminars, programs, speeches and leaflets urged the protection of our environment and an appreciation of the outdoors. For me, that appreciation would continue for a lifetime. This was the era of the "back to the land" movement and Mother Earth News. REI and Backpacker Magazine. Community cleanups and widespread tree planting. I would be fortunate enough to acquire a small hobby farm in Northern Wisconsin, if only for a few years. I often think about that property and can imagine in my mind how the land has changed, and how it hasn't. I will celebrate today not only by getting outdoors, but also by revisiting some of my favorite outdoor writers: Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Sigurd Olson. Their thoughts are Full Article
ut Liquor shares slump on duty hike By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:17:50+05:30 Volume growth in India’s spirits industry was just 3% last year, compared to 10% a year earlier, impacted negatively by the national elections and subsequent sagging consumer demand. With two months of lockdown, about 16% of annual sales have literally vanished this year. Full Article
ut Fund-starved Karnataka raises liquor duties, distillers say move won’t help anyone By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:54:39+05:30 Chief minister BS Yediyurappa has been exploring revenue opportunities, and plans to also auction off plots of land in and around Bengaluru to mobilise funds. The revised retail prices will take effect Thursday. The CM has, however, spared beer and wine. Full Article
ut Payments platform Simpl records about 35% upsurge in daily essentials transactions through online orders By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:05:35+05:30 Green Visor Capital backed-Simpl, that allows users to buy now and checkout with pay-later function, said the surge in the number of transactions done for daily essentials increased despite supply and workforce issues by merchant partners. Full Article
ut With 45 pc of national intake, southern states draw 10-15 pc revenue from liquor: Report By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:13:14+05:30 The five southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala together consume as much as 45 per cent of all liquor sold in the country, the report by Crisil said. While Tamil Nadu and Kerala top the list in revenue percentage terms at 15 per cent each, for Kerala the tax on liquor is its single largest revenue source. Full Article
ut Amazon, Future Group in talks over Future Retail stake sale By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:02:10+05:30 The move came after Future group firms defaulted on loans taken against the pledged shares of Future Retail in March, which also impacted its share price. Full Article
ut Corona blues to take the punch out of liquor business in FY21: Pernod Ricard By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:45:36+05:30 Pernod Ricard, estimated to have revenues of Rs 21,000 crore in India in 2019-20 on sale of around 55 million cases, sells imported brands such as Chivas Regal, ABSOLUT, Glenlivet and Jameson, apart from the locally-made large-selling ones such as Royal Stag, Blenders Pride, and 100 Pipers. Full Article
ut Adidas closes China stores over virus outbreak By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-06T12:55:38+05:30 The outbreak that has infected over 24,000 people and killed nearly 500 in mainland China has forced many stores and factories to close and airlines to cancel flights. Full Article
ut Tie-up with Virat Kohli's One8 contributes 10% of Puma India sales By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-25T14:40:44+05:30 According to the company, Puma's collaboration with the Indian cricket captain saw a massive rise in sales in FY2019 with sales through One8 accounting for almost 10 per cent of its overall sales, and cementing the leadership position by a wider margin. Full Article
ut Puma sees worse second quarter but growth in 2021 By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T12:26:59+05:30 Puma said it expected all markets to recover by the end of the year and for growth to return in 2021, noting that the crisis has made many people do more sports than before and has strengthened the trend towards more casual dressing. Full Article
ut Muted show at Titan no cause for worry, rebound likely in H2 By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-10T08:38:52+05:30 No large-cap company in the FMCG/ retail space is offering growth visibility as high as Titan. Full Article
ut Titan medium & long-term outlook good, need to tighten belts in near term: MD By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-06T16:07:53+05:30 Our revenues were flat in a quarter where the industry consumption on gold was minus 32% in tonnes. Full Article
ut Muted consumer sentiment will continue for many months: CK Venkataraman, Titan By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-05T12:16:19+05:30 “We certainly expect FY21 to better than FY20, because we are going to work smarter and harder on many things that we need to do. But at the same time, we are prepared for a situation which is going to be very-very tough.” Full Article
ut Virus impact: Offline retailers running out of handsets as distributors hoard By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T07:56:41+05:30 Industry watchers say wholesalers are holding back stocks of popular phone models in anticipation of a price rise by the month-end as production in China slows; brands as yet unaware of complaints. Full Article
ut China-made phones off speed dial as supply chains disrupted amid coronavirus outbreak By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-02T08:10:00+05:30 “There are supply issues for several brands. There is no clarity when the situation will normalise,” said Nilesh Gupta, director at Vijay Sales, a leading electronics retailer in Mumbai and New Delhi. “If it doesn’t get corrected fast, we may move into a stock-out situation from next month.” Full Article
ut Apple’s 1st own India outlet to come up at BKC By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-03T08:06:49+05:30 US phone-maker said to have leased 25k sq ft space at Maker Maxity mall in the Mumbai hub. Full Article
ut Rotomac companies set to be shut now By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-03-10T07:48:17+05:30 Rotomac Exports and Rotomac Global, firms promoted by banking-fraud accused Vikram Kothari, will now be auctioned by the bankruptcy court. Full Article
ut Boutique Living to be a Rs 500 cr brand in 5 years: Asim Dalal, MD, Indo Count By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T16:52:07+05:30 The Rs.13000 crore domestic bed linen market is expected to be more than Rs 19,000 cr market by 2021 and there is a scope for us to explore the domestic market at this point in time. Full Article
ut Looking to double the number of retailers to 4K in two years: Rahul Gautam, MD, Sheela Foam By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-12-09T14:57:16+05:30 "We have 2,200 exclusive dealers or retailers and therefore what has worked well for us is this exclusive chain right from manufacturing to the consumer." Full Article
ut Appliances, electronics industry seek nod from local authorities to restart production By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T16:02:56+05:30 Individually, each brand is seeking more clarity and approval on the guidelines. The guidelines say that we would have to open in a phased manner. All brands are gearing up to open up, wherever, it will be permitted," CEAMA President Kamal Nandi said. Full Article
ut Sony cuts television prices up to 20% to spur demand during Covid-19 By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:51:08+05:30 The company has cut prices anywhere from Rs 2,000 on the smaller screen televisions going up to Rs two lakh on a flagship 85-inch model apart from rolling out long tenure no-cost EMI schemes and bundling offers. It has launched a new 85-inch model at Rs 5.9 lakh bringing down its earlier pricing structure of Rs 10 lakh in this screen size. Full Article
ut Cardboard box makers shut shop due to lack of regulation, input cost hike By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-03-24T22:25:56+05:30 About a fourth of the corrugated box makers in the country are in danger of shutting down over the next few months as they are unable to pass on cost pressures to their clients. Full Article
ut Tolexo appoints Myntra executive Mayank Kamal as Head of Supply Chain By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2016-01-13T15:10:35+05:30 At Myntra, Kamal was heading different verticals including logistics, operations excellence and the training function, where he built the in-house logistics team and scaled it to include more than 3500 people, spread across 80 plus towns and delivering over 100,000 packets a day. Full Article
ut Printing solutions co Printo buys rival Print Bazaar's parent firm By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-09-04T12:28:19+05:30 While the financial terms of the acquisition, which was completed last month, were not shared, sources privy to the developments said the deal valued Print Bazaar at Rs 8-10 crore. Full Article