NewsRack: rohan/Foreign-Direct-Investment-in-Retail/Big-Box-Retailers/Tesco

Warehouses in States opposing FDI allowed - newindianexpress.com

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Ecommerce poised to be allowed with FDI in retail - Hindustan Times: Business

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Ecommerce poised to be allowed with FDI in retail

Global retailers can open warehouses in States opposing FDI - Hindu: Business

PTI — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Global retailers such as Walmart and Tesco can set up warehouses and cold storages as well as source products from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in States which have not permitted FDI in the...

Global retailers can open warehouses in states opposing FDI - deccanherald.com

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Global retailers can open warehouses in states opposing FDI

Global retailers can open warehouses in states opposing FDI - IE: Corporate News

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

'No state will stop any foreign player to procure goods or do business with SMEs'

Global retailers can open warehouses in states opposing FDI - Top Headlines

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

'No state will stop any foreign player to procure goods or do business with SMEs'

Global retailers can source from anti-FDI states - Top Stories

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Can set up warehouses, cold storages and source products from SMEs in such states, says an official

Retailers can open warehouses in states opposing FDI - Rediff: Business

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

US-based Walmart and UK-based Tesco have sought clarifications from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion on whether they could set up warehouses in states which are against the Centre's retail FDI policy.

Global retailers can open warehouses in states opposing FDI - Financial Chronicle

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Global retailers like Walmart and Tesco can set up warehouses, cold storages and source products from SMEs in states which have not permitted FDI in the multi-brand retail sector, a senior official said. "Foreign players can set up warehouses and also source products from small and medium enterprises from those states which are against FDI in multi-brand retail. No state will stop any foreign player to procure goods or do business with SMEs," a top official in the DIPP told PTI. US-based Walmart and UK-based Tesco have sought clarifications from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on whether they could set up warehouses in states which are against the Centre's retail FDI policy. The official also said there will also be no restriction on the foreign retailers from sourcing products from SMEs in those states. The official also said that 50 per cent of first tranche of the mandatory minimum $ 100 million FDI would only have to be invested in the back-end infrastructure and ...

Tesco''s vegetable basket wins sourcing reprieve - Indian Express: Business

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Sourcing norm to apply to only 15% of Tesco''s product portfolio.

FDI in retail: Why govt's policy is completely FLAWED - Rediff: Business

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The conditions imposed on prospective investors in the retail sector betray a lack of understanding of the dynamics of the business.

Walmart opts out of Bangladesh safety agreement - The Guardian -- World Latest

Simon Neville — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Asda owner said the deal signed by its rivals was 'unnecessary' and agrees to inspect all 279 factories it uses in the country within six months Walmart has confirmed it will not sign up to a legally binding agreement on worker safety and building regulations in Bangladesh supported by retailers including H&M, Zara, Primark, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer, Next, C&A and several others. However, the US retail giant has created its own agreement which it claims goes beyond the current accord that was drafted by labour groups and campaigners. The company, which also owns the UK's third biggest supermarket, Asda, said the deal signed by its rivals was "unnecessary to achieve fire and safety goals" and questioned the "governance and dispute resolution mechanisms". Instead, Walmart has agreed its own deal to inspect all 279 factories it uses in Bangladesh within six months, and has promised to publish the findings immediately. Bosses claim this goes beyond the UNI Global Union and ...

Back-end infra rule just for first tranche of FDI - Indian Express: Business

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

FOREIGN multi-brand retailers like Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour can heave a sigh of relief.

Back-end infra rule just for first tranche of FDI - Top Headlines

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Foreign multi-brand retailers like Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour can heave a sigh of relief.

Consumer is King: SC approves government proposal on FDI in multi-brand retail - Moneylife

AK Ramdas — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The court will only interfere when any policy is “unconstitutional, contrary to statutory provisions or arbitrary or irrational or there is total abuse of power,” the Supreme Court said

How retailers can redefine shopping experience - Rediff: Business

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

In today's digital age, companies need to build an integrated communication strategy to stay ahead of the game.

Tesco wants to focus on food retail - TOI: All Headlines

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Tesco wants to focus on food retail

Tesco seeks changes in retail FDI sourcing norms, promises to invest in India - ET: Retailing

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Tesco wants its purchases from farmers to be included in the 30% mandatory sourcing from micro & small enterprises, a condition difficult to relax.

Tesco still seeks clarity 8 months after retail policy - Latest News

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

UK retailer's chief had a 'reassuring' meeting with Commerce Minister Anand Sharma

Tesco raises concerns on sourcing norms; govt assures co-operation - Indian Express: Business

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

British retailer Tesco today sought clarification on sourcing norms from the government before firming up its plan to enter the Indian multi-brand retail sector, which was opened up for 51 per cent foreign direct investment last year.

Tesco seeks clarity on sourcing norms for FDI in retail - Deccan Herald - Business

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Tesco seeks clarity on sourcing norms for FDI in retail

Tesco seeks clarity on sourcing norms - Hindu: Home

Special Correspondent — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Even as it is considering a foray into the Indian multi-brand retail sector, Britain’s Tesco plc has sought clarification from the Commerce and Industry Ministry on various issues, including those...

Tesco still wants clarity 8 months after retail policy - Market News

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This has come at a time when the government is going all out to woo foreign investors

Tesco seeks clarification on FDI in multi-brand retail policy - Hindu: Home

Special Correspondent — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Britain’s leading retail chain Tesco plc is unlikely to rush with its India entry plans. It has sought clarification from the Commerce and Industry Ministry on various issues, including those pert...

Tesco seeks clarity on India's retail FDI norms - New Kerala: Sports India

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

New Delhi, May 10 : Britain's biggest retailer Tesco Friday said it is waiting for more clarity on India's foreign direct investment (FDI) policy and would accordingly decide on opening stores in Asia's third largest economy.