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Trent's Reid to head parent firm Tesco’s China biz
MUMBAI: Gordon Reid - the chief operating officer, who oversaw the expansion of Trent’s Star Bazaar retail outlets - is returning to his parent firm Tesco to head its Chinese operations. According to an official Trent release, Mr Reid’s India stint was part of a franchise arrangement with partner Tesco, and he is now moving back. The company said his replacement at Trent will be announced soon. Trent officials that ET spoke to felt that managing director Noel Tata may opt for international expertise until Star Bazaar strengthens its operational set-up in the country. Mr Reid took over at Trent in 2008 after Tesco inked a deal with the retail arm of the salt-to-software Tata Group.

Beat the Recession with a Retail Franchise
In the light of the existing recession here are some good points and bad points of opening a franchise in the retail sector. A main advantage of starting a retail franchise in the current climate is the reduction of commercial lease pricing...
Why Buy A Service Franchise Opportunity?
Explore some of the top reasons why you should consider investing in a service related franchise opportunity. This includes advantages such as lifestyle, growth, manageability, and more
Top Reasons To Buy an Internet Franchise
Provides a list of some the major advantages of buying and starting Internet based franchise opportunity including affordability and low overhead.
Top 10 Sports And Recreation Franchise Business Opportunities
Sure, summer may be over, but you may not realize that sports and recreation businesses are a year round industry that can make great money and be very rewarding for the sports-enthusiast business owner. Here's a look at the 10 best sports and recreation franchises available and a little info explaining what each one is all about.
10 Retail Franchise Businesses You May Never Have Considered
Everyone knows the most popular retail establishments, and even the word retail often brings to mind days as a teenager, working in a chain store or a mall boutique. Mainstream retail stores are perfectly fine, but for those who want to start a more unique retail store, take a look at some of the retail businesses you may have never considered.

5 Smart Franchise Businesses That Turn Ink Into Profits
While it's not exactly printing money, it's close. Since the majority of homes in America have an inkjet printer and all printers need ink, these ink franchises generate big profits through refills and new cartridges as discounted prices.

Take A Look At The Most Exciting Summer Franchises
It’s Summer. We’ve faced the bitter cold of winter, passed through that awkward and wet transition called spring, and now we’ve finally arrived: summer has officially returned to us. It didn’t take long to get here either, it doesn’t seem like we should be so far into this year already, but lo and behold, here we are. With summer now officially upon us, and the natural energy of the season working itself up to high gear, now is the best time to consider one of the many excellent and exciting business opportunites perfectly suited to this time of year, the season of fun, sun, and travel.
Key Steps to Buying a Retail Franchise
Considering that sales from franchises account for billions of dollars in revenue every year, buying a franchise is statistically the safest way to own a business – provided you choose the right franchise.

Hottest Retail Franchise Business Opportunities
If you’re looking for all the advantages of having your own business without the high risk of failure, then take a look at some of the hottest retail franchises available in the U.K.

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Retail Franchises No Food Served
Retail Franchises, No Food Served When it comes to retailing, food-related concepts continue to dominate the world of franchising. One franchisor we talked to remarked, "there seems to be no end to the new ways you can make a sandwich." But for many of the corporate dropouts looking into franchising as a second career, moving into food service lacks appeal. When we went looking for some non-food retail franchises, we were pleasantly surprised by the number of interesting and profitable ideas. In this issue we talk to Ray Margiano of Foot Solutions and Bob Wilke of HobbyTown USA to get their views on franchise retail concepts.

10 Retail Franchise Businesses You May Never Have Considered
Everyone knows the most popular retail establishments, and even the word retail often brings to mind days as a teenager, working in a chain store or a mall boutique. Mainstream retail stores are perfectly fine, but for those who want to start a more unique retail store, take a look at some of the retail businesses you may have never considered.

Why Some Retailers Are Doing Better Than Others In The Current Retail Environment
In evaluating the overall retail situation I noticed that many of our own retail store customers had done well or at least fared better than their competitors in the same retail segment(s). I thought it might be of interest to some of you to analyze what they are doing that is working.
5 reasons to automate your Retail
Most often I heard retailer saying following: 1. Why do I need retail management software? 2. What are the reasons to automate my Retail? 3. I am running a successful retail without any IT system. I do not want to debate or argue, but yes I would like to say something on this.
10 tips to choose right Retail management software.
Unlike most retailers, you may be confused with choices and alternatives available for retail management software. Further, the boom in the retail industry is attracting many spurious vendors to become retail management software companies. With just 1 or 2 installations in hand, they become retail consultants. Their motive is to make quick money. Beware of them! Please ensure that when you choose retail management software, you do it with an extra care and taking future developments into consideration. Here are a few criteria to evaluate a Retail management software / company.
What is the best Franchise?
As a Franchise Consultant I get asked all the time: "What is the best franchise?" The "best" franchise is relative to what business model fits you the best. I would love to tell you that every franchise is right for you, but that would not be true. First thing you need to do is figure out what business model you want to operate. Things like: - Do you want employees or not? - Retail, Wholesale, Mobile, Home or Office? - B2B or B2C? etc... No where in there was Brand name or $$ right? That is because those things should come after you decide what business model fits.
Beat the Recession with a Retail Franchise
In the light of the existing recession here are some good points and bad points of opening a franchise in the retail sector. A main advantage of starting a retail franchise in the current climate is the reduction of commercial lease pricing...
The Future Is Bright for Franchising in India
Though franchise companies represent a small portion of all US business, the franchise industry is big. In the United States, there are over 2,500 franchise systems, with more than 534,000 franchise units, which represent slightly more than three percent of US businesses. Yet that small percentage generates 35 percent of the retail and service revenue in the U.S. economy.

Franchising Trends in Retailing
The ARA Retailer asked Rod Young, Executive Director of leading franchise consultants DC Strategy to provide his perspective on franchising in the retail sector as the global economic cycle starts to impact consumers. He is upbeat about the opportunities. Retail franchising is going through a metamorphosis. Retailers riding on the back of rising employment and the weight of retail spending that came with it offering a mere "me-too" experience are either already shutting down or will do so in the year ahead. Consumers today, who may have been less discriminating over the last five years are returning to a more considered purchase decision making process.

Are Retail Store Managers the next Entrepreneurs?
While many people may not see the direct correlation of a Retail Manager and being an Entrepreneur, the two are close in the same. A Retail Store Manager is normally the individual that oversees the daily operations of a retail establishment, they over see many employees and have a responsibility to make them successful in their responsibilities and making sure that the customers have a good experience. As you read this just keep asking yourself “Are Retail Store Mangers the next Entrepreneurs?”

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