Shoppers' Stop K. Raheja group of companies founded Shoppers' Stop on October 27, 1991. The organization had already made its presence felt in the hospitality and real estate sector, and now it has created a landmark in the Retail sector with Shoppers' Stop. Shoppers' Stop is famous for the expertise and acumen relating to the current practices of the industry. It provides quality services, products and the right kind of shopping environment. It has developed itself as a household name and has set high standards for itself with the mission statement: " Nothing but the best".
In 2005, the company had 25 stores with a turnover of Rs. 1000 crores and 7 lakh sq. feet retail space in the year 2005. The average age of the employees in the organization is 2Stores
North
Delhi-Ansal Plaza Ghaziabad - Indirapuram Gurgaon - Metropolitian Mall Jaipur - Malviya Nagar Lucknow - Gomti Nagar
South
Bangalore - Bannerghatta Road Banglore - Garuda Mall Chennai - Chetpet Hyderabad - Begumpet
West
Mumbai - Andheri Mumbai - Bandra Mumbai - Chembur
Mumbai - Juhu Mumbai - Kandivili Mumbai - Malad Mumbai - Mulund Pune - Shivaji Nagar Pune - Camp
East
Kolkata - Forum Mall Kolkata - Salt Lake City
Corporate Address Eureka Towers, 9th Floor, C - Wing, Plot No 504, Link Road, Malad (W) Mumbai - 400 064 Tel: 022-2880 0808 / 28809898 Site: www.shoppersstop.com 5 years.
Westside Tata Group founded Trent Ltd. (Westside) in 1998. The acquisition of a London-based retail chain Littlewoods by the Tatas was followed by the establishment of Trent Ltd, which was later renamed as Westside. It is one of the largest and fastest growing chains serving the customers in various categories, including men's wear, women's wear, kid's wear, footwear, cosmetics, perfumes and handbags, household accessories, lingerie and gifts. The company offers products with a balance between style and price. There are 25 Westside departmental stores operating in various cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Banglore, Noida, Gurgaon, Nagpur, Kolkata and many others. Trent had established a hypermarket business with Star India Bazaar which provides them products at lower price and better shopping experience. Star India Bazaar offers customers a variety of products in categories, such as staple foods, fruits, vegetables, consumer electronics, health and beauty products and many more at affordable prices. In the year 2005, Trent acquired 76% stake in Landmark, which is one of the largest books and music retail chains in the country.
Some of the honours given to the company include:
Lycra Images Fashion Awards 2005 awarded it with the Most Admired Large Format Retail Chain of the Year. 'Brand Leadership Retail' given by India Brand Summit. NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2006 in Retail category. Aiding the community IFA Visionary of the Year Award, 2002, honoured Mrs. Simone N. Tata. Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame.
Westside Stores
Ahmedabad - Ellis Bridge Banglore - Shivaji Nagar Banglore - Magrath Road Banglore - Hosur Rd Koramangla Chennai - Spencer Mall Delhi - Karol Bagh Delhi - Lajpat Nagar Delhi - Rajouri Garden Market Ghaziabad - Pacific Mall Gurgaon - Grand Mall Hyderabad - Fateh Maidan Rd Indore - racecourse Raod Jaipur - City Pulse Mall Kolkata - Camac Street Kolkata -The Gariahat Mall Lucknow - East End Mall Mumbai - Andheri Mumbai - Mulund Mumbai - Patkar Marg Mumbai - Kala Godha Nagpur - Landmark Complex Noida - Centrestage Mall
Pune - Kakade Magnum Mall Surat - Iscon Mall Vadodra - Monalisa Centrum
Corporate Office Enterprise Centre 17/5 C.S.T. Road, 55,Off Nehru Road, Opp. Air Link Hotel, Vile Parle East, Mumbai - 400 099 Site: www.mywestside.com
Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited Pantaloon Retail is the flagship enterprise of the Future Group. Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited has spread across various businesses and cities in India. Pantaloon owns multiple retail formats and is able to cater to a large section of the society. The company has over 140 stores across 32 cities in India and 14000 employees. The headquarters of the company are situated at Mumbai. The organization made an incursion into the modern retail (fashion) in 1997. Big Bazaar, a hypermarket chain, was introduced in the year 2001, with an Indian touch of convenience and hygiene. Food Bazaar, food and grocery chain, and Central Mall located at various Metros are other important parts of the group. Others include Collection (home improvement products), E-zone (consumer electronics), Depot (books, music, stationery and gifts), Blue Sky (fashion accessories) and Shoe Factory (footwear). The company has also launched a retailing venture known as futurebazaar.com. The vision of Future group is to "Deliver Everything, Everywhere, Every time to Every Indian Consumer in the most profitable manner." National Retail Federation gave Pantaloon the 'International Retailer of the Year' Award.
Some of the awards given to Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited: Images Retail Awards 2005 PRIL - Most admired retailer of the year Central - Retail launch of the year Mr. Kishore Biyani - Retail Face of the year Big Bazaar - Best Value Retail Store Readers Digest and Awaaz Consumer Award Big Bazaar - Best Retail Destination Readers Digest Platinum Trusted Brand Award Big Bazaar - Earning a trusted Place in the everyday lives of consumers Food Bazaar - Retailer of the year (food and grocery Big Bazaar - Most preferred, large, Food and Grocery store Business Today selected PRIL among: India's 100 biggest wealth creators India's top 75 most investor-friendly companies
Top 20 companies in India to watch in 2005
Board of Directors Mr. Kishore Biyani, Managing Director Mr. Gopikishan Biyani, Wholetime Director Mr. Rakesh Biyani, Wholetime Director Mr. Ved Prakash Arya Director, Operations & Chief Operating Officer Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Independent Director Mr. S Doreswamy, Independent Director Dr. D O Koshy, Independent Director Ms. Anju Poddar, Independent Director Ms. Bala Deshpande, Independent Director Mr. Anil Harish, Independent Director
Partner companies Pantaloon Industries Ltd. Home Solutions Retail (India) Ltd. Future Capital Holdings Converge M Retail (India) Ltd. Indus League Clothing Ltd. Galaxy Entertainment Corporate Ltd.
Joint Ventures Companies Planet Retail Holdings Ltd. Footmart Retail GJ Future Fashions CapitaLand Retail India ETAM Future Fashions India Pvt. Ltd.
Head Office Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited Knowledge House, Shyam Nagar Off Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai 400 060 Tel: +91 22-6644 2200 Fax: +91 22-6644 2222 Site: www.pantaloon.com