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Liberty Group has set its sights on opening 100 more stores during the next financial year.

PEOPLE, a Madura Fashion & Lifestyle brand, opened its 100th store in the country in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in the brands' short journey.

Global pizza brand PizzaExpress is looking at major expansion across India in the next five years by opening 50 restaurants. The brand will invest about Rs 150 crore for the same.

Home furnishings and furniture brand, Fabfurnish looks to raise about $50 million in the next six months for strengthening infrastructure, technology and market development.

MakeMyTrip, a comprehensive online travel site is looking forward to open stores pan-India with special focus on category B and C cities.

Leading Jewellery Group, Gitanjali plans to progressively expand in the USA followed by UAE, Japan and China.

Fitness brand, Reebok plans to open around 15 new format stores ‘Fitness Studios’ in India by the end of 2016.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, one of the leading global hospitality companies has recently appointed Kurt Straub as Vice President, Operations, India.

Celio, a French family-owned business brand that offers men’s ready to wear clothing has its presence worldwide. The brand is planning to add over 50 more stores in India by year-end, and has around 1,000 stores across the globe.

Ezeego1.com, the online travel search company has plans to open 15 new outlets this year.

Owned by Mohan Impressions Pvt Ltd, the personalised gifting brand Presto Wonders has massive expansion plans to open close to 500 stores by the end of this decade.

Allen Solly, announced its exclusive partnership with the most prestigious tennis event in the world, The Championships, Wimbledon.

Courier and cargo brand, DTDC is eyeing major franchise expansion with plans to open 10,000 outlets by 2016. The brand presently has a total of 7500 stores across India and is targeting tier II and III cities for expansion.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has inked a deal with Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), the parent company of Domino's Pizza, to deliver pizzas while passengers are traveling in trains.

North American fast-food chain Burger King, is planning to open its restaurants in Bengaluru and Punjab. Having making its debut in November last year in India, the company has opened 12 outlets in the National Capital Region and Mumbai.