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Indifi Technologies, an enabler for SME funding in India, has allied with Travel Boutique Online (TBO) in a bid to enhance businesses for travel agents.

Godrej Appliances is eyeing at opening 65 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) by the end of 2016.

One of India's leading gymnasium chains Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd hopes to add 100 fitness centres over the next three years to take the total above 250.

Jewel Hub, an online retail portal for diamond jewellery has just revealed its plans to set up 100 touch and feel pop-up stores largely via franchise model over the next two years.

?After making its presence felt in modern trade, Godrej Protekt is all set to expand its footprint by entering into general trade. The brand is also looking for business partners.

South Africa-based casual dining restaurant chain Barcelos is looking forward to set up about 40 outlets by the end of 2019.

After making a name in watches and jewellery categories, Titan plans to launch saris to take on ethnic wear retailers.

Adidas has declared Kasper Rorsted as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Herbert Hainer, who has led the brand since 2001 and is the longest-serving boss of a German blue-chip.

Indianink by Suditi Industries Ltd is eyeing at opening 10-15 stores by this quarter. The brand is also looking for franchise partners for expansion.

?Global home appliances major Whirlpool is planning to expand its network to 16 major cities in India by March 2016.

?Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd has recently acquired 51% stake in home decor and accessories online portal India Circus Retail Pvt. Ltd.

Making its fourth investment this year, top industrialist Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in baby care products retailer FirstCry.

Apple India has written to Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to set up its own Apple branded stores in India. The brand presently sells its products through a network of franchisee-owned stores.

American pre-school educator Sesame Street has expanded its network in Pune with the launch of two more centres at Pimple Saudagar and Hadapsar. Sesame Street is currently present across 11 cities in India.

Mahindra Retail, a part of the USD 16.9 billion Mahindra Group had announced that it will be bringing Carter’s Inc, America’s leading brand of children’s clothing, gifts and accessories, to its chain of BabyOye stores across India.