Starbucks pushes into Africa with Johannesburg cafe

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:16

More than 22,000 Starbucks cafes operate worldwide, but the US company`s famous grande lattes and frappuccinos have been almost entirely absent from fast-developing Africa.

IOC's Lotus Xangpo petrol pump world's highest altitude outlet

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:46

Besides cutting greenhouse gas emission, "the solar power generation system enables the retail outlet to save about Rs 30,000 per month," it said, adding that the investment in putting up the solar system is recoverable in about 18 months.

FSSAI rejected items still sold in Starbucks outlet

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 19:28

The company on its part said it is "diligently working with FSSAI" to provide information regarding pending applications.

Vadilal to open first Italian ice-cream outlet

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 22:48

Vadilal Industries Thursday said it will open its first cafe here offering Italian ice cream -artisanal gelato-under the brand melt in, on Womens day.

KFC outlet in Patna sealed

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 12:58

Bihar`s first KFC outlet has been sealed after it was found to be running without a licence, state Food Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said Friday.

Tom Ford plans to open first London store

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 14:57

Tom Ford is preparing to open his first standalone outlet on Sloane Street here.

Esprit to close stores if no buyer found: Paper

Last Updated: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 19:35

Hong Kong-listed Esprit Holdings may shut its North American stores if it cannot sell them as the troubled fashion retailer seeks to bolster its sagging image, its chief executive told German business daily Handelsblatt.

McDonald's goes hi-tech to attract young customers

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 21:41

With an aim of wooing young customers in India, fast food chain McDonald's is getting into the digital domain by launching applications for mobile phones and computers which will enable visitors at its outlets witness illusion of menu on offer.

Blast in fast food outlet in Australia

Last Updated: Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:54

The device was detonated in the men`s toilet cubicle at a McD restaurant.

Delhi gets first liquor outlet at shopping mall

Last Updated: Friday, April 9, 2010, 22:31

Delhi on Friday got its first liquor outlet at a shopping mall which promises less hassles in buying spirits as compared to that from regular shops.

4 killed in Peshawar explosion

Last Updated: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 23:10

At least 4 people were killed and over 15 injured in an explosion near an office plaza in this NWFP capital but the incident was not a terrorist attack, a police officer said.