Restructuring Pantaloon Retail: The 'Future Group' Initiative
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Case Code: BSTR227 Case Length: 21 Pages Period: 2004-2006 Pub Date: 2006 Teaching Note: Available |
Price: Rs.300 Organization: Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited, Future Group Industry: Retail Countries: India Themes: Corporate Strategy, Corporate Restructuring, Joint ventures, and Strategic Alliances |
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Abstract
The case discusses the restructuring initiatives of the Pantaloon group, a leading retailing group in India. In March 2006, the group renamed itself as the 'Future Group' and was further divided into six verticals - Future Retail, Future Brands, Future Space, Future Capital, Future Media, and Future Logistics. The case discusses the rationale behind the group's restructuring initiative and its plans for the future. The case also highlights the competitive nature of the organized retail sector in India and the issue of foreign direct investment.
Issues
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives
- Understand the issues and challenges faced by an organized retailer in a developing economy like India
- Appreciate and understand the issues concerned with organizational restructuring
Contents
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A New Identity
Background Note
The 'Future Group'
New Business Ventures
Recruiting New Talent
The Road Ahead
Exhibits
Keywords
Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited, Organized Retail Management, Future Group, Organization Restructuring, Apparel Manufacturer, Kishore Biyani, Joint Venture, Pantaloon Knowledge Group, Emerging Market, Global Retailers, Competitive Strategy, Carrefour SA, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Reliance Retail Limited, Tesco Plc.
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