Retail News Round up

* IIM-A study suggests ‘brick and click’ model for retail growth.

* Consulting loses to e-commerce at B-schools.

* Lalbhai Jr bets on custom clothing for e-comm.

* LVMH to Expand Retail Network for Watch Brands to compete Swatch Group AG.

* Shoppers Stop bestowed with five prestigious awards.

* Unique identification number for hallmarked jewellery: BIS.

* Google will show restaurant menu, prices in search.

* World coffee production may rise marginally to 145.8 million bags this year.

* Shah Rukh Khan says will never deride a brand he once endorsed.

* Microsoft to compete with Google’s Android with low-cost tablets.

* Google to sell $50 customizable modular smartphones by early next year.

* Online wholesale platform launched for Indian retailer; provide buyback of unsold stock.

* Snapdeal ramps up tech solutions for sellers.

* John Lewis looks to digital innovation as next big thing in retail.