Feb 9, 2016 - Bandhan Bank is hiring again to fill gaps in credit operation, branch banking

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Sree Vijaykumar From the Editor's Desk So, Amazon is opening physical bookstores now, perhaps hundreds of them. As this article suggests, maybe the pendulum has swung far enough towards selling online and low prices alone don't cut it any more. After all, there's very little differentiation online, other than lower prices. What about shopping as entertainment! In the physical world, a great storefront, a helpful staff member, a chance discovery can all add up to a pleasant shopping experience. Will brick and mortar make a comeback? - Comment Bandhan Bank is hiring again to fill gaps in credit operation, branch banking The new bank has set up over 610 branches in a very short time after beginning operation in August last year with 501-strong network. Complimentary Report : Omni-channel marketing-Do you understand the fundamental shifts that have changed the marketing landscape? 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Apple needs to apply afresh for single brand retail in India Apple will have to submit a fresh application for opening single brand retail stores in the country, as certain gaps have been found in the initial proposal. Digital India will create impact by 2018, says Forrester Report says India will feel the impact once private players start leveraging broadband infrastructure to expand products and services 2 out of every 3 smart watches shipped in 2015 were Apple, says report Apple dominated the smart watch market in 2015, accounting for over 12 million units and two-thirds of all shipments according to Canalys estimates. 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