The January 2013 issue of IMAGES Retail discusses FDI in retail: the India opportunity. The government has finally opened the doors for foreign investment. What kind of impact will it have on the Indian landscape Read the cover story. Retail Excellence column covers Skipper Furnishing, which has 11 stores across 8 cities, is planning top open 50 more in the next 2 years. In the Entrepreneur section Dilip Doshi recounts the story behind Organic Haus. The issue also carries an innovative concept Cherishing Moments – the kisok which offers innovative products made of wax and profiling of Mumbai-based specialty store chain Arabian Nights which brings to you a whiff of the traditional Arabian culture. Harminder Sahni suggests retailers to pool resources and follow a collaborative model for brand building. It also has an exclusive interaction with Rajesh Jain of Lacoste. Also, TRRAIN Retail Awards felicitating 18 retail associates on Retail Employees Day and a report on the Middle East Retail Forum 2012.