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Footwear retailer Metro Brands to open 225 new stores, aims for 10-15% sales growth
Metro Brands, a Mumbai-based footwear retailer, plans to open 225 new stores over the next two financial years, backed by steady cash flow. The...
TechnoSport to open 15-16 new stores across South India this fiscal year
Tiruppur-based sportswear brand Technosport plans to expand its South Indian presence by opening 15-16 new stores this financial year, targeting Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra...
Rapid growth of quick commerce platforms threatening fair competition: AICPDF
As the debate over "predatory pricing policies" by ecommerce platforms continues, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has called on Union Commerce...
UK brand Laura Ashley to enter Indian market in 2025 via licensing deal
Laura Ashley, the iconic British lifestyle brand, will enter the Indian market via a licensing model next year.͏Pa͏rtnering with Brad͏ford License India, La͏ura Ashley...
Indian consumers stick with retail chains despite e-commerce boom
Despite the growth of e-commerce, Indian consumers continue to shop at retail chains for premium products and during major sales or festive seasons, a...
Jewellery retailer Joyalukkas to open 60 new stores in 3 years, drops IPO plans
Joyalukkas, a leading jeweller, plans to open 60 new stores over the next three years, mainly outside the southern states.The mo͏ve ͏aims to boost...
Clarks ends two-year joint venture with Reliance Retail, shuts all Indian stores
Reliance Retail and UK-based Clarks have ended their two-year joint venture due to significant disagreements over the terms of their partnership, according to three...
Decathlon to invest €100 Mn in India to expand store network and strengthen local manufacturing
French sports retailer Decathlon plans to invest €100 million (about INR 933 crore) in India over the next five years. The investment aims to...
Neville Tata takes charge of Star Bazaar, marking next generation leadership in Tata Group
Neville Tata has taken charge of Star Bazaar, heralding the rise of the next generation within the Tata Group. Star Bazaar, the hypermarket division...
Ikea tests same-day delivery in Hyderabad, plans nationwide rollout by next year
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is testing same-day delivery in Hyderabad and aims to expand it across all its markets within the next year. Additionally,...
Bagzone Lifestyles expands portfolio with online-exclusive brand Lavie Signature
Bagzone Lifestyles Pvt Ltd, the parent company of Lavie and Lavie Luxe, has launched an online-exclusive brand, Lavie Signature. Positioned between Lavie and Lavie...
The Organic World to expand to 100 stores by FY26, targets Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune
The Organic World, a South Indian grocery retail chain and flagship brand of Nimida Group, plans to grow its store count to 100 by...