Gap Co-Founder Doris Fisher Dies At 94
Doris Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc and a key architect of modern American retail, has died at 94 in San Francisco. She helped build Gap into a global brand and shaped casual fashion for decades.
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Raymond Q4 Profit Falls 53%To Rs 11.93 Crore On Exceptional Loss
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- May 5, 2026
Raymond reported a 53 per cent decline in Q4 FY26 consolidated net profit to Rs 11.93 crore due to an exceptional item, even as revenue rose. FY26 full-year profit edged higher to Rs 53.54 crore with steady growth in core segments.
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Built For 50°C: Optimist Looks To Fix India’s AC Problem
- by kishan
- May 1, 2026
India’s AC market is expanding rapidly, but persistent gaps in performance, servicing and transparency are driving Optimist to focus on engineering-led, real-world solutions
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Kajaria Q4 Profit Jumps To Rs 156.6 Cr
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- May 1, 2026
Kajaria Ceramics reports Q4 profit of Rs 156.6 crore, announces Rs 296.7 crore buyback and Rs 6 dividend as revenue rises 12.4 per cent.
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Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Raises Rs 800 Cr To Scale Presence
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 29, 2026
The company will also use the capital to scale lab-grown diamond production and strengthen working capital
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Epack Durable Ups SDA Range With Infrared Cooktops To Diversify Revenue Streams
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 29, 2026
The company says that infrared cooktops are witnessing increasing adoption in India, driven by rising consumer preference for energy-efficient, portable and smokeless cooking solutions
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Acer Forays Into Travel Accessories Segment, Brings Luggage Lineup
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 29, 2026
The company is introducing a diverse lineup of travel-ready luggage, which includes the Melbourne, Melbourne Plus, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Brisbane and Predator series
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Trimex Foods Gets $40 Mn From Siguler Gulf, Eyes Pan-India Expansion
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 29, 2026
The company will utilise the capital to accelerate pan-India expansion of its existing brand portfolio as well as onboard new global brands
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Perfetti Van Melle Appoints Black White Orange As Chupa Chups India Licensing Agent
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 29, 2026
BWO will develop and manage the Chupa Chups licensing program across the Indian market, expanding the brand into a range of lifestyle and consumer product categories
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Blinkit Flags Slower Growth Ahead As Quick Commerce Stays Metro-centric
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 29, 2026
The company says that quick commerce today is still concentrated in the top 15 to 20 cities and in a relatively narrow set of categories