Industry experts share insights on the transformative impact of technology and changing consumer behaviours in reshaping the retail landscape at the BW Retail World’s Building Blocks of Retail Summit Technology has had an immense impact on the retail industry in recent years. There has been a lot of chatter on how new formats of retail […]
A surge in spiritual tourism has resulted in a retail boom in holy towns spanning areas like as fashion and clothing, food and drinks, hypermarkets, homeware and department stores, and consumer electronics, according to a CBRE South Asia research. The report identifies Amritsar, Ajmer, Varanasi, Katra, Somnath, Shirdi, Ayodhya, Puri, Tirupati, Mathura, Dwarka, Bodh Gaya, […]
The retail sector received a total of USD 494 million in funding in Q1 2024 to date which is a 34 per cent drop compared to USD 751 million raised in the same period Q4 2023, according to a report by Tracxn. However, India Tech Quarterly Funding Report – Q1 2024 stated that it is […]
Icra-rated securitised pools have shown healthy performance, with collection efficiencies ranging from 92 to 107 per cent across all asset classes in FY2024 so far, aided by a favourable operating environment, rigorous collection efforts, and adoption of digitised processes. Housing loans (HL) and loans against property (LAP) pools have showcased steady collections in FY2024 so […]
The second edition of BW Retail World Summit and Awards, scheduled to take place on 28 March 2024 includes industry titans from brands such as DLF Retail, Lacoste India, Barista Coffee and more to explore the impact of new age technologies and evolving consumer behaviours transforming the modern retail landscape BW Retail World, in association […]
Reliance-owned Hamleys – the historic British toy brand – has further expanded in Italy with its second flagship store opening in Galleria Alberto Sordi, one of the most iconic locations in the heart of Rome. This strategic expansion, in partnership with GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A., Italy’s leading player in toy production and distribution, closely follows the […]
From immersive brand stores to sustainable practices, Sudhandhu Pokhriyal, CEO of Hindware’s Bath and Tiles Business speaks to BW Retail World in an exclusive conversation For Hindware, a brand entrenched in the ethos of Indian households for over six decades, the essence lies in understanding the pulse of the consumer. “Many categories, especially in FMCG […]
Vishal Mega Mart is reportedly planning a USD 1 billion initial public offering (IPO) that would value the company at up to USD 5 billion. The IPO proceeds are intended to fund the addition of new stores, according to sources familiar with the matter as reported by Reuters. Switzerland’s Partners Group and India’s Kedaara Capital, […]
Retail inflation in India eased a tad in February to 5.09 per cent from 5.10 per cent the prior month. It was at a four-month high of 5.69 per cent in December. The retail inflation in India, though within RBI’s 2-6 per cent comfort level, is above the ideal 4 per cent scenario. The latest […]
TATA Starbucks said that it crossed its milestone of 400 stores in India. With a vision to establish 1000 stores by 2028, the newest store in Coimbatore will mark a significant milestone in the journey of delivering the signature Starbucks experience to consumers across the nation. Since its inception in the Indian market in 2012, […]
