Reliance Brands through its wholly owned subsidiary in UK (RBUK), has on Wednesday signed a definitive agreement to enter a joint venture with UK-based Superdry PLC, marking a significant new chapter in its partnership with Superdry PLC. Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and began operations in 2007 with […]
The era of sipping artisanal coffee has seamlessly merged with the realm of art, transforming cafes into havens for artists to not only unwind but also expand their creative horizons. Art cafés are places that combine a traditional café with an art gallery or creative space. These spaces offer a unique and relaxing atmosphere for […]
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has registered a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, promoting the upcoming Big Billion Days sale. CAIT deems the advertisement as “misleading” and detrimental to the interests of small retailers in the country. In its statement, CAIT has […]
Avenue Supermarts, the owner and operator of the retail chain DMart, reported an 18.51% increase in standalone revenue from operations, reaching Rs 12,307.72 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. This compares to the revenue from operations of Rs 10,384.66 crore in the same period the previous year, as stated in a […]
Meesho, the ecommerce marketplace, has said that it has made the platform inclusive for non-GST sellers. The platform has made significant technological adaptations which will enable non-GST sellers to start selling on the platform from 1 October 2023. This move comes in response to the recent announcement made by the GST Council that allows ecommerce […]
Retail inflation for industrial workers saw a decrease to 6.91 per cent in August from 7.54 per cent in July this year, primarily driven by lower prices of certain food items. According to a statement from the Labour Bureau, “Year-on-year inflation for August was at 6.91 per cent, compared to 7.54 per cent the previous […]
Online sellers are gearing up for a promising festive season in 2023, expecting a significant uptick in sales after a rocky first three quarters of the year. A report by Redseer Strategy Consultants highlighted the optimism among sellers, with at least a 15 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in festive sales anticipated. The report, based […]
JioMart and Meta completed their one-year partnership through which they have enabled consumers to simply browse and shop for their household needs through WhatsApp chats and making shopping easier for Indian consumers. “Celebrating one year of enabling Indians to shop with ease, JioMart and WhatsApp’s collaboration has proven to be one of the most successful […]
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has imposed a total ban on serving hookah in hotels, restaurants, bars and commercial establishments in Haryana. Teams will be formed to stop the serving of Hookah in bars, pubs and restaurants. Amit Bhatia, Deputy Excise Commissioner in the State said, “The Chief Minister has taken this decision regarding public […]
In today’s landscape, there’s a perception that ecommerce is on the rise, but the facts tell a different story. Bricks and mortars still remain a very important part of the electronics market, said Sanjeev Mehtani, Chief Sales Officer, Acer India in an exclusive conversation with BW Retail World. “Reports indicate that 54 per cent of […]
