India’s vegetable oil imports have increased by 33 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach 18.66 lakh tonne in August. This is attributed to lower duties and a revival of demand after a decline in domestic rates, as reported by the Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA). India is the world’s leading vegetable oil buyer, and its imports […]
Preliminary data from state-owned firms reveals that diesel sales in India have declined for the second consecutive month in September. The drop in demand is attributed to rains that have dampened industrial activity and reduced the need for diesel in certain regions of the country. While diesel sales by three state-owned fuel retailers saw a […]
Chai Sutta Bar, the brand known for its diverse range of tea offerings, revealed its latest Agra outlet offerings with nine distinct tea flavors to delight its customers. “Contrary to any misunderstandings, Chai Sutta Bar has always been about tea, not sutta (smoke) or bar. This expansion of the tea menu underscores the brand’s commitment […]
Louis Philippe, a men’s apparel brand and a division of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) appointed Shilpi Pachauri as the Head of Retail Operations. Pachauri took to LinkedIn to share this news saying, “I am thrilled to announce my new role as Head of Retail Operations at Louis Philippe.” “From managing diverse human resource […]
Hamleys, a toy retailer inaugurated its very first exclusive retail store in Italy with franchisee Giochi Preziosi S.P.A (GP), a player in Italy’s toy manufacturing and distribution industry. Under the terms of the franchise agreement, GP has secured the exclusive rights to operate Hamleys stores throughout Italy. This store opening will soon be followed by […]
India’s brick-and-mortar retail universe is bouncing back with strong leasing activity of 3.16 million square feet recorded in the first six months of the current calendar year till June, according to a study released by JLL on day one of the MAPIC India conference, Wednesday. Leasing activity in the retail sector was believed to have […]
American Express India announced the launch of its hyperlocal platform ‘Offers Next Door’ in India, it features exciting offers across neighborhood stores in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore. The offers are spread across categories including fashion & lifestyle, departmental stores & grocery and health & wellness. Cardmembers can avail of the offer communicated to them […]
Hamleys, a toy shop announced the launch of its highly-anticipated ‘Hamleys Play’ in Lucknow for the first time at LuLu Mall on Saturday, 2nd September 2023. Based on the philosophy of community and parent-child bonding, this one-of-its-kind concept has been built with painstaking attention to detail such that it engages toddlers, kids, and parents alike. […]
Galaxy High Street, a shopping and lifestyle destination in Vapi, Gujarat, announced the opening of The Body Shop’s first store in the project. The highly anticipated store is set to offer an exceptional range of ethical and sustainable beauty and skincare products to the discerning residents of Vapi, Valsad, Daman & Silvassa. “We extend a […]
Deficient Rainfall in several parts of India may cause pulse prices to surge, adding to the burden on the masses after rising vegetable costs. With the sowing season about to end, pulses sowing have declined further and is expected to be largely lower, according to a recent report. The report Monsoon and Sowing: Update released […]
