Ubon Bets Big On Make In India, Retail Reach
Ubon Co-Founder Mandeep Arora discusses the brand’s journey, Make in India manufacturing, & emerging consumer trends in India’s mobile accessories market
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Urban Company Shuts Saudi Arabia Operations Amid Profitability Push
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 3, 2026
Home services platform exits the Kingdom after winding down its subsidiary, signalling a sharper focus on profitability and core markets Urban Company has officially wound up its operations in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of its direct presence in the Gulf nation as the home services platform sharpens its focus on profitability and sustainable […]
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Thermocool Targets Rail Commuters With Digital Transit Push
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 2, 2026
Brand expands its transit media footprint with the “Har Shehar Dikhega India Ka Naya Andaaz” campaign, targeting millions of daily railway commuters Home appliances brand Thermocool has expanded its transit media presence with the launch of a large-scale digital advertising campaign across prominent railway hubs, including Prayagraj, Anand Vihar and Moradabad. The campaign, titled […]
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Voltas Opens First COCO Store In UP Expanding Retail Presence
- by Tarannum Manjul
- May 21, 2026
Voltas, Lucknow COCO store, Tata Group, air conditioners, Voltas Beko, consumer durables, retail expansion, Uttar Pradesh, home appliances, cooling solutions
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Godfrey Phillips Q4 Profit Rises 87% On Higher Margins
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- May 18, 2026
Godfrey Phillips India reports an 86.7 per cent rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 521.4 crore on higher margins and revenue growth; board recommends Rs 33 final dividend.
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Indian Consumers Shift To Value-Led Spending Amid Cautious Outlook
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- May 7, 2026
Deloitte’s Consumer Signals report shows Indian consumers are becoming more cautious and value-driven, prioritising essentials, premium experiences and EVs
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Local Brands Command 79% Of FMCG Spend In Asia, Shows Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 25, 2026
Sharing the example of Parle, the report says that national pride has evolved into an operationalised purpose which now guides portfolios and channels
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Boat Enters Dashcam Market With Hive 4K, ADAS Range
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 9, 2026
Boat expands into automotive tech with the Hive Dashcam series, offering 4K recording, Sony STARVIS sensors, GPS tracking and ADAS features across three price segments.
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Urban Company Q3 Revenue Up 32%, Losses Continue
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 24, 2026
Urban Company reported a 32 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue and NTV in Q3 FY26, even as losses persisted due to continued investments in its InstaHelp housekeeping vertical, according to a shareholder letter.
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Retailers Cautiously Optimistic On Double-digit Growth In 2026: RAI CEO
- by kishan
- January 1, 2026
In an interview, Kumar Rajagopalan notes that retailers see clear business opportunities and are hopeful of returning to double-digit growth, but are far more measured than in the past