With a global valuation of 3.8 billion USD in 2022, Hello Kitty is primed for substantial retail sales growth in India over the next five years Hello Kitty’s parent company, Sanrio has appointed Dream Theatre as its licensing agency to foray into the Indian market. With a global valuation of 3.8 billion USD in 2022, […]
JLL India projects a surge in organised retail space totalling 45 million square feet across seven major cities By 2028, nearly 90 retail real estate properties, covering approximately 450 lakh square feet, are anticipated to emerge across seven major Indian cities, driven by rising demand for quality assets, according to JLL India. The real estate […]
J.K. Dadoo, MBA, IIMA and IAS Retd. writes for BW Retail World as he delves into factors driving India’s retail expansion India has six megacities with over 10 million population and 13 cities with over four million population. 46 cities have a population of over a million and may grow by 50 per cent by […]
As V2 Retail targets a turnover around 1500 to 1600 crores this fiscal year with its data-driven strategy, Director Akash Agarwal speaks to BW Retail World exclusively on expansion in tier 2 and 3 cities, operational efficiency and more V2 Retail is gearing up for aggressive expansion, targeting a staggering 40-50 per cent growth in […]
The value retailer enters 46 new cities, bolstering its presence across India Trent’s value apparel format, Zudio, achieved a record expansion in fiscal 2024, opening 203 new stores and entering 46 new cities, bringing its total number of stores to 545. “During the year, Zudio added 203 new stores to its portfolio and consolidated 10 […]
Inditex’s joint venture with Tata sees revenue growth slow to 8 per cent, marking a significant decline from previous years Spain’s Inditex, the parent company of the popular fashion brand Zara, experienced its slowest sales growth in India, excluding the pandemic year, during FY24. As the world’s largest fashion group, Inditex faced increasing competition in […]
In an exclusive conversation with BW Retail World, Hemant Sagar, co-founder of Genes Lecoanet Hemant shares insights on the brand’s evolution, commitment to sustainability and plans for expansion Fashion serves as a mirror reflecting the collective consciousness, intertwining individual expression with broader societal influences. Lecoanet Hemant, founded by Indo-French-German designers, Hemant Sagar and Didier Lecoanet, […]
After hitting $10B revenue, Sephora sent cookies to appreciate employees, sparking backlash for perceived lack of substantial recognition or financial rewards Sephora reached a significant milestone of revenue of $10B. Achieving such a high level of revenue solidifies Sephora’s position as a leader in the global beauty and cosmetics retail industry. It reflects the company’s […]
Amazon India announced the launch of a ‘Yoga store’ which includes Yoga essentials from Indian sellers. “The store not only extends an opportunity for customers to adopt a healthier lifestyle but also aims to boost the growth of emerging Indian brands and manufacturers in the health and fitness category,” the company said in its official […]
To mark World Environment Day 2023, Westlife Foodworld, owner and operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India will progressively install rooftop solar panels on one-third of its new restaurants in FY24. This move is part of the company’s goal to increase the use of renewable energy., according to an official statement. In the […]
