2025 marks a significant pivot in the apparel industry, the changes taking place are not incremental, but fundamental, writes Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI)
Retailers must learn to strike a healthy balance between investing in physical stores versus digital channels, manage rising costs without compromising quality, writes Vijay Bansal, Managing Director (MD) at Cantabil Retail India
New Balance appoints actor Janhvi Kapoor as its first brand ambassador in India as it targets growth in one of its fastest-growing markets.
The report states that value fashion players outperformed in the quarter with players having exposure to the east seeing benefits of early festive season
Shoppers Stop partners with ace turtle to launch G-STAR across India, fusing global fashion with tech-powered retail innovation and expanding premium access for Indian consumers
Initially available in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune, the collection features ready-to-wear pieces that reflect the brand’s signature design ethos
Emerging from a modest mill on the banks of Thane Creek, the brand has consistently set benchmarks in craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural relevance
Sunil Pathare says that while consumers are brand loyal in their category, the younger generation (Gen Z) are more experiment-driven in nature
The fund will be utilised in scaling its 100-minute delivery and try-at-home service for urban consumers
The report notes that India’s branded apparel market is fast becoming mainstream, and over 50 per cent of apparel spend will be brand-led by 2030
