Myntra has received a significant investment of USD 54 million from its parent company, Flipkart. The injection of funds comes at a critical juncture for Myntra, as it faces intensified rivalry from competitors such as Reliance’s Ajio and Tata Cliq. The funding was disclosed through regulatory filings in Singapore and is the second such major […]
Sneakers are becoming increasingly popular in India, with a revenue forecast of USD 2.80 billion for the fiscal year of 2024. This is according to a recent report by Statista, which highlights the growing trend of sneakers being seen as more than just footwear. This revelation underscores the expanding allure of sneakers, which have transcended […]
US asset manager Davidson Kempner, owner of Britain’s Oak Furnitureland, is in talks with Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton about backing an offer for the clothes brand, Sky News said on Monday, the news agency Reuters reported. According to the article, the discussions are still in the early stages, and there is no certainty that Davidson Kempner […]
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL), on Wednesday, reported a rise of 16 per cent in consolidated revenue from operations in the third quarter ended December 2023 despite muted demand, it said in a regulatory filing. In Q3 FY24, the company recorded consolidated revenue from operations at Rs 4,167 crore compared to Rs 3,589 crore […]
Trent, a part of the Tata Group, on Wednesday reported a 139.4 per cent surge in consolidated net profit at Rs 370.64 crore in the third quarter (Q2) ended December 2023 against the consolidated net profit of Rs 154.81 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, it said in a regulatory filing. The company’s total […]
The board of directors of FSN E-commerce Ventures announced in a regulatory filing that it has deliberated on implementing restructuring initiatives for its group businesses during a board meeting on Tuesday. The primary aim of these measures is to achieve strategic objectives by creating operational synergies through the rationalisation of business operations and assigning them […]
The operator of omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, FSN E-commerce Ventures reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 16.2 crore for the quarter ended December on Tuesday, which grew 97 per cent year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 8.2 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations climbed 22 per cent YoY to Rs […]
Flipkart on Wednesday said that it will begin offering free same-day delivery of items across many categories in February. The facility would initially be offered in 20 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Ludhiana, Nagpur, Siliguri, Vijayawada, and Coimbatore, according to a statement from the Bengaluru-based firm. Products across categories like mobile phones, fashion, beauty products, […]
Meesho is gaining traction and share as the fastest-growing ecommerce platform in India, according to the latest report by Alliance Bernstein. The findings reveal that Meesho currently has a GMV run rate of over USD 5 billion and around 120 million average monthly active users. In December 2023, Meesho exhibited 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) […]
Real estate consulting firm CBRE South Asia has released its ‘India Market Monitor Q4 2023’ report. The retail sector in India experienced a record-breaking leasing activity in 2023, reaching 7.1 million sq. ft. across eight cities, marking a 47 per cent YoY increase. This surge indicates growing interest from retailers in establishing new setups, expanding, […]
