Ecommerce giant strengthens its content play, leveraging Bollywood and celebrity-led infotainment to deepen consumer engagement Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Pinkvilla India, one of the country’s leading digital infotainment platforms. The deal marks a significant step in Flipkart’s broader strategy to expand its content footprint […]
The appointment marks a milestone in the gifting giant’s 46-year legacy, blending tradition with fresh leadership for a new growth phase Archies, India’s popular gifting brand, has appointed Hanisha Gandhi as its Executive Director, the first woman – and the first outsider – to hold the role in the company’s 46-year history. The landmark […]
Ethical beauty brand reopens with a bold new retail concept, passionfruit-inspired experiences, and a community-driven design British-born ethical beauty brand The Body Shop has unveiled its reimagined Workshop Store at DLF Mall of India, Noida, drawing enthusiastic crowds and reaffirming its commitment to purpose-led beauty. More than 100 eager shoppers queued outside the store […]
Dishi Somani, Director & Designer of DishiS Designer Jewellery, speaks with BW Retail World about her creative journey, evolving consumer preferences, and her vision to take the brand global
Royal Enfield’s annual celebration of moto-culture gears up for November 21–23 with custom builds, high-octane races, electrifying music, and global rider communities Goa is set to reverberate once again with the unmistakable rumble of engines as Motoverse 2025, Royal Enfield’s flagship celebration of moto-culture, roars back from 21–23 November. Often described as the “Mainstage […]
Japanese dining chain backed by IAN, Samved VC and LetsVenture; aims for 90 outlets and Rs 200 crore revenue by 2027 Harajuku Tokyo Café, one of India’s fastest-growing Japanese casual dining and QSR chains, has raised $2 million (Rs 19 crore) in seed funding to fuel its national expansion. The round was co-led by […]
Aashish Kumbhat, Co-Founder of smart wearables brand Urban, speaks to BW Retail World about milestones, growth, market strategy and the brand’s ambitions beyond wearables The brand began as a single store operation in Chennai some 15 years ago. Today, Urban has a retail network of over 12,000 stores across South India. What have been […]
Co-founders Of D’Moksha Homes India, Manav Dhanda (CEO) and Shailendra Singh (COO) on building a global eco-conscious home décor brand D’Moksha was founded with a clear focus on sustainable luxury. What was the original inspiration behind the brand, and how has that evolved since inception? The idea for D’Moksha was born out of a […]
From dim sums to bao buns, Happy Monk is redefining frozen food with premium, handmade Asian small plates. Co-founder Deepthi Nair talks about inspiration, challenges, and the road ahead
Ecommerce giant strengthens India’s digital economy with hands-on training, grassroots engagement, and inclusive skilling initiatives Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace, has shared significant milestones under its Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA), reinforcing its mission to build future-ready talent and strengthen the digital economy. According to the company’s official statement, since launch, over 6,400 learners […]
