Zara, the Spanish fashion retailer on Tuesday said that it is scaling to sell, repair pr donate second-hand clothes in some European countries from 12 December as the market for used clothes is growing. The ‘Pre-Owned’ service is currently accessible in the United Kingdom and France via Zara’s physical stores, its online platform, and a […]
Consumer demand for refurbished and pre-owned items in the United Kingdom and across Europe has generated a billion pound (USD 1.3 billion) industry for Amazon, according to its UK CEO. Many merchants and manufacturers expect that tendency to continue as consumers seek to save money and purchase more sustainably in response to rising pricing and […]
Daikin Air-conditioning India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries Japan, on Thursday, announced the commercialisation of its integrated air-conditioning & compressor manufacturing facility at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The new plant is spread across 75.5 acres, which aims to cater to the increasing demand for state-of-the-art air conditioning products manufactured in India, both domestically […]
Indian brands are prioritising customer experiences to drive growth, according to new research from Adobe. Most organisations are cutting their marketing and customer experience budgets – 42 per cent have already done so, and 37 per cent will in the next 12 months. In response, brands are seeking to drive efficiencies by deploying technology solutions […]
The festive season is the peak period for home decor retailers, as they usually witness a substantial surge in sales, sometimes doubling or even tripling their regular numbers. According to the retailers, these sales are often driven by customers planning major home makeovers, hosting parties, or purchasing new properties during festivals As the festive season […]
The market for Indian textiles and apparel manufacturers could reach USD 350 billion by 2030, owing to the long-term positive outlook for the Indian economy and a strong focus on emerging areas such as technical textiles, home furnishing, specialised fabrics and fashion apparel, according to the FICCI-Wazir Advisors report. “The transformational change for the textile […]
Coca-Cola India has unveiled its Coca-Cola cola brand in rPET bottles, with sizes ranging from 250 ml to 750 ml. These bottles, produced by key bottling partners, are crafted from 100 per cent food-grade rPET, excluding caps and labels. The initiative aims to enhance consumer awareness regarding the recyclability of the packaging. Moon Beverages, Coca-Cola’s […]
The global coffee industry has seen remarkable expansion in recent years, with growing demand for coffee surging by 28.6 million kilogram bags, far exceeding production, Vanusia Nogueira, Executive Director, International Coffee Organisation told BW Retail World. In the past three years, coffee production and consumption have surged, leading to a deficit in the market, she […]
Apple shared its ambitious vision to become carbon neutral across its entire business, including its manufacturing and supply chain, by 2030. The company’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Lisa Jackson, discussed the challenges and strategies behind this commitment in an interview with TechCrunch. He said that to achieve carbon neutrality, Apple will […]
In a world where the echoes of environmental concerns are growing louder, a refreshing wave of change has emerged, powered by India’s influential celebrities and their retail brands. Notable names like Kriti Sanon’s Hyphen, Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s investment in Blue Tribe, and Deepika Padukone’s 82.E are transcending their fame, channeling […]
