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In this issue

Anchored by the energy of the IReC x D2C event in Bengaluru, this issue brings to life the D2C 100, our most powerful curation of brands that are redefining India’s consumer economy. More than a list, the D2C 100 is a reflection of a movement—one driven by ambition, experimentation, and a relentless focus on the consumer. From leveraging quick commerce to building deep, direct relationships, today’s D2C brands are transforming how India shops, engages, and experiences products. What began as a startup wave has rapidly evolved into a formidable growth engine, with the sector poised to touch $72 billion by 2030.

Beyond D2C, this edition also captures the broader shifts shaping India’s retail narrative—from global brands deepening their India play, to beauty collaborations gaining momentum, and cloud kitchens scaling rapidly across emerging markets. Together, these stories paint a picture of an industry in motion—dynamic, competitive, and full of opportunity.

THE ORGANIC WORLD EXPANDS CLEAN GROCERY FOOTPRINT

The Organic World is redefining grocery shopping in India with its focus on clean-label, \"worry-free\" products. Since its inception in 2017, the brand has grown to over 30 stores.

3 mins

HOW QUICK COMMERCE IS REWIRING GROWTH IN INDIA'S PACKAGED FOOD INDUSTRY

Quick Commerce share in the overall packaged F&B market is set to rise significantly, from about 4 percent today to nearly 15-20 percent by the end of the decade.

3 mins

GLOBAL BRANDS BET BIG ON INDIA'S RETAIL BOOM

India has emerged as a key destination for global fashion and lifestyle brands, driven by rising incomes, a young population, and growing demand for branded products. International players are entering through partnerships, digital-first strategies, and offline retail to tap into this fast-growing market.

3 mins

INDRIYA TARGETS 75 STORES and a TOP 3 SPOT in JEWELRY SEGMENT

Indriya, the jewelry venture of the Aditya Birla Group, is rapidly expanding its footprint across India with an aggressive retail strategy, design-led offerings, and a franchise-driven model aimed at capturing a larger share of the country's growing organized jewelry market.

4 mins

SNITCH TARGETS $25B MEN'S FASHION MARKET

India’s men’s fashion market is undergoing a sharp transformation, driven by a young, trend-conscious consumer base and the rapid rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands.

3 mins

POWERING INDIA'S PREVENTIVE HEALTH REVOLUTION

India's nutraceutical and preventive wellness landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a growing shift toward proactive health management, clean-label nutrition, and long-term wellbeing.

3 mins

BREWING A NEW CULTURE

Third Wave Coffee operates within a rapidly expanding and underpenetrated segment of India's broader coffee ecosystem.

3 mins

CRAFTING A LEGACY OF TIMELESS LUXURY

In India's evolving luxury landscape, where consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about quality, provenance, and design, legacy-led brands are finding renewed relevance.

3 mins

BETTING BIG ON PREMIUM INNERWEAR DEMAND

India's men's innerwear and athleisure market, valued at over Rs 35,000 crore, is undergoing a significant transformation as consumers increasingly prioritize comfort, quality, and performance.

2 mins

SCALING A RS 500 CRORE BEAUTY BRAND

RENÉE has emerged as one of India's fastest-growing beauty brands, driven by a clear focus on innovation-led makeup that addresses real consumer needs.

2 mins

BUILDING INDIA'S LARGEST FOOD TECH PLATFORM

India's online food delivery market, currently valued at approximately $30 billion, is witnessing sustained growth of 15-20 percent annually, driven by urbanization, rising digital adoption, and evolving consumer lifestyles.

1 mins

TAPPING INTO A GROWING RS 1,700 CR MARKET

India's female hygiene market, currently valued at approximately Rs 1,700 crore, is witnessing strong growth driven by rising awareness around personal hygiene and wellness.

2 mins

BREWING A SCALABLE, PERFORMANCE-LED PERSONAL CARE BRAND

Launched in 2016, mCaffeine entered the Indian personal care market with a sharply defined insight—the lack of awareness around caffeine as a skincare ingredient.

2 mins

WOODEN STREET EYES GROWTH BEYOND FURNITURE

Founded in Udaipur, Wooden Street was established with a clear vision—to bring structure, quality, and customization to India’s largely unorganized furniture market.

1 mins

POWERING INDIA'S SKINCARE EVOLUTION

India's beauty and personal care market, currently valued at $30–35 billion, presents a massive and expanding opportunity, driven by increasingly aware and research-oriented consumers.

2 mins

BUILDING INDIA'S TRUSTED ORGANIC DAIRY ECOSYSTEM

India's organic food and dairy market is at a significant turning point, driven by rising consumer awareness around health, food quality, and provenance.

2 mins

SCALING A SCIENCE-BACKED BEAUTY BRAND

India's beauty and personal care market is at a pivotal inflection point, with active ingredient-led skincare, conscious beauty, and digital discovery shaping the next phase of growth.

2 mins

REIMAGINING FAST FASHION FOR INDIA'S GEN Z CONSUMER

Founded in 2022, NEWME has quickly positioned itself as a D2C-first, omnichannel fashion brand catering exclusively to Gen Z women aged 18–26 across Tier I, II, and III cities.

2 mins

DESIGN-LED GROWTH, GLOBAL AMBITIONS

India's jewelry market continues to expand with growing digital adoption, rising disposable income, and strong cultural relevance.

1 mins

A MADE-IN- INDIA BRAND WITH GLOBAL AMBITIONS

uppercase is redefining India's luggage and travel gear market with a 100 percent Made-in-India, sustainability-led approach.

1 mins

BUILDING A FARM-TO-FORK D2C POWER-HOUSE

India's food landscape is witnessing a decisive shift as consumers increasingly prioritize health, transparency, and quality.

2 mins

FROM PERIOD CARE TO EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS

The Indian feminine hygiene market is witnessing strong momentum, currently valued at approximately $1.16 billion and expected to reach $2.29 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 11.7 percent. While penetration has improved over the years, the real opportunity now lies beyond access—in upgrading the overall consumer experience.

1 mins

SHAPING INDIA'S DEMI-FINE JEWELRY MARKET

Palmonas is at the forefront of India's fast-evolving demi-fine jewelry segment, positioned between fine and imitation jewelry.

2 mins

INDIA'S RISING SNEAKER DISRUPTOR

India’s sneaker market, currently valued at approximately $3 billion, is witnessing a cultural and commercial shift driven by rising demand from Gen-Z and fashion-forward millennials.

1 mins

BUILDING AN ACCESSIBLE PREMIUM HANDBAG BRAND

India's women's handbags and accessories market, valued at over Rs 25,000 crore, is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising fashion consciousness and an increasing shift toward accessible premium brands.

2 mins

TRAYA'S RAPID RISE IN HAIR WELLNESS

India's hair loss treatment market, currently valued at over $280 million, is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating it could nearly double over the next decade.

2 mins

SPICING UP INDIA'S MODERN KITCHEN

India's branded spice market is witnessing strong momentum, with the organized segment projected to reach Rs 50,000 crore by 2025.

2 mins

FROM MARKETPLACE TO BEAUTY ECOSYSTEM

Yes Madam began its journey as a marketplace addressing critical gaps in the beauty services industry—trust, hygiene, and standardization.

2 mins

UBUY EYES GLOBAL GROWTH AS CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE SURGES

The global cross-border e-commerce market is entering a high-growth phase, with projections indicating it will surpass $3 trillion in the coming years.

1 mins

THE RISE OF AFFORDABLE LUXURY

India's jewelry market, valued at $94–105 billion in 2025, continues to be a cornerstone of the retail sector, with strong growth projected over the next decade.

1 mins

THE MULTIPLEX MOGUL

Reimagining India's Big-Screen Experience: Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, on Scaling Premium Cinema, Expanding Screen Footprint & Shaping the Future of Theatrical Entertainment.

4 mins

SWISS BEAUTY TAPS INTO POP CULTURE LICENSING

Swiss Beauty is scaling its business through trend-led innovation, deeper retail distribution, and a growing omnichannel presence. With expansion into new categories and international markets, the brand is gearing up for its next phase of growth.

3 mins

COLLABS ARE THE NEW COOL IN BEAUTY

Beauty brands are no longer just selling products-they're building cultural relevance through strategic collaborations. By blending innovation with shared values, these partner-ships are redefining standards and reshaping how consumers experience beauty.

3 mins

VOLTAS EYES 500 FRANCHISE STORES THIS YEAR

With a vast retail footprint spanning 30,000 counters and a growing franchise network, the company is deepening its presence in Tier II and III markets while advancing an omnichannel strategy to drive long-term growth.

3 mins

HOW BRANDED HOTEL CHAINS ARE POWERING INDIA'S HOSPITALITY BOOM

Franchise models are accelerating growth in India's hospitality sector. Increasing demand, evolving travel patterns, and underpenetrated markets are driving this transformation.

3 mins

BREWING THE COFFEE CULTURE IN INDIA

Austrian coffee brand, Coffeeshop Company has stepped into India, and has an ambitious plan targeting to reach 100 outlets in the next 3 years.

4 mins

BEYOND THE METROS: THE CLOUD KITCHEN BOOM IN TIER II AND III INDIA

Cloud kitchens are reshaping food retail in Tier II and III India with cost-efficient, tech-led models and rising demand for delivery. Their growth is driven by scalability, shared infrastructure, and hyperlocal strategies focused on efficiency and consumer reach.

3 mins

THE FOOTWEAR TRAILBLAZER

Led by second-generation entrepreneur Aayush Jindal, Asian Footwears is scaling its presence as a mass-premium sports and casual footwear brand.

2 mins

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Retailer Magazine Description:

Publisher: Franchise-India-Holdings-Ltd

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

India's leading retail opportunity and consumer insight magazine completes nine successful years. The magazine has left its mark amongst the retail stakeholders comprised of small & medium retailers, retail professionals, suppliers & vendors, mall developers and retail students. Retailer covers every aspect of retail business – both front end and back end. This spans vast areas of customer engagement, sales strategy, marketing strategy, technology, SCM, creating unique retail experience, recent trends, etc. The features in the magazine are credited with authentic presentation of facts and data and trustworthy reporting of the latest happenings in the retail sector. The features explore insightful angles with the views and opinions of industry experts. The analyses give the retailers to understand the trend in consumers' purchasing behavior. Thus, they offer ample scopes for retailers to ramp up sales. The vendors and suppliers consider RETAILER as an important interface to connect with the clients, i.e., retailers. The retail management institutes look up to RETAILER as the important reference journal for case studies.