D2C FORAY SKINELLA EXPANDS INTO THE D2C BIZ, TIE-UPS WITH PURPLLE, JIOMART AND NETMEDS

Skinella has grown significantly ever since its inception in 2017. Now, it is all set to expand its business to include Direct to Consumer (D2C) sales and further drive its growth with its newly launched e-commerce website.

EXPANSION PLANS WOODENSTREET PLANS TO INVEST RS 166 CR IN STORE EXPANSION

Homegrown furniture firm WoodenStreet will infuse about Rs 166 crore to increase its store count to 300 in the next two years.

FUNDING VANITY WAGON BAGS $2 MN INVESTMENT IN PRESERIES A FUNDING ROUND

India’s largest and most penetrated clean beauty marketplace - Vanity Wagon raised around $2 million in pre-Series A funding round at a valuation of $ 8 million.

NEW FORAY BIOREVA ENTERS THE INDIAN MARKET

Bioreva Dublin, a brand of Bioreva Sciences Limited, recognized for its unique skincare solutions, has entered the Indian market in collaboration with Zee Laboratories Limited,

THE TECH EVANGELISTS RESHAPING THE INDIAN RETAIL

TODAY, TECHNOLOGY CAN EITHER MAKE OR BREAK A BUSINESS. RETAIL BRANDS ARE DEPLOYING TECH TO ENHANCE THE IN-STORE EXPERIENCE OF THE CONSUMERS ALONGSIDE REPLICATING THE SAME EXPERIENCE DIGITALLY. AS TECH DEFINES THE SUCCESS OF ANY RETAIL BUSINESS, RETAILER MAGAZINE BRINGS YOU THE TOP CTOS WHO SHARE HOW THEY ARE DEPLOYING TECH TO WEAVE NEW SUCCESS STORIES.

HOW TECH IS CHANGING THE PET CARE INDUSTRY

The growth of the Indian pet care industry is inevitable, with a higher number of individuals adopting a furry friend, especially post-pandemic.

Content-to-Commerce: THE NEW MANTRA

THE GOOD GLAMM GROUP BECAME THE FIRST BEAUTY UNICORN IN SOUTH ASIA IN NOVEMBER 2021. IT ACQUIRED 10 COMPANIES AND RAISED $250 MILLION IN 2021, WITH AN EYE TO LAUNCH AN IPO BY MID-2024. CURRENTLY, 65 PERCENT OF ITS REVENUE IS GENERATED FROM TIER II AND III CITIES, WHILE THE REMAINING IS CONTRIBUTED BY THE TOP EIGHT CITIES OF INDIA.

WOW SKIN SCIENCE TO BECOME THE HOUSE OF LOVED BRANDS

WOW Skin Science was launched in 2015 with the objective to provide consumers with natural, safe, and affordable beauty products. The brand has come a long way now and it has become a household name in the beauty and lifestyle space

THE TOP GROCERY RETAIL TRENDS FOR 2023 AND BEYOND

Grocery shopping has entered a new era in India, influenced by factors such as fast-paced changes in technology and evolving consumer behavior. Convenience, technology, and engagement are at the heart of the changing face of grocery shopping in India.

THE TIME FOR CONVENIENCE FOOD HAS COME

With the growing number of nuclear families where both husband and wife are working, and bachelors who are living away from their families, the Frozen Food category is flourishing, with the expectation to reach Rs 309.07 bn by 2027 from Rs 124.06 bn in 2021. It is the demand of a fast-paced lifestyle where people are seeking homemade convenience food options but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. It is a good alternative if consumers don't want to eat outside and want to remain sure of what they are actually consuming.

HOW PARAG MILK FOODS IS MILKING CONSUMERS TRUST USING TECH

The inception of Parag Milk Foods Limited (PMFL) was a turning point in India's dairy industry. During 30 years of its journey, it has demonstrated the courage and zeal to transform the dairy landscape in India.

The Phygitization of Kiranas

The future of Kiranas is not a question of physical stores versus online stores, but how digitization can complement both, taking the omnichannel route.

MASTERING QUICK COMMERCE IN INDIA

WITNESSING THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF THE SAID CHANNEL, ZOMATO ACQUIRED BLINKIT FOR RS 4,447 CR AIMING TO POSITION ITSELF AMIDST THE 1.3 TN TOTAL COMMERCE MARKET

A ONE-UP FOR FMCG

FMCG sales that is contributed by e-commerce is anticipated to rise to 11 percent by the year 2030. Customers buying habits have evolved as a direct result of the widespread adoption of digital technology and the internet.

Doing It The Amazon Way

Given the increasing competition between e-commerce giants and retailers, the latter need to get into place a well-planned omnichannel strategy to be able to survive in the long run, says Lee Peterson

JUST IN TIME!

Pranav Saboo, CEO of Ethos Watch Boutiques, in an exclusive interview takes us through his journey as to how he created India’s largest chain of luxury watch boutiques with 50 premium stores across the country while working alongside his father

FOOTWEAR BRAND BIRKENSTOCK PLANS BIG FOR INDIA

In an exclusive interview, Jens Hattab, Regional Managing Director (Middle East, Africa and India) for BIRKENSTOCK talks about the brand’s new-found focus on India and its expansion plans

SOCKS WITH A SUCCESS STORY

Talking to Retailer, Harsh Saraf, Business Head, Superknit Industries, elaborates about the challenges in building a new brand called Supersox from scratch in the socks category and have it stand next to big established brands

PUTTING THE BEST FOOTWEAR FORWARD

Bata India is the largest footwear retailer in India, offering footwear, accessories and bags across brands like Bata, Hush Puppies, Weinbrenner, and Bubblegummers, to name a few. It retails in over 1,400 Bata stores, on bata.in and in thousands of multibrand footwear dealer stores pan-India. In an exclusive conversation, CEO Sandeep Kataria sheds light on the many important aspects of the brand.

MAKING RETAIL STORE DESIGN REAL CHARMING

INSYNC Shop Fittings is a company that is invested into research design and manufacturing of the next-generation of technologically advanced retail display and store fixtures’ solutions to retailers. Huzefa Merchant, founder, INSYNC Shop Fittings and partner strategic alliances at Safe Enterprises shares his vision and foresight on the future of retail store design in this interview

IT'S A NEW FOOD AGE ALTOGETHER!

With technology and other disruptions changing the entire landscape of the food and beverage industry, the only way forward is to adapt, and adapt quickly, explains Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group

GLOBAL CHAMPION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

METRO Cash and Carry India works with a vast network of over 3 million business customers and 8 lakh small traders and kirana store owners. More than a decade after its entry, the global champion for independent business, as they call themselves, METRO Cash and Carry India is tasting success in India.

FAREWELL, WENDELL RODRICKS: TRIBUTE TO THE MASTER COUTURIER

The sudden demise of fashion designer Wendell Rodricks came as a shocker for the Indian fashion industry. Anyone who is even remotely interested in fashion might have heard about him.

3 LEARNINGS FROM INDIA'S SAM WALTON OH HIS RETAIL JOURNEY

“Today, the rules of customer engagement have changed. Now you search for a brand online, you discover its product and start using it.”

Why Imported Fruits Business Is the Next Big Thing in Grocery Retail?

Every format of retailing has a history of challenging the odds and registering sharp growth among foremost hurdles. Betting on the increasing desire of Indian consumers, the future of India’s fruit business looks very bright in the years to come.

India Is a Long-term Bet for Us: Ikea CEO

Swedish furniture retailing giant IKEA – which announced its India foray in 2012 – is yet to see its first store to start operations. In an exclusive interaction with Payal Gulati, IKEA India’s CEO Juvencio Maeztu shared his long-term vision and plans for the country.

Are Gyms New Retail Stores for Health Food?

It’s become a new trend for gyms to not just provide clients with workout schedules but also with the health food that they need for overall fitness. Is the trend here to stay?

Gst in Retail What No One Is Talking About

The passing of the much awaited GST brought a sign of relief among the retail industry. While GST is a big win for retail industry, a lot will depend on the execution of the new bill.

How CDIT Industry Is Making a Comeback With eCommerce?

With more and more consumers drifting towards the digital mode of shopping, the trend has uplifted a lot of such high prevalent retail segments. CDIT, too, is touted to witness a boom in the coming years.