Restructuring Operations As Fashion Retail Revives

As the fashion retail industry witnesses a revival in demand, businesses would have to restructure their operating module to ensure that they stay relevant.

VAN HEUSEN COLLABORATES WITH COLOR THREADS INC. TO LAUNCH INSTEM'S ‘G-FAB' INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA

Van Heusen, India’s leading power dressing brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has entered into a collaborative agreement with Color Threads Inc., to launch inStem’s ‘G-Fab’ technology in India.

LOUIS VUITTON UNVEILS LVXNBA COLLECTION WITH A VIRTUAL SELLING EXPERIENCE

Louis Vuitton unveils LVxNBA, the House’s first menswear capsule collection with the National Basketball Association (NBA) with creations by Virgil Abloh, Men’s Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton.

LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. APPOINTS KABIR LUMBA AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd, part of the Dubai-based retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark Group, announced the appointment of Kabir Lumba as Chairman of the Board, effective 1st April 2021. Lumba, CEO designate, Landmark Retail, Middle East, will be taking over the role from Ramanathan Hariharan, who will be retiring on the 31st of March 2021.

HOW HOMEGROWN BRANDS ARE GAINING PROMINENCE WITH CONSCIOUSNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY AS KEY FOCUSES

With the concept of Homegrown, brands will see more growth in the coming years since it’s become the intent behind a lot of our purchases today.

THE STATE OF FASHION 2021 - GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY SUFFERS A 90% ECONOMIC PROFIT DECLINE IN 2020

Key insights from The State of Fashion 2021 report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company.

INDIA'S FIRST EXCLUSIVE BUGATTI STORE New Delhi at Select Citywalk, Saket

Bugatti, one of the Europe’s leading shoe brands, has launched its first exclusive store in India.

GRADUAL PATH TO RECOVERY: FASHION RETAIL REGISTERS DEMAND REVIVAL

Aided by the opening of the economy and partly by the festive season, businesses across the country have registered an uptick in demand and sales. As fashion retail starts inching towards normalcy, we look at the dynamics of the market and what brands and retailers can expect in the upcoming new year...

FASHION FOR GOOD HARNESSES COLLABORATION & CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE CIRCULAR FASHION

Twelve pioneering players in the fashion and textile industries are breaking new ground by demonstrating an entirely circular model for commercial garment production.

ALIA BHATT LAUNCHES KIDS' LABEL SEASON ONE IS ALMOST SOLD OUT

Ed-a-Mamma was launched to foster a love for nature among children. The company will create world-class products for Indian kids and storytelling is at the heart of this vocal-for-local brand.

Post-Pandemic Retail

In the New Normal, innovations, inventions and contactless experiences are set to rule the retail space . . .

Phygital: A New Model Of Retailing

2020 promises to be a crucial year for Indian retail. Even though the digital world has slowly been creeping into our physical lives for a while, the hearts of Indians (and their trust) still lie with the physical retailer. . .

REEBOK AND CARDI B: DROP FIRST-EVER FOOTWEAR COLLECTION

The multi-platform global superstar debuts all-new campaign, celebrating self-expression and undeniable creativity. . .

THE FUTURE OF MODERN RETAIL: SERVING CUSTOMERS FROM A DISTANCE, PHYSICALLY & DIGITALLY

In the new normal, the line between online and offline shopping has completely blurred and the changes have culminated in the emergence of a new and hybrid retail model - physical plus digital retail, which is all about serving consumers from a distance…

VIRTUAL RETAILING : USING TECHNOLOGY TO TAKE STORES TO THE CONSUMERS

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a fundamental shift in the way customers shop. They are still wary of stepping out and shopping and so, retailers are investing heavily in technology to take the stores to the consumers. In such a situation, technology has proven to be a boon for retailers…

POWER BRAND GRADO, UNVEILS

ITS MOST-AWAITED FESTIVE AND WINTER COLLECTION 2020

MYNTRA OFFERS SUSTAINABLE RANGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LENZING™ ECOVERO™ THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Roadster, Dressberry, Mast & Harbour, and House of Pataudi (HOP) have created sustainable lines made with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers . . .

MORE COLLABORATIONS COMING AFTER PROJECT GREENHOUSE X CROCS DROP SELLS OUT IN AN HOUR

The Carrots X Crocs Classic All-Terrain Clog is the first of three collaborations available in India from Crocs and Foot Locker incubator “Project Greenhouse”

LENZING CREATES UNPRECEDENTED SUPPLY CHAIN TRACEABILITY – BY BANKING ON BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED TRACEABILITY PLATFORM POWERED BY TEXTILEGENESIS™

To address both consumer demand and compliance risks increasingly faced by brand partners, Lenzing is introducing a brand-new blockchain-enabled supply chain traceability platform powered by TextileGenesis™ . . .

FROST & SULLIVAN PRESENTS THE FOUR Ps DISRUPTING THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

Retailers will increasingly invest in digital technologies, including digital assistants, ambient commerce, artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics. . .

Loungewear: Demand For Comfort Rises Amid Uncomfortable Times

In the new normal, suits and dresses are taking a back seat and loungewear has graduated into a daily necessity as consumers tentatively embrace their new home-based realities...

Easybuy Now On Amazon Fashion India

Customers can now shop for India’s leading value fashion brand – Easybuy on Amazon Fashion, India’s most preferred destination for fashion. . .

UPCOMING E-COMMERCE TRENDS IN THE POST-COVID ERA AS BRANDS CONTINUE TO SEE A SURGE IN PRODUCT DEMAND

The Covid-19 pandemic blindsided the whole world and upended the conventional ways of doing things.

N9 WORLD TECHNOLOGIES & CONSOLIDATED PATHWAYS INTRODUCE VIROBAN – SWISS ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY

N9 World Technologies Pvt Ltd, India has signed an agreement with Consolidated Pathways Inc, USA to incorporate unique Swiss antiviral and antimicrobial technologies into sustainable and cost-effective custom blends for the textile finishing industry.

LINGERIE BRANDS BRANCH OUT INTO LOUNGEWEAR & ACTIVEWEAR CATEGORIES

Two basic factors that a customer looks for when buying a high-quality lingerie product is that it should be comfortable and should fit like a second skin. Activewear and loungewear are two categories that require the same level of comfort and quality. Keeping these similarities in mind, many an intimate wear brand is branching out into the activewear and loungewear categories…

LEVERAGING THE POWER OF DATA IN E-COMMERCE

Technology was already an indispensable part of retail and has become even more important in COVID times. Retailers are now compelled to not only have a sound digital presence but also to be digitally native in both their operational as well as consumer engagement models.

DOLLAR INDUSTRIES LIMITED INTRODUCES ANTI - VIRAL PRODUCTS

Dollar Industries Limited, one of India’s leading brands in the hosiery segment has joined hands with Australia based company, HealthGuard and curated a new range of anti-viral products.

HUNTSMAN TEXTILE EFFECTS INTRODUCES HIGH IQ LASTING BLACK ECO PROGRAM

Innovative brand assurance program meets eco-friendly dyeing solution for sustainable black shades that retain their intense color for the lifetime of the garment...

CENTRAL & BRAND FACTORY POST STRONG REBOUND IN AUGUST

Future Lifestyle Fashion Limited, that operates the Central, Brand Factory networks and markets some of India’s leading fashion brands is gearing up to bring back the business ‘back to normal’ by the end of the upcoming festive season.

ATHLEISURE: SALES SOAR AS WORKWEAR BECOMES MORE COMFORT ORIENTED

The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the demand of athleisure throughout the globe. We take a look at the dynamics and the opportunities that the segment holds in the Indian market.