Agilitas Geared Up for the Big League

With India’s largest footwear contract manufacturer in tow, Agilitas Sports Pvt. Ltd. is all geared up to score big in India’s athleisure segment. Co-founder Abhishek Ganguly shares the game plan

The Tech Advantage

Four critical areas in supply chain where D2C and omnichannel brands can use technology to drive efficiency and customer delight

RFID Back in Business

A look at why decisionmakers across retail are looking at investing in RFID, a 50-year-old technology that has risen to prominence again

Inside the All-new Amanora Mall Food Court

Pune-based Amanora Mall’s revamped 1200-seater foodcourt has a fresh look, new amenities and a sizzling combination of food brands

The Black Friday Round-up

Black Friday Sale, which falls on the last Friday of November, marks the beginning of the Christmas season in the USA.

Retail Leasing Overview of Tier I Cities of India

The report presents a comprehensive insight into the leasing dynamics of the top seven cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai, during the first half H1) of 2023

We Sell Approximately 4.5 Lakh Kulhad Teas Daily

Indore-based Chai Sutta Bar (CSB) claims to be the largest kulhad tea seller, globally.

Pottery Barn Kids Opens Store at Jio World Plaza

American kids furniture and décor brand Pottery Barn Kids has entered the Indian market with the opening of its flagship store at Jio World Plaza in Mumbai.

Digital, Served Hot

Here’s how QSR chains are adopting tech to enhance efficiency and elevate customer experience

JUBILANT FOODWORKS  Multiplying the Domino’s Effect

India’s largest food service player Jubilant FoodWorks wants to replicate the roaring success of its pizza brand Domino’s in other food categories like chicken and Indian Chinese. A look at what’s cooking in the company’s strategy kitchen

Honasa Consumer Raises 765 Cr from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

Honasa Consumer Ltd., which owns new-age FMCG brands like Mamaearth and The H Derma Co, announced that it has mobilised 765 crore from the anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO).

Nykaa Net Profit Rises 50% to ³7.8 Crore in Q2

Nykaa reported a 50 percent increase in consolidated net N profit to ₹7.8 crore in the second quarter ended September 2023.

Amazon India Sees Strong Festive Sales Growth in 2023

E-commerce giant, Amazon India, announced that its 2023 festive sale is the best ever in all parameters compared to earlier editions, fueled by strong demand.

We Want to be the World's Largest Marketplace

Sandeep Varaganti, Chief Executive Officer of JioMart on the platform's evolution, focus areas and aspirations.

CONVERGENCE OF PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL BUSINESS PHYGITAL

Satish Panchapakesan, Senior Vice-President & CIO at Arvind Fashions Ltd., speaks about the technology transformation at the company, his tech mantra and future focus

Inclusive Spaces Pet-Friendly Malls in India

With dedicated pet zones and innovative services, these malls are pioneering a new era of retail therapy that accommodates every member of the family, including the furry ones

Trends, Insights, and Innovations

Over two days, Shopping Centre Next 2023 provided the perfect platform for networking, trend casting and discussions on the current scenario and future potential of retail real estate in India

These Malls Got a New Lease of Life

Here's a list of once-failing malls in the country that have been successfully revived to become thriving businesses, again

We are Bullish on the Retail Space,

Nirupa Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Brigade Group, on the mall’s current focus areas, innovations and much more

Online eTailing Festive Month Sales to be Around F90,000 Crores: Redseer

The strategy consulting firm, projects eTailing festive month sales to be around 90,000 crores, which is 18-20 percent higher than last year

Arambagh's Foodmart Convenience & Quality

Biyas Roy, Executive Director, Arambagh’s Foodmart talks about the Kolkatabased chain’s focus on offering convenience to customers in everything from its store locations to its checkout processes and home delivery

Modern Bazaar - Rising From the Ashes

The story of how Delhi NCR-based popular supermarket chain Modern Bazaar reinvented itself after being gutted in a fire

Osia Hypermart - The Pride of Gujarat

With 43 stores covering 7,80,000 sq.ft. of retail space and steady growth in profits year-on-year, Osia Hyper Retail Ltd. is clearing winning the hearts of customers in Gujarat with its chain of hypermarkets

Vijetha Supermarkets: Fresh & Evolving

Jagan Mohan Rao, Director, Vijetha Supermarkets talks about how the 24-year-old business has managed to grow and evolve with the times to become one of the most popular retail chains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with 105 stores

INNOVATE. COLLABORATE. TRANSFORM.10 OCTOBER, 2023 | DUBAI MARINA

The 12th edition of the T Middle East Retail Forum (MRF) that brought together retail visionaries, leaders, innovators and disruptors highlighted the massive growth opportunities in the Middle East, which continues to be a thriving retail hub despite intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds.

I Want to Reach the Number of Stores that the Indian Customer Wants

How supermarket specialist Damodar Mall, Chief Executive Officer, Value Formats, Reliance Retail Ltd., is helping the business meet the aspirations of India's unique, assertive and emerging consumers with a cart loaded with experience and customer orientation

We Have Transformed the Whole Value Chain With Technology RD

Manish Kapoor, Managing Director, Pepe Jeans in India, talks about the company’s three-decade journey and the digital transformation of its stores, manufacturing process and the whole supply chain

Opposites Attract: The Growing Chemistry Between D2C Brands and Shopping Centres

Looking at the success of D2C brands that have made a noticeable splash in the offline space, it is hard to ignore the success story of Nykaa, Pepperfry, Firstcry etc. From the new age standalone brands, we have the likes of Neeman's, Happilo etc who have gone ahead to open stores at leading malls.

Over 87 Land Deals for More than 1,860 Acres Closed in FY-23 Across India

Among the top 7 cities, MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) saw the most with 25 land deals accounting for over 267 acres, followed by NCR with 23 land deals of approximately 274 acres. In terms of total land area transacted in the top 7 cities, Chennai topped out with around 292 acres changing hands in 9 separate deals.

End of Department Store Dream Run?

Are department stores still the heroes in a mall? Do they still have a significant impact on the success of a shopping mall as they did at the peak of their popularity? We ask some leading shopping centre players..