India
Bata India notches 2,000 stores, plots course to 3,000
Bata India notches 2,000 stores, plots course to 3,000
It will focus on Tier III and Tier IV markets.
Birkenstock launches largest in-mall store in India
Sixty-three brand stores now operating across India.
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
Skechers taps Brandman Retail to strengthen e-commerce presence in India
Covers platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Tata CLiQ, and Nykaa Fashion.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
The leasing spike pushed the city’s retail sector into tighter supply conditions.
High streets capture 63% of Chennai retail leasing in Q4 amidst mall squeeze
Fashion and apparel retailers are amongst that led the leasing activity.
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
Mumbai emerges as retail hotspot as int’l brands vie for prime locations
Retail leasing surged about 82% YoY in 2025.
Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.
India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
How can Indian brands stay visible as AI rewires consumer choice?
Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
Tier 2+ cities and Gen Z accelerate $66b market expansion across its digital retail economy.
IKEA targets 25 new stores across India over next five years
Over $1.03b has already been invested in the Indian market.
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
Reliance Retail acquires ‘Pahadi Local’ brand
The founding team will remain involved in brand development.
Brandman Retail to launch Wilson and ANTA stores in India
The store rollout will begin in April 2026
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