India
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
3 days ago
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
Flipkart moves holding company to India ahead of IPO
The move supports the company’s planned stock market listing in India.
Estée Lauder to acquire remaining stake in Forest Essentials
The deal builds on an 18-year partnership,
Digital adoption and UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
AI tools are increasingly used by retailers to personalise shopping and improve product discovery.
Apparel Group partners with Cotton On to enter India
It will introduce the brand through a phased omnichannel rollout.
Apple hiring signals Hyderabad retail entry
The company posted senior manager, manager, and store leader roles.
Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending
Gen Zs and millennials drove tech, leisure, personal care demand.
Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.
India’s e-commerce market to hit $211.6b in 2025
It may reach $326.7b by 2029.
COS opens first store in India
The store design was created entirely in-house.
Reliance Consumer Products buys majority stake in Naturedge Beverages
It will launch a range of herbal and natural drinks.
Indian consumers lead APAC in discretionary spending
Spending is strong in dining, jewelry, electronics, and travel.
India’s travel retail market set to hit $1.8b by 2030
It is on track to become the world’s third-largest air travel market by 2030.
Reliance Retail acquires Kelvinator to strengthen consumer durables business
It targets premium home appliances segment in India.
Rakuten India appoints new CEO
The change takes effect on 5 August 2025.
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