India
Tata Starbucks aims 1,000 stores in India by 2028
Tata Starbucks aims 1,000 stores in India by 2028
It currently runs over 390 stores in 54 cities.
Christian Louboutin joins forces with India’s ABFRL
The partnership will help Louboutin’s expansion into the Indian market.
Luxury group SMCP enters India
SMCP is currently present in 47 countries.
Foot Locker to enter the Indian market in 2024
Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion will license the brand for their respective platforms.
Around 1 in 2 Indian consumers are willing to spend on leisure and health protections despite financial turmoil
The trend is mostly driven by consumers from Gen Z urban groups and workers.
Dabur India clinches Campaign of the Year - India Award for innovative "Odomos Suraksha Bandhan Rakhi"
Their groundbreaking Mosquito Repellent Band launched during Raksha Bandhan earned them recognition.
Reliance opens shopping plaza in Mumbai
Jio World Plaza will house 66 luxury brands in its 750,000 sq. ft. space.
Reliance purchases rights to Sephora brand for India expansion
It will take over Arvind Fashions' operations of 26 Sephora stores in the country.
Reliance Brands to acquire 76% Superdry IP in Indian territories
The consideration for the IP costs around $48.7m.
Alternative payment dominates India’s e-commerce market
The method accounts for almost 60% of the country’s e-commerce transactions.
Reliance Retail’s Hamleys launches in Italy
Giocho Preziosi S.P.A. is the toy retailer’s franchisee.
KKR to invest around $250m in Reliance Retail Venture
The investment company will now hold a 1.42% stake in RRVL.
Reliance Retail Ventures forms JV with clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma
Reliance will hold a majority stake in the JV.
Qatar Investment Authority to invest $1b in India’s Reliance Retail Ventures
It will now hold a 0.99% stake in RRVL.
Ayurvedic beauty, personal care regain traction in India
Mintel said this is due rising priority given to self-care.
Ingka to launch meeting place, retail centre in India
Lykli Gurugaram is expected to open in late 2025.
Swiggy acquires retail distribution firm LYNK
This signifies Swiggy’s entry into the country’s food and grocery retail market.