India
Reliance Brands enters F&B retail with Pret A Manger partnership
Reliance Brands enters F&B retail with Pret A Manger partnership
It will open the global food chain’s stores across India.
Plastic straw ban may disrupt soft drink industry in short-term
This will particularly hit sales of small packs of soft drinks.
Jio-bp to install EV charging, battery swapping stations at Nexus Malls
The charging hubs will be accessible in five malls as part of the first phase of the rollout.
Zomato to buy grocery delivery platform Blinkit in $578m deal
Blinkit has an average delivery time of not more than 15 minutes.
Flipkart Group targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
It is the only Indian e-commerce firm to commit to net-zero emissions.
Amazon India launches emporium of Manipur artisans
It aims to support local artisans in collaboration with the Manipur government.
Reliance Brands, Plastic Legno enter JV to boost India’s toy manufacturing sector
Reliance acquires 40% stake in Plastic Legno’s toy manufacturing arm.
India’s retail inflation to hit 6% in 2022: GlobalData
This follows the ban on wheat exports India imposed.
India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments
GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.
Reliance picked as official retailer of Tod’s S.p.A.
The company will be a franchisee of the shoemaker brand across all categories.
Growing mobile usage in India to boost Tata Super App: report
The Tata Neu super app brings together all of its digital services in a single platform.
Reliance Retail to launch handicrafts brand ‘Swadesh’
This is in support of the “Handmade in India” programme.
India’s apparel sales to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022: GlobalData
This will be driven by increased urbanisation in the country.
Tata Digital launches super-app Tata Neu
It aims to provide an omnichannel experience for Indian consumers.
Tim Hortons’ mid-2022 launch in India is ‘well-timed’: GlobalData
The Canada-based restaurant chain will likely benefit from the resurgence of ‘out-of-home dining.’
Reliance Retail buys nearly 90% stakes in Clovia fashion business
The investment was worth INR950m.
Reliance invests majority stake in clothing brand Abraham & Thakore
The brand focuses on bringing a modern, unconventional take on Indian handlooms.