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Why South India is Witnessing Renewed Retail Surge a
Industry leaders on the factors propelling retail growth in South India and their projections for future expansion metrics in the region

Tier 2 Cities Lead with 64% of March Store Launches
About 48 of all the new stores opened in March 2024 were in non-metros

5 Top Indian Jewellery Brands with the Strongest Retail Footprint
These homegrown jewellery retail gems have been instrumental in shaping the country’s jewellery sector and continue to shine bright amidst stiff competition on the global stage

Demand for Lab-grown Diamonds to Double by 2030. Here's Why
Exploring the different facets of this emerging segment that is increasingly attracting retailers, investors and consumers to it

What Helps Pune-based PNG&Sons Jewellers Stay Profitable
Pune-based PNG Sons continues to stay profitable at store level even after 200 years. Here’s how

The Golden Journey of Kalyan Jewellers
How Kerala-based Kalyan Jewellers is transforming itself from a regional brand to a national player that is in sync with the changing time and consumer tastes

Titan Takes Risks in Innovating and Implementing Solutions that Improve Experiences
Krishnan Venkateswaran, Chief Digital Information Officer CDIO), Titan Company Ltd. on how the diversified retail company uses technology in every area from designing products and stores to offering personalised services and memorable customer experiences across channels

'Malls Expected to Attract Investment of Over ₹20.000 Crore in Next 3-4 Years,
Chairman and Co-founder of Anarock Retail, on the current and future trends in Indian retail real estate and how the leading property consultant firm is enabling the sector

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Glittering Success
The story of Kerala-based jewellery retailer's rise to become the world's sixth-largest group in the segment

Here's How India Shops Online
Over 60% of people prefer shopping via apps over websites with a clear preference for marketplace apps

Why Are More And More Retail Brands Advertising Online?
Returns on investment ranging from 2%-10% from their digital ad spends is just one of the reasons why brands and retailers across categories are taking to online advertising

Mini Mall, Mega Experiences
Lulu Group’s first mini mall brings the best of retail to the aspiring consumers of the tier 3 town of Palakkad in Kerala

How Daalchini is Spicing up Micro Retail in India
Through its smart vending machines, the Noida-based company is offering 24/7 convenience to customers, reach to over 200 brands and new business opportunities to entrepreneurs

AI, Cloud and SaaS Play a Pivotal Role for Banjaaran Studio
Banjaaran Studio’s founder Meera Dureja on the brand story, business model and adding a modern touch to traditional shoemaking

How Myntra, Amazon, Shoppers Stop, Peesafe & Indiamart are Using AI for CX
From improving product recommendations and personalised fit suggestions to delivery, here’s how retail biggies are using artificial intelligence to offer delightful customer experiences

Store Launches Surge 23% in Feb
While the number of store openings increased, fundraises in the month dropped significantly

The Government Realises the Importance of Domestic Market
Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of CMAI on Indiasize, the government’s focus on domestic retail, industry’s asks and more

In 3 years, PepsiCo India Doubled its Previous 30-year Capacity
As the director of channel, customer and go-to-market (GTM) development for PepsiCo India, Anand Mohan Sharma has anger on the pulse of India’s consumption story—especially in the food and beverage segment.

A Look at the Indian Athleisure Market Play
The dimensions, driving forces, and potential of the Indian athleisure market

Traditional Offerings, Modern Methods
Pune-based two-year old ethnic wear brand, Pareha is employing new-age channels and strategies to win more customers and market share

Flyrobe Aims to Become a ₹100 crore Business in 3 Years
Anchal Saini, Chief Executive Officer of fashion rental omnichannel player Flyrobe, on the complexities of the business, leveraging the C2C model and expansion plans

Snitch to Offer Accessories, Fragrances, and Innerwear
Siddharth Dungarwal, Founder, Snitch talks about the brand's expansion strategy and areas of focus

PN Rao Fine Suits Since 1923
Over 100 years, PN Rao has not only perfected the art of fine suitmaking but has also emerged as a full-range clothing player

Dockers Serious About India
Dockers aims to open five stores in India in the first year of operations and 20 stores in about two years in partnership with Ace Turtle

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