Hettich Reopens Its Delhi Experience Centre with Updated Retail Format

The centre is designed to offer an interactive walkthrough of Hettich’s product applications for residential and commercial spaces

Shoppers Stop Partners Exclusively with Ace Turtle to Bring G-Star to Indian Consumers

This partnership combines Shoppers Stop’s extensive retail reach and customer connect with Ace Turtle’s technology-driven omnichannel expertise, marking a major milestone in G-STAR’s India growth journey.

RCPL Brings Back Tamil Nadu’s Heritage Personal-Care Brand ‘Velvette’

In line with RCPL’s vision of promoting heritage brands of India, the widely popular Velvette is now a flagship brand in the company’s personal-care portfolio.

India’s Retail Leasing Rises 7.6% Q-o-Q to 2.4 MSF in Q3 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

In Q3 2025, malls absorbed 1.16 MSF, accounting for 48% of total leasing, marking around 15% q-o-q growth. High streets accounted for 52% share, with 1.25 MSF leased, recording a 1.5% increase q-o-q.

Ingka Group Acquires US-Based AI-Powered Logistics Software Co. Locus

IKEA said, this strategic investment strengthens IKEA digital capabilities, giving the retailer greater control over a critical moment in the customer journey.

Nestle India Signs MoU with Ministry of Food Processing Industries

The MoU was signed to expedite the investments in green field and brown field projects, in Odisha and its existing manufacturing locations.

ABFRL Expands Portfolio with the Launch of ‘Wishful’

Currently showcased at W stores, Wishful is positioned as accessible luxury – curated for women who want to look confident, elegant, and stylish at festive events, weddings, and special occasions.

Astrotalk Debuts in Ayurveda, Launches ‘Khazani Ayurveda’

With this launch, Astrotalk is extending its commitment to reviving ancient Indian knowledge systems into the wellness space.

Indian Brands Take the Lead in Consumer Love: Study

Rukam Capital’s report- “Aspirations of New India- How Consumers Select, Shop, and Shape Brand Connections’” aimed to showcase the evolving trends in the market that in turn helps brands, startups, and investors to adapt to the evolving mindset of Indian consumers.

Unicommerce Launches “GST Guidance Tool” to Simplify Compliance for E-commerce Sellers

With the government announcing significant changes to GST rates across product categories, e-commerce sellers now face the challenge of manually reviewing and updating tax rates for thousands of SKUs.

UK's NEXT Unveils First EBO in Pune in Partnership with Myntra Jabong Pvt Ltd

With over 460 UK stores, 265 international franchise outlets and an online presence in 80 countries across the globe, NEXT has scaled to be the UK's biggest fashion retailer.

2025 Festive E-Commerce Trends: Smaller Towns Account for 52-55% Festive Orders

Today, smaller towns consistently account for more than half of festive orders (52–55%), underscoring how Bharat not just the metros are now the true growth engine for festive e-commerce.

ABRFL Unveils OWND! — A Bold New Fashion Brand for Gen Z and Trendsetters

With OWND!, ABRFL aims to accelerate its play in the value fashion category. The company plans to convert the existing StyleUp stores into OWND! & expand its footprint to 100 stores by the end of this financial year.

Clicks & Bricks Emerge as Key Festive Season Trend; 80% Consumers Plan Online Purchases: Report

One in four consumers (25%) will blend online and offline touchpoints for festive purchases. These omnichannel buyers, motivated by convenience and variety, are now a critical audience for brands pursuing a “clicks and bricks” strategy.

High Streets Outshine Malls as F&B Leases 4 Mn Sq Ft in 30 Months: JLL Report

High streets remain the dominant choice for operators, underscoring the sector’s appetite for prime locations beyond traditional mall formats.

Cricket Legend Steve Waugh’s ‘Australia Essence’ Enters India with Nine Premium Brands

The introductory brand portfolio includes Australian products across gourmet ingredients (Pukara Estate), specialty therapeutic honey (Bee-Fused Honey Co, ritual gifting with authentic Australian sandalwood (Silvalis) among others.

Cantabil Retail Charts INR 1,000-Cr Growth Path; Declares 25% Dividend at 37th AGM

To fuel its expansion, Cantabil plans to open 70–75 new stores annually, targeting a deeper presence in Tier II and III cities alongside reinforced coverage in metros.

84% of Indian Consumers Seek Safer, Healthier Food Choices: PwC Report

The report, part of a global survey covering 21,075 consumers across 28 countries, indicates that Indian shoppers are becoming increasingly health-conscious, tech-savvy, and environmentally aware.

Mount Everest Breweries Acquires Mysuru’s Cheers Breweries for INR 300 Cr to Strengthen South India Presence

Further, the acquisition has been funded through internal accruals and structured debt with a total investment of around INR 300 crore covering acquisition, capex, and working capital.

GST 2.0 is an Important Step in Boosting India’s Value-Focused Economy: Kunal Bahl

Effective September 22, 2025, the GST Council’s revised structure consolidates most goods into two primary slabs of 5% and 18%, with many everyday essentials moving into the 5% bracket.