Retail Market

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Developers are set to add 51.1 million sq ft of retail space over the next five years, taking India's total shopping mall stock to 143.2 million sq ft by 2031

The Japanese retailer, which currently operates 20 stores in India, remains bullish on the market and is continuously looking for opportunities to expand its footprint

Retailers expect strong footfalls and sales growth over the Independence Day weekend, backed by buoyant consumer sentiment, higher discounted inventory and offers

Foreign e-commerce companies are allowed to do business through the marketplace model as opposed to the inventory-led format

Quick commerce has moved beyond emergency groceries, forcing Amazon and other retailers to fight to become the first app consumers open whenever they need to buy something

Beauty has become Amazon India's biggest customer acquisition engine, fuelled by rising demand from non-metro consumers

Walmart CEO John Furner said the retailer is strengthening supplier capabilities, expanding exports and betting on India's fast-growing quick-commerce market

Travel is becoming the biggest spending category for affluent Indians, with luxury consumers choosing experiences over retail as wealth and discretionary spending rise

Study highlights how AI-driven sales planning, execution and backend automation can transform general trade channels and unlock significant revenue growth

Withdrawal of demand-generation support may trim discounts on older iPhones, raising effective prices by up to ₹5,000 in India, reports say

Luxury watch brands in India pivot to immersive, experience-led retail as consumers prioritise storytelling, craftsmanship, and engagement over mere product purchase

Reliance Retail has acquired beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local, with the founding team continuing in key roles as the company expands the label across retail and digital platforms

Human resource technology in retail works best not when solely relying on advanced systems, but when it helps frontline employees in turning store space into a better customer experience, according to recent research. The findings of the study conducted by researchers from the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, USA, have been published in the International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy. The study found that, considering the social and technological context in which firms operate, their strategic choices shape their HR strategy, which in turn guides technology choices. The research, which comes at a time when Indian retail leaders face pressure from competitors and consultants to digitise human resources and workforce management, shows that simply adopting technologies used by large global retailers often does not work effectively in many retail contexts. "In retail, technology does no

Worldpanel by Numerator projects steady FMCG growth driven by consumption trends, though key categories may normalise amid GST shifts and early festive spending

India's retail market is expected to more than double to Rs 210-215 lakh crore in 2035 from Rs 90-95 lakh crore in 2025 as the country continues to outperform major global economies and is on track to become the world's third largest economy, according to a report released on Monday. As India's retail sector enters its next phase of growth, success will favour those who combine clarity of focus with disciplined execution and AI-led transformation, as per the report -- 'Winning Codes for Retail 2035: Capturing the Rs 200 Trillion Prize' -- released jointly by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Retailers Association of India (RAI) at the Retail Leadership Summit 2026. Retailers who embrace structural change across consumer engagement, operating models, and talent will be best positioned to capture disproportionate value in the journey towards a Rs 200 lakh crore retail market, it said. Explicit trade-offs and disciplined execution are critical to delivering a differentiated custom

Retailers expect a weekend rush as Republic Day sales offer discounts up to 50%, with the long weekend helping clear winter stock and make way for new collections

Mobile retail company SS Retail has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 500 crore through its initial public offering (IPO). The company's maiden public offering will be a combination of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore, along with an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 200 crore by promoters and other shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). As per the draft papers filed on Saturday, proceeds of the fresh issue will be used to fund capital expenditure for fit outs towards setting up of new stores in FY27 and FY28; working capital requirements; and general corporate purposes. SS Retail is a multi-brand retail chain for mobile phones, accessories and other electronic items, with operations in four states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa with focus on tier-II and tier-III cities and beyond. As of March 31, 2025, the company operated 347 stores in India, of which 334 stores were in Maharashtra. On the .

Retailers are planning to ramp up women hiring across store floors and leadership pipelines, citing higher retention and better customer experience as organised retail expands

Ghost malls hold over Rs 350 crore in annual rental potential: Knight Frank report