Retail Industry

Coworking moves beyond offices into hospitality and retail across India

Minimalist Hotels and Bloom Hotels have adapted hotel spaces into flexible work zones

High streets hold lead in rental growth as retailers go for visibility

Stagnant rents are largely confined to grade B, grade C malls: Experts

DMart stock poor show may continue, but there're triggers to reverse it too

DMart's 15.4% revenue growth in Q2FY26 masks margin pressure and rising costs, but analysts see long-term upside from its North India push and network expansion

India's retail lending industry must settle conflict of interest

Ironically, lending is the only business where sale or disbursement doesn't result in a profit

Star Localmart acquires Bengaluru-based DusMinute to expand footprint

Star Localmart, the retail arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), on Monday said it has acquired Bengaluru-based retail chain DusMinute, which operates in gated communities, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will help Star Localmart expand its network to 170 stores, positioning it as the largest regional retail player in Karnataka, a statement said. The company is focused on opportunities from tier II to VI cities. DusMinute, a gated community retail chain, delivers daily essentials directly to residents' doorsteps, as it operates stores within complexes, offering groceries, dairy, fruits, vegetables and household items. The acquisition covers 40 DusMinute outlets, with additional stores set to open soon, it added. Star Localmart has recently announced expansion plans across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, eying a revenue of Rs 5,000 crore over the next five years. "This acquisition will reinforce its plan to scale up to 3,000 stores by 2030," it

Retail sector projected to nearly double to $1.93 trn by 2030: Report

India's retail sector is projected to nearly double to USD 1.93 trillion by 2030, growing at a 10 per cent CAGR, with the momentum anchored by a deep home market that acts as a buffer against global trade volatility, according to a Deloitte-FICCI report. The country's retail and consumer landscape is undergoing a transformation, powered by robust domestic consumption alongside a surge in digital adoption, premiumisation and the rapid rise of e-commerce across both urban and emerging markets, it said. As per the report titled 'Spotting India's PRIME Innovation Moment', India's retail sector was valued at USD 1.06 trillion in 2024, and the rising purchasing power, including Gen Z's direct spending capacity of USD 250 billion, is not only sustaining domestic demand but also fuelling brand confidence to scale internationally. Evolving Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and tariff realignments are further enhancing India's export competitiveness, allowing 'Made in India' products to reach new

RBI allows treasury bills investment via SIP in Retail Direct scheme

The Retail Direct portal was launched in November 2021 to facilitate retail investors to open their gilt accounts with the RBI under the Retail Direct scheme

Retail's tug of war: India needs smart policies for ecommerce, local retail

The retailer in India traditionally provides a low-margin service, frequently provides credit, and may source merchandise for specific needs

Datanomics: Telangana slips into deflation, Andhra sees flat prices

Though Telangana saw deflation in June, this was not the first time. Around six and a half year ago, it witnessed deflation for two consecutive months of December and January

UNIQLO expands to Southern India with Bengaluru launch in August

The Bengaluru store marks UNIQLO's entry into Southern India, offering its LifeWear range at Orion Mall and expanding the brand's retail footprint to 16 outlets in the country

Walmart reaffirms commitment to hike India sourcing to $10bn by 2027

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says the firm's sourcing from India is expanding beyond limited categories as it doubles down on MSME empowerment and digital growth

Growth worries, competitive pressures weigh on Trent stock performance

Elara Securities expects gross margin for the March quarter to come down by 71 basis points quarter-on-quarter and 129 basis points year-on-year due to seasonality

India's retail market to hit $1.6 trillion by 2030, led by smaller players

India's retail sector is highly fragmented due to regional consumer preferences, high price sensitivity, and complex supply chains

Transforming retail industry in 2025: AI & automation to play crucial role

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation. The New Year could be a period of transformation for the Indian retail industry, one of the fastest-growing globally, where the contemporary retail landscape is rapidly evolving, influenced by the preferences of digital-first generation Gen Z and retail tech. Helped by tailwinds such as rising disposable income, rapid urbanisation, the rise of non-metro tier II cities, and growing middle class along with a digitally-savvy consumer base, the organised retail sector is poised to grow expanding its play further with a customer-centric approach. "FY25 is likely to see continued focus on building supply chain efficiencies, along with upgrades to logistics hubs and tracking systems to meet fast delivery demands. Employment

Reliance Retail plans to sell H&M products online through AJIO platform

Reliance Retail's fashion e-tailer AJIO will now feature Swedish fast fashion major H&M's products on its platform. Both companies, in a joint statement on Thursday, entered into a partnership to launch H&M's line of products on the AJIO platform. "This partnership aims to enhance H&M's online presence, complementing its existing omni-channel offering by making affordable, high-quality fashion accessible through AJIO, which adds another top international brand to its robust brand portfolio," the statement said. Earlier, H&M has an exclusive partnership with online rival fashion e-tailer Myntra. H&M will launch its collection on AJIO, featuring over 10,000 styles across womenswear, menswear, kidswear and home decor. This will make H&M, which is known for its high-quality fashion, more accessible, it added. AJIO CEO Vineeth Nair said: "Over the past couple of years, we have pushed the fashion horizon to bring the best of international brands to AJIO. The launch ..

Organised apparel retailers to clock 8-20% revenue growth in FY25: Report

Festive and wedding season and increasing preference for fast fashion is expected to help the organised retail apparel sector log 8-10 per cent revenue growth this financial year, a report said on Tuesday. The organised retail apparel sector will clock a revenue growth of 8-10 per cent this fiscal riding on higher demand stemming from a normal monsoon, easing inflation, festive and wedding season and increasing preference for fast fashion, which is inexpensive, trendy clothing that mimics high fashion designs and popular styles, Crisil Ratings said in a report. "The mass market segment accounts for 60 per cent of total sales now, compared with 56 per cent before the pandemic, due to the rising popularity of fast fashion, which is expected to be the primary revenue driver this fiscal. The likely increase in demand for premium clothing during the upcoming festive and wedding seasons will also contribute to overall revenue growth of 8-10 per cent this fiscal," Crisil Ratings Senior ...

Carrefour set to enter India through partnership with Apparel Group

Through the partnership, Carrefour will launch its exclusive brands initially in North India with plans for nationwide expansion

Reliance Retail eyes 2x rise in biz, luxe jewellery foray: Isha Ambani

In her speech, she said, "With the strong foundation we have built, I am confident that we will achieve our goal of doubling our retail business in the next 3 to 4 years."

Plant-based leather gains traction, but costs rise due to limited infra

Local brands in India have been a step ahead and have already established various products using vegan leather

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Raises debate over large e-commerce players eating into share of smaller offline retailers