RETAIL/FMCG Johnnie Walker Unveils Sabrina Carpenter Limited-Edition Black Label

Johnnie Walker has unveiled a limited-edition Black Label bottle design created as part of its ongoing collaboration with Grammy Award-winning global superstar Sabrina Carpenter. The new design draws inspiration from Carpenter’s album Man’s Best Friend, featuring a bespoke Sabrina blue colourway and playful dog paw motifs while retaining the distinctive character of Johnnie Walker Black […]

CW Bureau · Sep 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indriya Expands Mumbai Presence With New Phoenix Marketcity Store

Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has strengthened its retail presence in Mumbai with the launch of a new store at Phoenix Marketcity, taking its total number of stores in Maharashtra to 16. The new outlet marks another step in the jewellery brand’s expansion across the state and its broader strategy to deepen its presence in Western […]

CW Bureau · Sep 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Gokaldas Exports Steps Up Capacity, Diversifies Customer Base In Big Way

Bengaluru-based Gokaldas Exports Ltd. is expanding manufacturing capacity, diversifying its customer base and strengthening vertical integration as it prepares for a gradual recovery in global apparel demand. The apparel manufacturer and exporter is commissioning new capacity in Bhopal and Karnataka and expanding operations in Kenya, with the additions expected to come on stream in the […]

CW Bureau · Sep 6, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kerala Ayurveda Eyes ₹200 Cr Sales In FY27, Targets ₹1,000 Cr By 2030

Kerala Ayurveda Ltd (KAL) is targeting consolidated revenue of ₹200 crore in FY27, representing around 38% growth over FY26, as it seeks to build a ₹1,000-crore enterprise by 2030 under its Vision 2030 strategy. Operating revenue is targeted to grow by around 50% in FY27, with the company focusing on its Global E-Product, Global Health […]

CW Bureau · Sep 6, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG PNG Jewellers Targets 170 Stores By FY29 As Revenue Crosses ₹10,000 Cr

Jewellery retailer PNG Jewellers is targeting more than 100 stores by FY27, 140 by FY28 and 170 by FY29 as it expands beyond its core markets through a mix of company-owned and franchise stores. The company expects to open its 100th store in the coming year, marking a significant milestone for the jewellery retailer, which […]

CW Bureau · Sep 5, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Apparel Group Sets Up Carrefour First Flagship Store In Greater Noida

Apparel Group has brought Carrefour to India with the opening of the global retailer’s first flagship store in Greater Noida West, marking its entry into the country’s food and hypermarket retail segment. Spread across more than 50,000 sq. ft., the store offers over 15,000 SKUs, combining international products with locally sourced fresh produce, groceries, bakery […]

CW Bureau · Sep 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG AJC Jewel Manufacturers To Acquire 80% Stake In UAE Jewellery Unit

AJC Jewel Manufacturers Ltd is set to acquire an 80% stake in AJC Jewel Manufacturers (FZC), Sharjah, UAE, for ₹9.60 crore through a non-cash share swap, giving the listed company majority ownership of its international jewellery manufacturing operation. The UAE entity, which is engaged in precious metal jewellery manufacturing, reported revenue of ₹128 crore in […]

CW Bureau · Sep 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Liberty Shoes Eyes Future Growth With Stronger Brands And Designs

Footwear major Liberty Shoes Ltd is looking to strengthen its position in the Indian footwear market by focusing on product innovation, contemporary designs, technology-led operations and stronger brands as consumer preferences evolve. The management, in a letter to shareholders, said the company will focus on improving efficiency, maintaining disciplined costs and enhancing its ability to […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kitex Garments Bets On Telangana Expansion To Drive Growth In FY27

Kitex Garments Ltd expects a recovery in FY27 as export orders return to FY25 levels, supported by increased production at its Telangana facility and stronger demand from international markets. Kitex Garments, Chairman and Managing Director, Sabu M Jacob, said in a letter to shareholders that the company is also strengthening its presence in Europe and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG eBikeGo To Invest ₹35 Cr To Establish 50 Integrated Stores Across India

eBikeGo, an EBG Group company, has announced plans to establish 50 integrated stores across India over the next 12 months, marking its entry into the country’s organised bicycle mobility retail and service sector. The company plans to invest more than ₹35 crore to establish the store network, which will bring bicycle and electric-bicycle sales, rentals, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG PC Jeweller Repays Debt To 9th Bank, Targets Debt-Free Status This Month

PC Jeweller Ltd has cleared and repaid all outstanding debt owed to one more consortium bank, moving closer to its target of becoming debt-free in the current month. The repayment has been completed under the terms of the Settlement Agreement dated September 30, 2024. The company said the repayment was made ahead of the scheduled […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Khadim Bets On Store Productivity, Franchise Growth & Working Capital

Footwear retailer Khadim is recalibrating its growth strategy, placing greater emphasis on store productivity, inventory quality, working-capital efficiency and franchise-led expansion after a challenging FY26 marked by muted discretionary demand. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Khadim India Ltd, Executive Chairman, Siddhartha Roy Burman, said the company’s immediate priority is […]

Sajan C Kumar · Sep 3, 2026