RETAIL/FMCG
Madden NYC Makes India Debut With Women’s Footwear Collection
Madden NYC, the accessible fashion brand from Steve Madden has made its debut in India with a women’s footwear collection. The collection is available online and at select retailers across the country. Inspired by the energy of New York City, the brand offers fashion-forward footwear at accessible prices. Collection targets young consumers The debut range […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 11, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Reliance Retail Ventures Acquires AI Fashion Platform Furrl Technology
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) has acquired the technology assets of Bengaluru-based AI-powered styling and fashion discovery platform Furrl for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition includes Furrl’s AI Styling Engine and commerce app, and forms part of RRVL’s strategy to embed artificial intelligence across its consumer businesses and deliver more personalised shopping experiences. Strengthens AI-Led […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 5, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Azorte Expands Retail Footprint With New Stores In Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd’s premium fashion and lifestyle format Azorte has opened two new stores in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad as part of its expansion strategy across key fashion-focused markets in India. The company said the latest additions reinforce Azorte’s strategy of redefining contemporary retail through a combination of fashion, technology and community-led experiences. Technology-led retail […]
CW Bureau
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May 27, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
‘Pahadi Local’ Deal Boosts Reliance Retail’s Beauty & Wellness Segment
The acquisition of Himalayan beauty brand Pahadi Local by Reliance Retail Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., signals a strategic push to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing beauty and wellness segment. The deal fits into Reliance Retail’s broader strategy of building and scaling differentiated Indian brands that can be distributed through its […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 15, 2026
