RETAIL/FMCG Lab-Grown Diamond Jeweller Aukera Opens First TN Store In Chennai

Aukera, India’s lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has expanded its retail network with the launch of its first store in Tamil Nadu at Chennai. The new outlet is the company’s 32nd store in India and marks its entry into the Tamil Nadu market. Expanding retail footprint The Chennai store offers a wide range of diamond jewellery, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Odette Charts Path To ₹300 Cr As South Fuels Fashion Retail Growth

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Odette is targeting revenue of ₹250 crore in FY27 and expects to cross the ₹300 crore milestone within the following 12-18 months, driven by aggressive retail expansion, omnichannel investments and a sharper focus on trend-led product innovation. The company, founded by Mamta Roy, has carved out a niche in India’s competitive […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Reliance Retail To Expand JioMart, Dark Stores; Focus On Online Growth

Reliance Retail is set to significantly expand its online business during FY27 by scaling its dark store network, strengthening omnichannel operations and accelerating the growth of JioMart, while maintaining a disciplined approach to profitability and capital allocation. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, Reliance Retail CFO & Head of Corporate Development Dinesh Taluja said the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG De Beer Groups’ Forevermark Opens First Bengaluru Store At Phoenix Mall

De Beers Group’s Forevermark Diamond Jewellery has opened its first store in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in the brand’s retail expansion in India. Located at Phoenix Mall of Asia, the boutique strengthens Forevermark’s presence in one of India’s fastest-growing luxury markets and expands its national retail footprint. Retail expansion Customers can explore Forevermark’s signature […]

CW Bureau · Jul 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Bata India Revamps Product Portfolio, Bolsters Premium Growth Strategy

Footwear manufacturer Bata India Ltd is redesigning its product portfolio, strengthening digital marketing and streamlining operations as part of a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at accelerating sustainable and profitable growth. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Bata India Chairman Ashwani Windlass said the footwear major is investing across product innovation, […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Pepperfry Set To Open 35 New Stores By Aug After First Profitable Quarter

Pepperfry, India’s omnichannel furniture and home retailer and a subsidiary of TCC Concept Ltd, plans to open 35 new stores by the end of August as it steps up its retail expansion ahead of the festive season. The expansion will strengthen Pepperfry’s presence across metros as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, improving […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Shoppers Stop Deepens Omnichannel Play, Invests Big In Premium Retail

Leading departmental store and retailer Shoppers Stop is strengthening its omnichannel capabilities, expanding its premium product portfolio and accelerating growth in the beauty segment as part of its long-term strategy to drive sustainable growth, according to Chairman Nirvik Singh. In a message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Singh said the retailer has […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

AUTO Eurogrip Tyres Strengthens North India Presence With Panipat Outlet

Eurogrip Tyres, the leading two- and three-wheeler tyre brand from TVS Srichakra Ltd, has expanded its retail network with the opening of a new exclusive store in Panipat, Haryana. The outlet is the company’s 16th signature store in India and is aimed at strengthening its retail footprint while offering customers a comprehensive tyre and two-wheeler […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Wild Date Logs 15% Monthly Growth As Demand For Clean Snacking Rises

Homegrown artisanal snacking brand Wild Date has reported a 15% month-on-month growth, supported by a strong 40% customer repeat purchase rate, highlighting increasing consumer preference for healthier and ingredient-led snack options. Founded by endurance athlete and entrepreneur C S Siddarth, the Tamil Nadu-based company focuses on snacks made using dates, nuts, seeds and jaggery, while […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

MANUFACTURING Kothari Industries Targets 10% Share Of India’s Footwear Exports by 2030

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL), a Chennai-based diversified business conglomerate, has drawn up an ambitious roadmap to contribute at least 10% of India’s footwear exports by 2030 and support the country’s emergence as a leading global footwear manufacturing and design hub. The company has partnered with global players in the footwear industry and created manufacturing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 6, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Mini Diamond India Arm Plans For Lab Grown Diamond Retail Via FOFO

Mini Diamonds (India) Ltd, the BSE-listed diamond manufacturer and exporter with a growing presence in lab-grown diamond jewellery, has announced a franchise-led retail expansion plan through its wholly owned subsidiary, Namra Jewels Pvt Ltd, to tap rising consumer demand for affordable and sustainable diamond jewellery. MDIL plans to expand under the Franchise Owned Franchise Operated […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 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 · May 27, 2026