- 1. Direct-to-consumer fast-fashion brands accelerate offline footprint to capture festive demand
- (Retail)
- ... physical storefronts before peak festive cycles allows direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to maximize high-margin seasonal sales, accelerate inventory turnover, and lower customer acquisition costs compared ...
- Created on 16 October 2026
- 2. Comet expands into direct-to-consumer retail with first flagship store in Bengaluru
- (Retail)
- Domestic sneaker brand Comet continues its expansion into the direct-to-consumer retail market with the launch of its first flagship store in Bengaluru. Located on 100 Ft Road in Indiranagar, a high-traffic ...
- Created on 25 April 2025
- 3. Direct-to-consumer brands in focus as they target $100 billion turnover by 2025
- (Fashion)
- ... Capital, the leading investment banking arm of financial services firm Avedus Group expects, COVID-19 related restrictions will prompt consumers to discover new Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands that may ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 4. Why intimate wear is becoming India’s next recycling test
- (Retail)
- ... Direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brand Mahina’s post-consumer take-back programme for period underwear, in partnership with textile recovery aggregators Respun and Tooused, offers an early template ...
- Created on 26 October 2026
- 5. Rising customer acquisition costs compel D2C apparel labels to shift to retention channels
- (Apparel)
- Rising customer acquisition costs on paid ad platforms by 20 per cent Y-o-Y is compelling Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion and apparel brands to rely on product building and premium gift sets to ...
- Created on 26 October 2026
- 6. Neeman’s to capture footwear segment growth in India with new store openings
- (Retail)
- Direct-to-consumer sustainable footwear label Neeman’s is expanding its retail presence by increasing its EBO count across India from 50 to 500. The brand generated over Rs 185 crore in annual revenue ...
- Created on 26 October 2026
- 7. Digital-first apparel captures India’s Gen Z demand with on-demand customization
- (Apparel)
- The Indian men’s apparel sector is witnessing a structural shift as direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion digital startups disrupt traditional retail models. With Gen Z and millennial shoppers moving beyond ...
- Created on 24 October 2026
- 8. Uniqlo accelerates Tier-II penetration with milestone Rajasthan retail launch
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... growth A core subsidiary of Japan’s Fast Retailing Co, Uniqlo specializes in functional, high-quality casual apparel under its signature LifeWear concept. Operating 22 physical stores alongside direct-to-consumer ...
- Created on 23 October 2026
- 9. Strategic executive hiring accelerates apparel market segmentation
- (Apparel)
- ... BT Club and premium lifestyle brand NotreDeim. The appointment highlights a growing industry trend where multi-sector conglomerates deploy specialized executive talent to scale distinct direct-to-consumer ...
- Created on 22 October 2026
- 10. Myntra strengthens leadership to expand private labels
- (Retail)
- ... direct brand equity The strategic appointment signals a broader push by fashion platforms to elevate direct-to-consumer and in-house merchandise margins. Industry dynamics indicate, proprietary digital ...
- Created on 22 October 2026
- 11. Omnichannel menswear expansion accelerates as The Pant Project secures ₹109 crore
- (Apparel)
- ... Physical retail agility Combining custom-fit tailoring capabilities with widespread physical storefronts enables direct-to-consumer apparel brands to lower acquisition overheads while deepening market ...
- Created on 19 October 2026
- 12. Craft-led menswear takes center stage as Pawan Sachdeva debuts 'Recast' at LF
- (Fashion)
- At the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW ) in partnership with FDCI, designer Pawan Sachdeva unveiled his Autumn/Winter menswear line, 'Recast – Recasting the Familiar'. The collection marks a commercial shift toward ...
- Created on 19 October 2026
- 13. Artisan-driven luxury capitalizes on ultra-limited apparel runs
- (Apparel)
- ... on limited-run online direct-to-consumer drops and niche luxury wholesale channels. Established in 2026 by London College of Fashion alumna Dimple Sheth, the brand reinvests revenues into handloom infrastructure ...
- Created on 18 October 2026
- 14. Beyond Metros: What’s driving India toward a ₹12 lakh crore apparel market?
- (Apparel)
- ... independent direct-to-consumer (D2C) websites with the remaining 20% ($3.3 billion). During the interactive session, Mehta pushed back against digital-first assumptions: "Thanks to the media, there is ...
- Created on 16 October 2026
- 15. D2C ethnic retailers accelerate brick-and-mortar footprint to drive margin gains
- (Retail)
- Direct-to-consumer (D2C) ethnic wear labels across India are rapidly scaling physical retail networks to capture offline market share and offset rising digital customer acquisition costs. Led by flagship ...
- Created on 15 October 2026
- 16. Prada-Kolhapuri row puts India’s craft economy in the luxury spotlight
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... (JNPA) provide an infrastructure base that could support a larger craft-to-export pipeline. The missing link is organised commercialisation. SUSTAINABILITY D2C changes the equation Cross-border direct-to-consumer ...
- Created on 13 October 2026
- 17. Tech-fashion mergers scale high-yield luxury retail segment
- (Fashion Week)
- ... hardware launches into emotive lifestyle statements, unlocking high-conversion retail channels across luxury department stores and direct-to-consumer digital flagships. VIEW Supply chain agility and ...
- Created on 13 October 2026
- 18. Fashion education networks expand physical footprints to bridge talent gaps
- (Fashion)
- ... Industry-integrated curricula mitigate skill deficits in luxury and fast fashion As fashion brands scale direct-to-consumer and retail networks across Tier-I &II markets, educational institutions are ...
- Created on 12 October 2026
- 19. India’s premium fashion sector accelerates past traditional retail milestones
- (Retail)
- ... without losing identity For domestic design houses and direct-to-consumer apparel labels, the principal challenge lies in expanding national footprints without diluting artisanal integrity. Modern shoppers ...
- Created on 10 October 2026
- 20. ABDFVL consolidates digital portfolio with complete Urbano Fashion acquisition
- (Retail)
- ... legacy conglomerates are increasingly streamlining their direct-to-consumer portfolios to eliminate minority shareholder friction and accelerate operational integration across online channels. MUCH MORE ...
- Created on 09 October 2026
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