... in quality, durability, functionality, and manufacturing sophistication. The result is one of the most unusual developments in modern retail economics, a sector that has simultaneously upgraded product ...
... have made inventory planning a complex challenge. This year, the unpredictability of winter weather, along with a broader economic slowdown, has further heightened the risks.
The challenge of forecasting ...
26 December 2023, Mumbai
EconomicTimes (ET) Edge and The Times Group have recognised the TT Brand as one of the Best Brands of 2023.
Founded in 1964, TT Brand is registered under multiple classes ...
27 September 2023, Mumbai
Industry officials highlight challenges of structural issues related to raw materials, high production costs, and operational scale.
The textile and clothing sectors, which ...
... Inflation impact in the sub-segment of value retail stores is being felt harshly by many companies here.
Balancing Profitability and Consumer Demand
As economic uncertainty continues, sticky inflation ...
06 December 2021, Mumbai:
Under the production linked incentive (PLI) plan, the Ministry of Textile (MoT) is considering giving investors some flexibility. The man-made fiber (MMF) and technical textiles ...
30 November 2021, Mumbai:
The Philippines is looking to strengthen its economic ties with India through expanded trade and the Preferential Trade Agreement is in pipeline to boost economic partnership, ...
22 November 2021, Mumbai:
The Rs 1,014 crore IPO of Go Fashions (India) continued to receive a strong response from the investors on the final day of the bidding process. The issue, which kicked off ...
... around 7 lakh small retailers to permanently shut down operations, reports EconomicTimes. Though the Indian government has launched several initiatives to boost the sector’s growth in past decade, it ...
... concentrations of high-income consumers.
Rents make store economics critical
The expansion, however, is not uniform. Mall rents across the 12 tracked markets range from around Rs 140 per sq. ft a month ...
... and give an early signal for the holiday quarter. For retailers, the improvement creates greater confidence around festive inventory planning, although global macroeconomic pressures remain a consideration. ...
... its profit margins against macroeconomic headwinds while strengthening customer loyalty across core urban demographics.
Targeting steady revenue expansion
Banana Club is a contemporary apparel and ...
... These costs can significantly erode the economics of small overseas consignments.
Under the emerging E-Commerce Export Hub (ECEH) model, foreign-funded operators can invest in sorting infrastructure, ...
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Smaller stores, higher density
The economics of these properties are also changing the tenant equation. Traditional shopping centres often accommodate fashion stores of 2,500-3,000 sq. ft, while neighbourhood ...
... ticket structure below Rs 999 even amid input-cost volatility. Instead of relying on significant price increases, the format uses speed, scale and private-label control to protect economics.
Zudio refreshes ...
... sourcing and more efficient store economics.
Zudio changes the equation
Trent’s Zudio has become one of the clearest examples of this value-led strategy. The format has built scale by keeping prices ...
... creating an opportunity for landlords to optimise revenues through higher-value tenants and stronger spending per square foot.
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The economics are favouring destination assets over undifferentiated ...
... is clear: visibility is no longer determined solely by search rankings but by content relevance and creator engagement.
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Marketing economics shift
The shift toward content commerce ...
... distribution networks while investing heavily in athlete sponsorships and celebrity campaigns. That model remains influential, but the economics are becoming more challenging. Maintaining premium brand ...
... volume across metro shopping destinations
The retail expansion addresses evolving floor economics, where single-category stores face margin constraints compared to multi-category lifestyle hubs. A case ...