... capital and marketing commitment. The brand plans to utilize this momentum to establish a presence in top-tier multi-brand boutiques across Mumbai and Delhi. While the current economic climate presents ...
... deep within supply chains; they are increasingly being recognized as creative collaborators for global fashion houses, including Dior and Valentino. This shift carries both economic and reputational upside, ...
... retailers that have mastered the economics of India’s price-sensitive consumer.
According to the ‘India Apparel Market Review (February 2026)’ by Wazir Advisors, the period between FY20 and FY25 has ...
... 5-6 days. The focus on unit economics ensures that growth is profitable, not just top-line. Complementing these operational levers, customer loyalty has strengthened markedly, with repeat purchase rates ...
27 February 2026, Mumbai
Indian retail is metamorphosing from price-driven purchases towards a value-centric, performance-oriented mindset. As highlighted at the 2026 EconomicTimes Global Indian Retail ...
... This isn’t nostalgia. It’s economics. And economics are winning.
The collapse of the fast-fashion profit model
Western fast fashion in India has become a battlefield of sameness. Catalogues often originate ...
... the trend cycle for smaller urban hubs is yielding strong unit economics, noted Shreyans Surana, Managing Director.
Despite an 8 per cent cannibalization effect in mature clusters due to rapid proximity-based ...
... cycle has been the adoption of AI-native inventory management. Brands utilizing real-time demand forecasting - which integrates macroeconomic trends and weather patterns - have reported up to 40 per cent ...
... a target of Rs 130 crore for FY27. This growth is underpinned by strong unit economics, with an average order value of Rs 2,300 successfully offsetting a first-time customer acquisition cost (CAC) of Rs ...
... superior unit economics. While groceries build frequency, fashion builds profits.
Table: Fashion the smart add on in the list
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27 February 2026, Mumbai
Indian retail is metamorphosing from price-driven purchases towards a value-centric, performance-oriented mindset. As highlighted at the 2026 EconomicTimes Global Indian Retail ...
... EconomicTimes Great India Retail Summit 2025, held in Mumbai.
They discussed strategies for capitalizing on the increasing aspirations and demand in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
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