... 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.
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... for flagship experiences against the necessity for sustainable unit economics.
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By leveraging the manufacturing scale of Shark Shopfits - a firm that reported a 16.7 per cent ...
24 December 2025, Mumbai
Raymond is marking its 100th anniversary by converting its historic dominance in worsted fabrics into a high-octane retail expansion.
In an interview conducted by The Economic ...
... the nucleus of India’s consumption engine, steering not only their own wardrobes but also influencing household spending.
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... the awareness gap between major metros and smaller towns.
This expanding consumption landscape is closely tied to India’s broader economic growth trajectory. Private consumption is set to add $300 billion ...
... mall Bansal Plaza.
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This development is a clear manifestation of India's leading apparel retailers focusing their aggressive expansion strategies on Tier-II cities, where economic growth and ...
... now maintain a steady, year-round flow of inventory.
Women are the core economic drivers: Growing financial independence and workforce participation have made women the primary decision-makers in categories ...
... into a powerful economic force within India’s booming men’s apparel industry.
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From ritual wear to runway relevance
For decades, the kurta-pyjama was an occasional indulgence, worn at weddings, ...
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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