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Twin Birds to reach major milestone with 100th store in Chennai

Women’s apparel brand Twin Birds is set to achieve a major milestone by launching its 100th store in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The Coimbatore-based company caters to women and girls, offering bottom wear, denims, dresses, shapers, lounge wear, and inner wear. It focuses on using high-quality fabrics and modern designs catering to women’s everyday needs. Emphasising on comfort, the brand ensures its clothes not just look but also feel good to wear throughout the day.

The vibrant color palette and contemporary styles of its clothes reflect Twin Birds’ commitment to appeal to a wide demographic of women seeking both fashionable and practical clothing.
Alongwith a market presence across India, Twin Birds also operates in the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, with its products available in over 7,000 multi-brand retail outlets worldwide.

Twin Birds to reach major milestone with 100th store in Chennai

Ajio collaborates with H&M to bring 10,000 styles on online the platform

Led by Isha Ambani, Reliance Retail has collaborated with Swedish fashion giant H&M to bring over 10,000 styles from H&M’s collections, including men's, women's, children's clothing, and home décor, to Reliance's online platform, Ajio.
The collaboration aims to expand H&M's online footprint in India while offering affordable, high-quality fashion to a broader customer base.

The partnership aligns with Reliance Retail’s vision to curate top global brands for Indian consumers and strengthens Ajio’s already extensive catalog by adding H&M’s diverse and stylish collections. With the inclusion of H&M’s offerings, Ajio reinforces its leadership in India’s competitive fashion e-commerce sector, appealing to fashion-forward consumers with a wide variety of premium, yet accessible styles.

For H&M, this partnership is a strategic move to reach a wider Indian audience by leveraging Ajio’s digital reach. Although H&M already has a strong presence in India through its physical stores, its integration into Ajio provides a robust omnichannel experience, allowing customers to shop seamlessly both online and offline. This collaboration meets the growing demand for convenience and variety, blending traditional retail with cutting-edge digital innovation.

As India’s retail landscape increasingly embraces e-commerce, particularly in fashion, the partnership between Reliance Retail and H&M underscores the critical role of online platforms in meeting consumer needs. Ajio’s expanding portfolio of global brands will continue to be a key factor in maintaining its leadership in the market.

Through this collaboration, both Reliance Retail and H&M aim to elevate the fashion experience for Indian consumers, providing them with a greater variety of styles, easier access to premium brands, and a seamless online shopping journey.

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Newme to open 20 new stores by FY25-end

A fashion-tech startup for Gen Z women, Newme plans to expand its retail network by opening around 20 new stores across key markets by FY25-end.

The brand has already opened an experience store at Vegas Mall, Dwarka in the Delhi-NCR region. This store offers a 90-minute delivery service across Delhi-NCR. Covering over 10 pincodes, the service has already reached over 2,000 customers since its launch, notes Sumit Jasoria,Co-founder and CEO.

Currently having nine stores across seven states, Newme plans to further expand in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad Indore, Dehradun and Chandigarh. The company aims to focus on understanding the preferences of Gen Z women, leveraging technology and fashion innovation to meet their evolving needs, adds Jasoria.

Newme to open 20 new stores by FY25-end

Suspend ‘festive sales’ events of Amazon and Flipkart, CAIT urges goverment

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged the government to suspend the 'festive sales' events of Amazon and Flipkart, as a Madras Court Lawyear K Narasimhan has accused Flipkart of offering discounts at product level for select sellers.

The accusation was made in a letter sent by Narasimhan to Amardeep Singh Bhalla, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Narasimhan alleged that seller listings are being automatically opted into waiver-driven offers without their explicit consent. As per rules, e-commerce companies are barred from interfering with or influencing the price of products listed on their platform.

Demanding action against the company, Narsimhan said, the current practice of Flipkart runs contrary to the principles of fair trade and such manipulations severely undermine the level playing field in the e-commerce space, stifling competition and hurting the broader seller ecosystem.

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New Balance launches maiden store in Chennai

US-based sports brand, New Balance has expanded its presence in South India by launching the brand’s maiden store in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Located at Phoenix Palladium, the store showcases the brand's latest collections across categories including footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Radeshwer Davar, Country Manager, New Balance India, says, this significant milestone consolidates the brand’s aspiration for retail expansion in India. Highlighting Chennai’s unique blend of sports and culture, he says, the city proves to be an ideal market for New Balance.

Founded in 1906, New Balance has grown into a global brand, reporting sales of $6.5 billion in 2023 and employing 9,000 associates worldwide. This new store marks an important step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its retail presence in India.

New Balance launches maiden store in Chennai

Nine West by Bata launches 100-footwear styles collection on Myntra

Global footwear and accessories brand Nine West by Bata has launched a collection of over 100 new footwear styles for the festive season on Flipkart’s fashion arm Myntra.
Crafted as a part of a versatile wardrobe for the modern women, this collection blends elegance with practicality for the fast-paced urban lifestyle, says Sharad Takhur, Vice President and Head-E-commerce, Bata India. Featuring footwear styles including stilettos, pumps, sling-backs, mules, sandals, flats, and slides with both casual and formal options available, it empowers women to navigate their day with both confidence and style. The collection also elevates the customers’ shopping experience, making fashion accessible for every occasion.”
  
The collaboration between Nine West by Bata and Myntra strengthens the brand’s omni-channel strategy in India. Available exclusively on Myntra, the new collection aims to use the platform’s pan-India reach to expand its customer base. A retailer of Nine West footwear in India, Bata India has a network of over 1,900 company owned and franchise stores and sells close to 50 million pairs of shoes annually.

Nine West by Bata launches 100-footwear styles collection on Myntra

Peter England launches third store in Kathmandu

Expanding its retail presence in the market, prominent menswear brand under Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Peter England has launched third store in Kathmandu, Nepal.
This strategic move highlights the brand's commitment to offer premium lifestyle products in emerging markets. Located in Kumaripati, the new store spans 750 sq ft and was inaugurated by renowned Nepalese actor Ayushman Joshi.
Founded in 1889, Peter England has grown to be India’s largest menswear brand. The Kathmandu store features a wide range of men’s fashion, including shirts, trousers, t-shirts, suits, and accessories like belts and ties. It also showcases the brand’s latest Yacht Club collection, which blends modern style with the versatility of both formal and casual wear.
Anil S Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, states, launched in collaboration in with Pacific Business, the brand’s store in Kathmandu aims to offer customers with an enhanced shopping experience.
Bipin Kumar Agarwal, Director, Pacific Business, adds, strengthening the company’s partnership with Peter England, the new store offers fashionable, affordable menswear tailored to the preferences of local customers.

Peter England launches third store in Kathmandu

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