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Pantaloons unveils Kolkata's largest store in style

06 September 2023, Mumbai

Pantaloons, under Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, has unveiled its largest standalone store in Kolkata's vibrant Kankurgachi area. Actress Trina Saha inaugurated the sprawling three-story store, spanning 55,000 sq. ft.

The store boasts an extensive range of products, from clothing for men, women, and kids to accessories, footwear, and home goods.

Experential

Notably, the store enhances the shopping experience with an exclusive lounge for loyal customers and state-of-the-art trial rooms featuring color-changing lighting and digital fashion islands. The accessories section creates an inviting ambiance for customers to explore.

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, part of the Aditya Birla Group, boasts a significant retail footprint, generating a revenue of Rs. 12,418 crore and spanning 10.8 million sq. ft. of retail space.

Spectacular offerings

Their diverse brand portfolio includes Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, and international names like Ralph Lauren and Ted Baker.

The company also delves into the branded ethnic wear business and collaborates with renowned designers.

Additionally, they are venturing into the digital-first brand arena, aiming to cater to digitally savvy consumers through their 'House of D2C Brands' project called TMRW. TMRW seeks partnerships with emerging e-commerce brands to build a strong digital-first brand portfolio.

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Reliance Trends expands with stylish new store in Kannur, Kerala

Reliance Trends, the prominent fashion and lifestyle department store chain, has unveiled a new retail outlet in Kerala's Kannur district. Situated at SN Park Road, Padanapalam, Kannur, this standalone store spans an expansive 18,600 square feet of retail space.

Positioning itself as Reliance Retail's premier and rapidly expanding apparel and accessories specialist, the Kannur store exudes contemporary allure. It features an extensive selection of top-notch fashion items crafted to resonate with local tastes, all while maintaining wallet-friendly prices.

In less than two decades, Reliance Trends has remarkably expanded its presence to encompass over 1,000 cities and towns nationwide. Established in 2007, it operates under the umbrella of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., which oversees all retail ventures of Reliance Industries. Besides carrying both Indian and international brands, Reliance Trends features its exclusive private labels like Rio, Fig, Avaasa, Fusion, Hushh, and Frendz.

Within the Reliance Retail portfolio, other fashion and lifestyle brands such as Avantra by Trends, Trends Footwear, Reliance Jewels, Azorte, Centro, Fashion Factory, and Ajio thrive. Currently, Reliance Retail boasts more than 2,300 Trends stores across 1,100 Indian cities.

Looking ahead, the retail giant plans to modernize approximately 150 Trends stores throughout India, integrating contemporary aesthetics and tech-enhanced features like self-checkout counters and electronic shelf labels to entice a younger demographic. This strategic move commenced with the unveiling of a revamped Trends concept store in Surat, followed by another in Ambience Mall, Gurugram.

 

Reliance Trends expands with stylish new store in Kannur, Kerala

Nike unveils cutting-edge store in Dehradun's Pacific Mall

01 September 2023, Mumbai

Nike debuts its innovative store in Dehradun at Pacific Mall, Jakhan, Uttarakhand.  Nikhil Jatinder, Head of Business Development at Nike India, is thrilled about the varied selection of running, training, and lifestyle products, encompassing sports attire and essentials.

Unveiling

The outlet's unveiling is credited to RJ Corp, an Indian conglomerate with sports and F&B franchises.

Originating in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, Nike, founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, has expanded globally, boasting 1,046 retail locations, including 125 in India, since entering the Indian market in 1995 through Sierra Industrial Enterprises.

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Phoenix Mall of the Millennium Opens in Pune

04 September 2023, Mumbai

Phoenix Mills Ltd., a prominent shopping center developer and operator, has announced the grand opening of the Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Pune.

The mall is located in the vibrant Wakad and Hinjewadi areas, which are home to numerous IT and business process companies.

It features over 300 leading brands, more than 50 fine-dining restaurants, and a Fanpark designed to host live events and screenings. The architectural lighting design and execution of the mall were undertaken by Light@Work Design Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Excitement

Well-known brands like Skechers and Pantaloons have expressed their excitement about being part of this new property.

Pune is already home to Phoenix Marketcity in Viman Nagar, which has been serving shoppers for 14 years. Phoenix Mills Ltd. has two more malls in the pipeline for India, one in Bengaluru and the other in Kolkata.

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Les Petits Launches New Range of Kids' Collections for Raksha Bandhan

31 August 2023, Mumbai

Luxury fashion brand Les Petits has launched a new range of kids' collections for Raksha Bandhan. The collection features a mix of ethnic and party wear, designed to resonate with the festive mood.

Rang focuses on ethnic wear, while Stella Rossa offers party wear. The collection includes a wide range of lehengas, kurta sets, frocks, and dresses.

Versatility

The fabrics used are Chanderi Silk & Velvet, Neoprenes, Satin, Cotton, Silk, and Chiffon. The collection is designed to be comfortable and stylish, perfect for the festive season.

The new collection for Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the festive spirit. It features a mix of ethnic and party wear, so there is something for everyone.

The collection features a mix of ethnic and party wear, designed to resonate with the festive mood.

The ethnic wear in the collection is inspired by traditional Indian designs. There are lehengas, kurta sets, and saris in a variety of colors and fabrics.

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