Retail Sector
Who is Pankaj Chaturvedi? Shoppers Stop names new company CFO — All about him
Shoppers Stop appointed Pankaj Chaturvedi as CFO effective April 1, 2026, replacing Karunakaran Mohanasundaram.
1 min read10 Feb 2026Black Friday sales surge in India as brands use the event to clear inventory
Black Friday sales are gaining popularity in India, bridging the gap between Diwali and winter sales. Retailers offer significant discounts, driven by online platforms and increased consumer awareness
3 min read23 Nov 2025Candy Warehouse files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; retailer blames falling sales ahead of key Halloween season
Candy Warehouse has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week before Halloween, citing falling sales and mounting debt
2 min read28 Oct 20251.8 crore jobs at risk? THESE three sectors likely to get impacted due to AI, new-age technologies, says report
THREE key sectors in India are poised to be impacted by the effects of implementing AI and other new-age technologies into operations. AI takeover is expected for jobs which are in the high-automation categories.
2 min read3 Aug 2025Hyderabad-based grocery chain engages a banker for a $100 mn pre-IPO fundraise
The company aims to tap the public markets over the next 12-24 months so this is more like a pre-IPO round, a source told Mint, adding that a deal has been in the works for over a year now.
2 min read28 Jul 2025Musical chairs in retail: top execs swap companies as competition heats up, growth slows
Amisha Jain of Levi Strauss & Co is set to leave the denim maker. Changes have been afoot at M&S India as well as Pepe Jeans London and Bestseller India.
3 min read1 Apr 2025Premiumization and new categories to drive growth for US Polo Assn in India
The retailer operates over 430 stores across India and is the largest brand in terms of sales and number of stores within Arvind Fashion’s portfolio.
3 min read28 Feb 2025Smaller consumer brands jazz up pitches in scramble to get listed on quick commerce platforms
Amid rising competition, small direct-to-consumer brands are working hard to impress quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto to reduce wait times for limited shelf space.
5 min read12 Oct 2024E-commerce orders may be harder to return this festive season as sellers aim to maintain margins
Fashion and accessories experience a high frequency of returns, while returns in electronics and personal care items are relatively low.
3 min read18 Sep 2024Avenue Supermarts Stock Check: 218 per cent gain in 5 years, but is now the right time buy DMart shares?
D-Mart has been consolidating between ₹4,600 and ₹5,200. Analysts see opportunities to buy in tranches for long-term targets of ₹5,500- ₹5,600. CLSA raised its target price to ₹5,650, citing sustainability efforts.
4 min read29 Aug 2024