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Inditex's growth strategy: Efficiency, profitability, and responsible expansion

Inditex's growth strategy: Efficiency, profitability, and responsible expansion

On the occasion of the presentation of Inditex's financial results for 2023, the CEO of the Galician conglomerate shed some light on the past fiscal year and unveiled its schemes for future expansion.
Fashion
Meghan Markle launches new lifestyle brand

Meghan Markle launches new lifestyle brand

Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, is launching a new lifestyle brand seemingly named after the couple's oceanside California home.
Lifestyle
BigBasket eyes profitability in eight months, sets sights on IPO

BigBasket eyes profitability in eight months, sets sights on IPO

Fast moving consumer goods retailer Big Basket expects to turn a profit in the coming eight months and is tentatively planning to launch its initial public offering in 2025.
Fashion
Karl Lagerfeld and Taraf unveil luxurious villas in Dubai

Karl Lagerfeld and Taraf unveil luxurious villas in Dubai

Karl Lagerfeld and property developer Taraf unveiled on Wednesday an exclusive residential enclave comprising of villas, in Dubai. 
Luxury
ONDC sees cumulative orders pass 7.1 million in February

ONDC sees cumulative orders pass 7.1 million in February

The Indian government-backed online platform Open Network for Digital Commerce saw its cumulative orders pass the 7.1 million mark in February 2024 after just over a year of operations.
Fashion
The Organic World aims to reach store total of 100 in 18 months

The Organic World aims to reach store total of 100 in 18 months

The Organic World plans to reach a store total of 100 in the coming 18 months to bring its natural personal care and lifestyle products to more shoppers in India’s major cities.
Fashion
Ikea will close its R City Mall store in Mumbai

Ikea will close its R City Mall store in Mumbai

Swedish homeware and lifestyle retailer Ikea plans to close down its store in Mumbai’s R City Mall in the coming six months as part of its goal of improving customer experience and streamlining operations in India.
Fashion
Zepto pilots e-commerce membership programme

Zepto pilots e-commerce membership programme

Quick commerce business Zepto has piloted a paid e-commerce membership programme named ‘Zepto Pass’ to engage shoppers with free deliveries and exclusive discounts.
Fashion
EPCH to hold next IHGF Delhi Fair in October

EPCH to hold next IHGF Delhi Fair in October

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts will hold its 58th IHGF Delhi Fair from October 16 to 20 this year to showcase products made by India’s artisans to a domestic and international trade audience.
Fashion
Government portal Gem expects to report over Rs 4 lakh crore procurement in FY24

Government portal Gem expects to report over Rs 4 lakh crore procurement in FY24

The government expects goods and services procurement on its Government E-Marketplace portal to exceed Rs 4 lakh crore by the end of the 2024 financial year. 
Fashion
Ikea plans next investment round for India to continue expansion

Ikea plans next investment round for India to continue expansion

Home and lifestyle brand Ikea is planning its next round of investment in its India operations to continue to fuel expansion in the country.
Fashion
Farfetch links with major and local names on Modest Fashion Capsule Collection

Farfetch links with major and local names on Modest Fashion Capsule Collection

​Luxury fashion e-tail giant Farfetch has unveiled its modest fashion offer and campaign, showcasing capsule collections from over 30 regional and international designers that are available exclusively on the site.
Fashion
FNP relaunches mobile shopping app with enhanced features

FNP relaunches mobile shopping app with enhanced features

Gifting brand FNP has relaunched its mobile shopping app to ameliorate the mobile customer experience following a surge in app usage.
Fashion
Pitti Uomo celebrates print media and independent magazines with a unique kiosk

Pitti Uomo celebrates print media and independent magazines with a unique kiosk

Pitti Uomo is hosting a genuine newsstand in its aisles, where around 100 independent magazines are available for purchase. The project was conceived by the specialized portal Frab’s Magazines.
Fashion
M&S outperforms in Q3 but sees challenging conditions in India

M&S outperforms in Q3 but sees challenging conditions in India

​M&S’s Christmas and Q3 trading statement was probably the worst-kept secret in UK retail, as far as knowing that the company was going to report a stellar season is concerned.
Fashion
OppDoor launches to bring online brands to global audiences

OppDoor launches to bring online brands to global audiences

Binny Bansal, co-founder of e-commerce giant Flipkart, has launched a new e-commerce startup named OppDoor to bring up-and-coming online brands to global audiences.
Fashion