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PM Modi launches PM Vishwakarma Yojna for artisans
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti on September 17 to launch the ‘PM Vishwakarma Yojna (Scheme)’ to support artisans across India.
Fashion

Spencer’s Retail plans to close 10 Tamil Nadu stores this September
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group business Spencer's Retail plans to close 10 of its stores in the state of Tamil Nadu by the end of this September due to their loss-making performance.
Fashion

Inditex beats H1 expectations as its Midas touch continues, AW23 starts well
Inditex’s first-half results on Wednesday saw the Zara, Massimo Dutta and Bershka owner reporting a 40.1% surge in profits, even though it had kept a lid on price rises linked to higher costs.
Fashion

Rimowa’s Emelie de Vitis on its exhibition Seit 1898, and latest Never Still campaign
Rimowa rocked up in New York this week with an exhibition entitled Seit 1898, a cleverly staged expression about arty durability and brand burnishing.
Luxury

Nestasia expands product offering with first ever bed linen line
Bags, lifestyle, and homeware brand Nestasia has expanded its product offering and launched its first ever bed linen line on its direct to customer website.
Fashion

Aadyam Handwoven showcases at Paris' Maison & Objet
Aditya Birla Group’s handloom-focused apparel and homeware brand Aadyam Handwoven has launched a home textiles showcase at French interiors trade show Maison & Objet.
Fashion

Furlenco opens first ever offline store in Bengaluru
Lifestyle and furniture brand Furlenco has stepped into omni-channel retail and opened its first flagship store in Bengaluru’s HRBR Layout to retail its range of customisable goods.
Fashion

Pepperfry elevates co-founder Ashish Shah to CEO, secures $23 million in funding
Home goods, textiles, and furniture business Pepperfry has elevated its co-founder Ashish Shah to the position of chief executive officer from his previous role as chief operating officer.
Fashion

Jaypore opens new store in Pune
Ethnic wear and lifestyle retailer Jaypore has opened a new store in Pune to bring its selection of heritage craft products to the city’s shoppers.
Fashion

Ikea launches 80th anniversary collection at Mumbai event
Swedish homeware, textile, accessories, and lifestyle brand Ikea held an event in Mumbai to celebrate 80 years in business and launch new anniversary collection ‘Nytillverkad’ in India.
Fashion

Prestige Group opens first Forum Mall in Kochi
Real estate business Prestige Group has opened its first Forum Mall in the state of Kerala. Located in Kochi, the mall measures 6.5 lakh square foot and was built with an investment of Rs 700 crore.
Fashion

Womenswear brand Grassroot by Anita Dongre launches first eco-friendly laundry gel
Womenswear brand Grassroot by Anita Dongre has launched its first ever laundry gel with the aim of offering a sustainable and health-conscious alternative to chemical products.
Fashion

Kohler opens third India Experience Centre in Bengaluru
Luxury home brand Kohler has opened its third experience centre to date in Bengaluru. Located at Trinity Circle on MG Road, the store measures 10,000 square feet.
Fashion

Ecosoul names Bhumi Pednekar as brand ambassador
Ecosoul Home Inc, a leading eco-friendly products company has named actor Bhumi Pednekar as its brand ambassador.
Lifestyle

Alibaba beats quarterly revenue estimates
China's Alibaba Group Holding reported Q1 revenue that beat analysts' estimates as consumer sentiment bounced back from the same time a year earlier when there were strict pandemic-related lockdowns.
Fashion

Freedom Tree opens new store in Thane
Homeware, textiles, and accessories store Freedom Tree has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Thane in Wagle Estate. The store is the brand’s seventh concept store in India to date.
Fashion