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.  

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.

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.

Rimowa rocked up in New York this week with an exhibition entitled Seit 1898, a cleverly staged expression about arty durability and brand burnishing. 

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

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

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.

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.