The Covid-19 led economic deceleration has been catastrophic for most sectors, barring a few. Despite slowdowns in consumer spending, low manufacturing output, and global instability, India still remains the world’s fastest-growing economy. TO READ MORE: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/tier-ii-and-tier-iii-cities-to-drive-the-growth-of-malls-in-india/?fbclid=IwAR25Q-Uk9leYWS1hrGucInf6fRyKakW6g8S7AVsigU2hJDdsRBtMO_e-Ri4
As the country recovers from the pandemic, the retail industry has resumed its growth trajectory and is likely to witness 10 per cent annual growth to reach approximately USD 2 trillion by 2032, according to a report. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-retail-industry-to-reach-2-trillion-by-2032-report/91123322
In an exclusive conversation with Retail4Growth, Nuno Rosa, International Head of Visual Merchandising, VERO MODA, who has over 28 years of hands-on international VM experience, having worked in India, U.A.E., Mexico, Portugal, and the U.K TO READ MORE: http://www.fashionatingworld.com/new1-2/global-kidswear-market-to-reach-239-billion-in-2023-report
In contrast to regular fashion market, the global kidswear market has been growing in a robust fashion for the last two years. Statista reports, the global infant and toddler wear market has been growing at 3.7 per cent since 2018 and is projected to reach $239 billion in 2023. Segment growth will be dominated by...
Work-from-home, coupled with an increased focus on fitness during the pandemic, has given new wings to the athleisure apparel segment, which is projected to maintain momentum even post-pandemic. TO READ MORE: https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/athleisure-breaking-a-sweat/2494531/
Retailers and apparel brands including Lifestyle, Reliance Retail, Raymond and Woodland said they will either hold product prices or take only marginal hikes despite unprecedented inflation across input costs as it could derail the recovery witnessed. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/apparel/retailers-and-apparel-brands-to-stay-away-from-sharp-price-hikes/90969669?fbclid=IwAR1De1QgMCLIiiU1uXAiaNdgSI-7GbGNMcxVEoF0EHWMtUY-hFr3WrI3EhQ
Value fashion chain V-Mart has increased prices in numerous product categories by around 8% to 10% to pass on recent yarn price hikes representing its first time raising prices in 15 years. TO READ MORE: https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/V-mart-raises-prices-for-first-time-in-15-years,1382145.html
Reliance Industries has effectively taken over the operations of Future Retail stores and has offered jobs to its employees, even as the Kishore Biyani-led group is locked in a bitter battle with e-commerce major Amazon at several judicial forums over. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/reliance-takes-control-of-future-retail-stores-offers-jobs-to-employees/89850529
Growing acceptance of unique body shapes seems to be taking the steam out of the Indian shapewear market. Reports indicate, the shapewear market in India is on a decline with people no longer wishing to ‘correct themselves’. TO READ MORE: http://www.dfupublications.com/news/apparel/shapewears-popularity-decline-in-india-as-consumers-adopt-body-inclusivity
As the wedding industry begins to return to normalcy after another wave in the ongoing pandemic, the bridal trousseau is what everyone’s eyes are on. More and more brides are swearing by ‘vocal for local’ and thinking ‘sustainable’. TO READ MORE: https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/how-bridal-trousseau-has-evolved-during-the-pandemic-1919672-2022-03-02
