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KL Rahul invests in PlayBlue, joins as brand ambassador ahead of its mega store...

New Delhi, 12 November, 2026: PlayBlue, a new multi-brand sports retailer, today announced Indian cricketer KL Rahul as an investor and brand ambassador, marking a significant milestone ahead of the store & app launch on November 14, 2026. The partnership...

Zudio’s 1,000th Store: Can Suppliers Keep Up Without Carrying All the Risk?-Editoral by Khazi...

12-November-2026 In its 29 October results, Trent said it had opened its 1,000th Zudio store during the September quarter and expanded its fashion portfolio to more than 1,300 large-format stores. Its consolidated operating revenue rose 22% year on year to...

URBAN Expands Lifestyle Technology Portfolio with Launch of ARC Go 2 AI Smart Fitness...

The two new launches bring together AI-powered wellness and recovery tracking, Active Noise Cancellation, AI Live Translation and smart everyday conveniences. New Delhi, November 11, 2026: URBAN, a leading lifestyle technology brand known for design-led innovation, today announced the launch...

Diwali Hamper Orders Tripled on Zepto. Who Carried the Inventory Risk?-Editoral by Khazi Altaf...

11-November-2026 Zepto reported that festive hamper orders on its platform were three times the previous Diwali’s level, according to The Economic Times on 9 November. That is a company-reported result for one platform, not a measure of the whole retail...

Kingfisher Strong Power Soda Celebrates the Journey Home This Diwali with a Musical Ode...

Chennai, November 10, 2026: Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water has announced its association with Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 on JioHotstar as the Good Times Partner, bringing the spirit of celebration and shared experiences to one of Tamil Nadu's...

Quick Commerce Can Deliver in Minutes. Can It Explain What It Puts First? —...

10-November-2026 Blinkit added 308 net stores in the September quarter and raised its March 2027 target to 3,500, according to reporting on Eternal’s 21 October shareholder letter. That target is a plan, not a completed expansion. Separately, India’s amended e-commerce...

Mankind’s PetStar engages pet parents through a campaign connecting digital participation with offline pet...

Mumbai, 09, November 2026: Mankind's PetStar, a pet food brand, has rolled out its 'Picture 10 Lakh* Ki' campaign to engage pet parents through a digital-led initiative that connects online participation with offline pet retail stores. The campaign features PetStar...

Keep the Market Open and the Right to Protest Visible — Editoral by Khazi...

09-November-2026 On 9 November, The Times of India reported that the Confederation of All India Traders was considering approaching the authorities and courts over business disruptions linked to demonstrations in Delhi. The issue is expected to come up at its...

Bigger Dhanteras Bills Do Not Automatically Mean Bigger Purchases — Editorial by Khazi Altaf...

07-November-2026 Jewellery-industry estimates reported on 6 November suggest strong Dhanteras business, with gold sales by value expected to rise 15–20%. The same reporting records the industry’s expectation that gold volumes could remain broadly flat. These are preliminary assessments, not an...

Retail Platforms Must Remain Open to the Next Independent Brand — Editorial by Khazi...

05-November-2026 Nykaa’s 4 November disclosures reported quarterly revenue of approximately ₹3,006 crore and profit of ₹101 crore, alongside an announced 82% majority acquisition in Simply Nam. Its growing portfolio of owned brands brings a wider retail question into focus: how...