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 ₹5,873 crore. The figures show the scale of one retailer’s growth. They tell us less about the economics of the manufacturers serving a fast-growing store network.
The Retail Times asks: When a chain adds stores or changes its assortment, how much notice does a garment maker receive? Which commitments are firm, and which are forecasts? If an order changes after fabric has been purchased, how is that cost shared?
The Retail Times recommends that large apparel retailers set clear periods for confirming orders, agree in advance how specification changes and rejected lots will be handled, and make invoice settlement visible to suppliers. Review supplier performance alongside the retailer’s own forecast accuracy. That makes it easier for manufacturers to invest in quality and for retailers to keep affordable basics in stock.
Affordable fashion is strongest when the factories behind it can plan, deliver and get paid predictably.
