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ASOS.com Enters Indian Market Through Strategic Partnership with AJIO.com In a significant move, british fashion giant #ASOS has announced a strategic partnership with #AJIO, one of India's leading e-commerce platforms. This collaboration marks ASOS’s official entry into the booming Indian fashion retail market, capitalising on AJIO's established market presence and logistics infrastructure. Bifrost provides insight on this development, highlighting the following key business takeaways: Access to New Consumer Base: With AJIO’s strong foothold in India, ASOS will now reach millions of Indian consumers, tapping into the rapidly growing online fashion market. Logistics Advantage: AJIO’s robust distribution network will enable faster deliveries and an enhanced shopping experience for ASOS’s exclusive collections. Localised Strategy: This partnership reflects a smart localisation approach, offering Indian shoppers a curated selection of ASOS’s global fashion at competitive prices, tailored to local preferences. As #India continues to emerge as a key player in global e-commerce, this collaboration positions ASOS to leverage a market poised for exponential growth in the coming years. For international brands watching this space, NOW is the time to start thinking India! #expansion #updates #fashionretail #indiamarket #asos #ajio #fashion #Whyindia #bifrost #news #business #invest #partnerships #collaborations #success #FashionForward #IndianFashion #GlobalBrands #ecommerceindia #businessupdates

French luxury fashion brand Maison Margiela has entered India in partnership with Shoppers Stop and L’Oréal International Distribution Click on the link below to know more... Maison Margiela | Shoppers Stop | L'Oréal | Biju Kassim | Deepak Yadav #fashion #skincare #brand #luxurybrands #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailtrends #ir #IndiaRetailing

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 The fashion and apparel market refers to the dynamic and expansive industry encompassing the design, production, marketing, and retail of clothing, accessories, and footwear. This market is characterized by constant innovation, diverse style trends, and the creation of a wide range of products to meet consumer preferences. Key components include fashion design, textile manufacturing, retail distribution, and the utilization of evolving technologies to enhance production processes and consumer experiences. Download Free Sample@ https://lnkd.in/drwhh47m The market plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing employment opportunities, contributing significantly to GDP, and influencing cultural expressions and trends. It reflects the ever-evolving preferences and lifestyles of consumers while fostering creativity, innovation, and economic growth. Global Fashion and Apparel Market was valued at US $ 3.4 Tillion in 2023 and is expected to reach US $ 5.4 Tillion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2024 – 2032. Top key players: Kering SA, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., EssilorLuxottica SA, Adidas AG, H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB, TJX Companies, Inc., VF Corporation, Zalando SE, Levi Strauss & Co., Hanesbrands Inc., Skechers USA, Inc., Under Armour, Inc., Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Anta Sports Products Limited, Puma SE, Capri Holdings Limited, Lululemon Athletica inc., Burberry Group plc, PVH Corp., Tapestry, Inc., Guess?, Inc., Canada Goose Holdings Inc. #FashionTrends #ApparelIndustry #StyleMarket #FashionForward #ClothingTrends #FashionistaLife #ChicWear 

Ralph Lauren just posted fairly modest results for FY23 (+3%) but don’t be misled that the business is flatlining. There are many fashion and luxury brands that could learn from RL’s disciplined management of the brand since the Polo logos ubiquitous presence in the 90’s. RL is now everywhere but at the same time invisible compared to their previous presence. As well as apparel and footwear, RL has several other highly successful categories: Fragrance, Home, Hospitality (restaurants, bars and coffee kiosks) Europe and Asia posted solid increases for FY23 with the overall number being dragged back by N.Am which saw a small decrease. See the additional info in the comments. #RalphLauren insights FY23: 📈 Full Yr revenue +3% (reported & constant) - $6.6bn 📈 24% Adjusted EPS Growth 📈 Returned a Total of c$600 Million to Shareholders 📈 5m+ new customers in DTC channels - record level holiday(Q4) customer acquisition 📈 NAm revenue decreased -2% to $3bn 📈 Europe revenue increased +7% to $2bn 📈 Asia revenue increased +10% to $1.6bn 📈 Gross Profit was $4.4bn 📈 Gross Margin 66.8% 📈 Company ended FY24 with $1.8bn in cash 📈 Inventory was $776m , -16% on the previous year 🏭 Revenues by channel: - Retail $4.3bn - Wholesale $2.1bn (9600 doors worldwide) Licensing $146m 🏭 Wholesale doors by region NAM 3329 Europe 5547 Asia 802 Key FY23 Highlights ✅ New stores in Amsterdam and Singapore ✅ First Ralph Lauren store and digital commerce site in Canada ✅ First Ralph's Coffee in Paris, Shenzhen and Dubai ✅ Continued momentum in RL’s high-potential categories — including Women's, Outerwear and Home — up mid-single digits to last year in the fourth quarter and high-single digits for the full year in constant currency 🌍 Key Licensing Agreements: * Hanesbrands - Underwear and sleepwear (Mens) * 5 Star Apparel LLC - Chaps * S. Rothschild & co - Outerwear * Charles Komar & Sons and Delta Galil - Intimates and sleepwear (womens) * L'Oreal - Fragrances and Personal Care * Luxottica Group SpA - eyewear * Renfro Corp - Socks and Hoisery 🌍 Key Sponsorships * the official outfitter for all on-court officials at the Wimbledon, U.S. Open, and Australian Open tennis tournaments * the exclusive Official Parade Outfitter for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams ESG ✅ Decreased absolute emissions by 29% in FY23 from the FY20 baseline ✅ 8% of global electricity usage is renewables (target 100% by 2025) ✅ Decreased total water use by 25% against fy20 baseline ✅ Transitioned 100% of key suppliers to 100% recycled content polybags ✅ Achieved zero waste to landfill inn DCs, with 92% of waste diverted Employees / ED&I ✅ 19% of global leadership team is racially and ethnically diverse ✅ Maintained 50% of VP and above roles held by women ✅ 64% of global workforce female ✅ In U.S aprx 60% of the workforce identify as underrepresented or ethnic group

Raymond Limited has plans for opening stores in temple towns, its chief business officer for apparel Debdeep Sinha tells Rasul Bailay of #IndiaRetailing. "We have plans for opening up in temple towns because pilgrimage tourism is big now. We have identified a list of such strategic cities and towns where we would be opening stores," he said. Click on the link to learn more about the retail major's expansion plans, focus areas and more... ColorPlus | The Raymond Shop #ParkAvenue #Parx #RaymondReadytowear #premiumfashion #apparel #casualwear #formalwear #retailleaders #retailtrends #retailinsights #interviews #retailbusiness #retailindustry #IndianRetail #iconicbrands #expansionplans

Italian fashion brand United Colors of Benetton has launched its #largeststore in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Located at PVP Mall, Vijayawada, the store is spread over 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Click on the link below to know more... United Colors of Benetton India I Benetton Group I Ramprasad Sridharan I Kaveri Nag I Gaurav Sharma I Sakshi Khurana I Divyanshu Deep I Rohit Jhamnani #benetton #ucb #unitedcolorsofbenetton #benettongroup #fashionretail #andhrapredesh #newstore #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailtrends #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing 

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French affordable fashion brand KIABI is now planning to make its debut here through online platforms instead of its earlier plans to foray here with brick-and-mortar stores first. Click on the link below to know more... Decathlon Sports India I Decathlon I Under Armour I Scotch & Soda I REPLAY I H&M I AZORTE I yousta I Tata Trent (Retail) I Reliance Retail I #kiabi #kiabifashion #fashionretailer #affordablefashion #frenchbrand #ecommerce #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailtrends #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing