Store Stories | Top Stories You Can’t Afford to Skip - ETRetail
Hello Readers,
Welcome to the fourth edition of ETRetail's weekly LinkedIn newsletter, "Store Stories"—your go-to source for the latest insights and developments in the retail industry. We hope you enjoyed the second edition of "Store Stories." We'd love to hear your feedback! Each week, we bring you a carefully curated selection of top news stories, expert analyses, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of retail. Below are some specially curated stories for you to begin your weekend on an insightful note :)
Apparel & Fashion
House of fashion brands, Brand Studio Lifestyle, which operates 5 brands Highlander, Tokyo Talkies, Vishudh, Ketch, and Locomotive - has gone offline with Highlander and Tokyo Talkies, Shyam Prasad, CEO, Brand Studio Lifestyle told ETRetail.
Consumer Electronics
India's electronic goods exports surged by 37.31 per cent in July, reaching USD 2.8 billion, reflecting growing global demand. From April to July 2024, electronic goods exports totaled USD 11.24 billion. Meat, dairy, and poultry exports also saw a substantial increase of 56.18 per cent. India's total exports in July were USD 62.42 billion, up 2.81% from last year. The government aims to achieve a full-year export target of USD 800 billion.
Apparel
India's textiles and apparel exports in July grew by 4.73 per cent to USD 2,937.56 million compared to the same month last year mainly driven by an increase in demand for apparels, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) said on Thursday. Textiles and apparel exports stood at USD 2,805.01 million in July 2023, CITI said.
Industry
Retailers and brands forecast a 5-10% growth in business during the ongoing Independence Day sales period compared to last year, driven by improved consumer sentiment and increased demand for premium products. While urban areas are seeing a rise in sales for smartphones and laptops, rural demand remains subdued. Special offers and discounts have been implemented by companies and e-commerce platforms, contributing to a notable uptick in sales, with some sectors like jewelry and gift items seeing substantial growth.
Grocery
Carlsberg’s global CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen, confirmed that the Danish brewer does not plan a new strategy for India after acquiring full ownership of its Indian and Nepalese operations from the Khetan Group. The move, expected to finalize in a few months, will enable Carlsberg to boost investments and leverage opportunities in the rapidly growing Indian beer market, which is expanding four times faster than the overall segment. Andersen noted that while no dramatic strategy changes are anticipated, the company aims to enhance its market presence with increased control and investment.
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