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Blinkit services now available in Vijayawada

TFW Bureau Aug 28, 2024 - 1 min read

Quick commerce giant Blinkit is now available is Vijayawada. The announcement regarding same was made by Albinder Dhindsa, Founder and CEO, Blinkit on LinkedIn. Putting out a post, Dhindsa said that Blinkit has been launched in Vijayawada and the first store of the brand is located in Currency Nagar. This store will serve nearby areas...

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Samoh by TATA opens flagship store in Hyderabad

TFW Bureau Aug 28, 2024 - 1 min read

Samoh, the premium ethnic wear brand from the house of Tata has opened its flagship store in Hyderabad. The new store is located in the upscale neighbourhood of Venkatagiri, Jubilee Hills, and spans a massive 4,000 sq. ft. This is Samoh’s fifth store in India. “We are thrilled to open our first store in Hyderabad. It...

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Rebel Foods Targets 120 Cities Expansion, Doubling Down on Tier 2 Growth

Beny Sachdeva Aug 27, 2024 - 1 min read

Rebel Foods, the cloud kitchen startup backed by Peak XV, plans to expand its reach to 120 cities within the next two years. Currently, Rebel Foods operates over 450 cloud kitchens across India and globally, serving 75 cities in India alone. The company aims to double down on Tier 2 cities like Patna and Amritsar,...

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Zudio expands in Madhya Pradesh, opens store in Jabalpur

TFW Bureau Aug 26, 2024 - 1 min read

Zudio, a trendy fashion brand that offers affordable and stylish clothing for the youth and young adults, has opened its new store in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The announcement regarding same was made on social media site LinkedIn. This is Zudio’s first store in Jabalpur. With more than 460 studios, Zudio has a strong presence...

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Zoya expands retail presence in Chennai, opens luxury flagship boutique

TFW Bureau Aug 26, 2024 - 1 min read

Zoya from the House of Tata has opened its flagship boutique in Chennai. This new retail venture, located in the iconic Taj Coromandel, was launched by CK Venkataraman, MD of Titan Company Limited, and represents a significant step in Zoya's expansion in India. The boutique is designed as a curated gallery of fine jewellery, reflecting Zoya’s vision...

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Birdy's Bakery and Patisserie Sets Ambitious Expansion Goals with 100 New Stores via franchising

Beny Sachdeva Aug 26, 2024 - 2 min read

Founded in 1992 and originally part of the Taj Group of Hotels, Birdy’s has long been a trusted name in Mumbai's bakery scene. In 2019, ownership transferred to Grill Splendour Services Pvt. Ltd., a gourmet bakery chain led by Srinidhi and Vandana Rao. Under their leadership, the brand has been revitalized and now operates 26...

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Small Retailers at Risk: FMCG Distributors Challenge Quick Commerce's Rise

TFW Bureau Aug 24, 2024 - 3 min read

In a letter written to Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, FMCG distributors' body AICPDF said this unchecked expansion of quick commerce platforms, which typically deliver goods within 10 to 30 minutes, is creating an "uneven playing field", threatening the livelihoods of millions of small retailers and distributors who have been the backbone of India's...

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Technosport Expands South India Operations, Targets 16 New Stores in FY24

TFW Bureau Aug 24, 2024 - 2 min read

Technosport, the Tiruppur-based sportswear brand, is poised for significant growth in South India, with plans to launch 15-16 new stores across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana during the current financial year. This ambitious expansion strategy reflects the brand’s commitment to enhancing its footprint and making its high-quality sportswear and athleisure products more accessible...

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‘Vaango on Wheels’ launched in Gurugram

Parina Sood, TFW Bureau Aug 24, 2024 - 1 min read

Vaango, South Indian food based QSR, has come up with an innovative mobile model of ‘Vaango on Wheels’ and has introduced the service in Gurugram. The announcement was made by Devyani International Limited on LinkedIn. The company said in the social media post that the new move is directed at expanding the brand’s reach. Vaango...

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Reliance Retail and Clarks End JV

TFW Bureau Aug 23, 2024 - 2 min read

Reliance Retail and UK-based footwear giant Clarks have ended their two-year joint venture, marking a significant shift in the retail landscape. The decision comes amid substantial disagreements over various terms of their partnership, according to sources familiar with the situation. As a result of the termination, Clarks will be closing all its stores in India, a...

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