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Mall space crunch: Demand outpaces supply for third straight year

New Delhi, March 19 -- Demand for mall space surpassed supply for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to a report by real estate consulting firm Anarock Retail. In 2024, over 6.5 million sq... Read More


Hot summer forecast to boost consumer durables, beverage sales in India

New Delhi, March 18 -- From makers of beverages to body washes and air-conditioners to deodorants, businesses are positioning themselves for a surge in sales, after the weather office's prediction of ... Read More


Chase for chill to lift summer-driven biz

New Delhi, March 18 -- From makers of beverages to body washes and air-conditioners to deodorants, businesses are positioning themselves for a surge in sales, after the weather office's prediction of ... Read More


The hot and cold of the cola wars

New Delhi, March 17 -- It's that time of the year again-a scorching summer is upon us with the weather forecaster predicting a hot season ahead. It's only natural to grab a chilled bottle of your favo... Read More


Reliance Consumer biz to see national rollout

New Delhi, March 13 -- Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the packaged goods arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), will take three to four years to distribute its products nationally following a s... Read More


SLMG to invest $1 billion in Coca-Cola Expansion

New Delhi, March 12 -- Lucknow-based SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd, a major Coca-Cola bottler in India, plans to invest up to $1 billion by 2030 to expand its production capacity in the populous states of B... Read More


Rebel Foods to boost Wendy's India presence with Rs.150 crore investment

New Delhi, March 12 -- Rebel Foods will invest Rs.100-150 crore to help Wendy's, the American burger chain, expand its footprint in India to 500 locations by 2028. The Wendy's Company plans to add 30... Read More


Malls divert more space to beauty brands as consumer preferences shift

New Delhi, March 11 -- Consumers are expected to shift spending from categories such as apparel and footwear to beauty and eating out over the next four to five years, prompting retailers and mall dev... Read More


Samir Modi says focus on own consumer business, not concerned about inheritance battle

New Delhi, March 8 -- Samir K. Modi, scion of the KK Modi group, says he's busy building his own consumer-facing business amid an inheritance dispute within the family. Modi, former executive directo... Read More


Nestle flirts with luxury via First Nespresso boutique in India; more to follow

New Delhi, March 6 -- Nestle, the world's largest coffee company, has launched a Nespresso boutique in Delhi's Nexus CityWalk mall, targeting India's affluent consumers. The boutique offers Nespresso ... Read More