Bath & Body Works Chennai store has officially opened at Phoenix Marketcity Mall, marking the American personal care and fragrance brand’s 47th outlet in India. The announcement was shared by Apparel Group India on social media, highlighting the brand’s continued retail expansion across key Indian cities. With this launch, Bath & Body Works aims to...
The Body Shop India expansion highlights the brand’s continued commitment to ethical, sustainable, and purpose-led beauty in one of its most important global markets. Founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, The Body Shop has grown from a single store in Brighton into a global brand operating more than 3,000 stores across 70 countries and serving...
Jo Malone London AI Scent Advisor has officially launched, marking a significant step forward in how consumers discover fragrances online. Introduced by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and Jo Malone London, the AI-powered digital experience is designed to help customers confidently find their ideal scent through an intuitive, conversational journey. The tool is now live...
Tata 1mg offline stores expansion has crossed a significant milestone, with the digital health platform now operating more than 200 physical stores across India. Backed by Tata Digital, the company continues to strengthen its omnichannel presence by blending its strong online healthcare ecosystem with trusted neighbourhood access. The update was recently shared by Gaurav Agarwal,...
MW Eat acquisition by Fairfax has been officially announced, with affiliates of Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited acquiring the UK-based Indian restaurant group as part of a long-term global growth strategy. MW Eat owns and operates some of the United Kingdom’s most recognised Indian restaurant brands. The acquisition is expected to accelerate MW Eat’s expansion...
Processed food consumption in India is emerging as a growing public health concern, with packaged snacks and beverages becoming more accessible than fruits and vegetables—even in rural areas. This observation was highlighted by S Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EACPM), who emphasised the urgent need to improve the...
Nothing Before Coffee expansion has gathered strong momentum, with the quick-service coffee chain reporting a 52% increase in outlet count and a 70% jump in company-level revenues over the past year. The performance highlights growing consumer acceptance of the brand’s India-centric coffee offerings and disciplined expansion strategy. Strengthening Presence Across Key States As part of...
Malgudi Mumbai expansion continues to gather momentum as the South Indian resto-café has opened new outlets in Borivali West (SV Road), Lower Parel, and Chembur. Co-founded by Padma Shri awardee and music icon Shankar Mahadevan along with Eatopia Holdings, the brand is steadily building a distinctive footprint in Mumbai’s dining scene. The new locations reinforce...
Pernod Ricard India growth strategy is firmly centred on premiumisation and innovation as the company targets double-digit growth in one of its most important global markets. Pernod Ricard India (PRI), the country’s leading alcoBev player with FY25 revenue of ₹27,446 crore, believes India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals offer a structural growth tailwind. Speaking in Bengaluru, Jean...
Sanook Kitchen India launch has officially taken place with the opening of the international Thai restaurant chain’s first outlet at Reach 3 Roads in Sector 70, Gurugram. Known globally for its affordable, everyday dining format, Sanook Kitchen is making its India debut with a focus on accessibility, authenticity, and value-driven dining. The launch marks a...
