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A recent statement by AAP MP Raghav Chadha has reignited a serious conversation around the working conditions of gig economy delivery riders in India. Chadha called the situation “systemic exploitation” after a Blinkit delivery rider reportedly...

Delhi Government Plans Liquor Pre-Booking App as New Excise Policy Targets Fewer Vends in Residential Areas

New Delhi residents may soon be able to secure their preferred liquor brands before stepping out, as the Delhi government prepares to introduce a mobile application under its upcoming excise policy. The proposed app is aimed...

Coca-Cola Replaces Plastic Shrink Wrap with Paper Bottle Carriers in European Trial

Coca-Cola has begun piloting a redesigned packaging format in Europe that could significantly reduce its use of single-use plastic, starting with a live market test in Austria. The initiative replaces traditional plastic shrink wrap on soft...

Retail & E-commerce

FMCG

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Paragon Footwear, one of India’s most established rubber footwear brands, is preparing to introduce a new generation of exclusive brand stores as it marks 50 years in the domestic market. The company will debut the updated...

Hugo Blue Opens Its First-Ever Global Store in India at DLF Avenue Saket, Marking Retail Debut for HUGO BOSS Youth Line

Hugo Blue, the newest youth-oriented line from the HUGO BOSS stable, has made its first-ever physical retail debut globally in India, opening a standalone store at DLF Avenue, Saket in New Delhi. The launch has been...

Hamleys Expands India Footprint with Experiential Café for Families at Phoenix Mall

Hamleys has taken its retail experience a step further with the launch of India’s first-ever Hamleys Café at Phoenix Mall of the Millennium in Pune. Spanning 1,200 sq. ft., including 600 sq. ft. of seating and...

Luxury

India’s Diamond Market Booms: De Beers Plans Major Forevermark Retail Expansion

De Beers is ramping up its Forevermark retail expansion in India, anticipating sustained growth in the country’s natural diamond market. Shweta Harit, Global SVP of De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark, said India’s diamond segment...
Kimirica, India’s premium self-care brand, is making a foray into luxury home fragrances, signaling a strategic expansion beyond personal care. The Bengaluru-based brand unveiled a new collection featuring hand-poured soy candles, room sprays, and curated hand...

Estée Lauder and Jo Malone Launch AI Scent Advisor to Personalize Online Fragrance Discovery

The Estée Lauder Companies and Jo Malone London have launched a new AI-powered digital experience aimed at transforming online fragrance discovery. Named the Jo Malone London Scent Advisor, the platform is now live on JoMalone.com in...
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Horlicks Rebrands as Lifestyle Nutrition Brand, Shifts Focus to Superfoods and Everyday Wellness

Horlicks, one of India’s most recognisable nutrition brands, has embarked on a significant repositioning exercise as it looks to align with changing consumer expectations...

Coca-Cola Replaces Plastic Shrink Wrap with Paper Bottle Carriers in European Trial

Coca-Cola has begun piloting a redesigned packaging format in Europe that could significantly reduce its use of single-use plastic, starting with a live market...