- 1. Comet expands into direct-to-consumer retail with first flagship store in Bengaluru
- (Retail)
- Domestic sneaker brand Comet continues its expansion into the direct-to-consumer retail market with the launch of its first flagship store in Bengaluru. Located on 100 Ft Road in Indiranagar, a high-traffic ...
- Created on 25 April 2025
- 2. Direct-to-consumer brands in focus as they target $100 billion turnover by 2025
- (Fashion)
- ... Capital, the leading investment banking arm of financial services firm Avedus Group expects, COVID-19 related restrictions will prompt consumers to discover new Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands that may ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 3. Prada-Kolhapuri row puts India’s craft economy in the luxury spotlight
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... an infrastructure base that could support a larger craft-to-export pipeline. The missing link is organised commercialisation. D2C changes the equation Cross-border direct-to-consumer (D2C) commerce ...
- Created on 13 October 2026
- 4. Tech-fashion mergers scale high-yield luxury retail segment
- (Fashion Week)
- ... launches into emotive lifestyle statements, unlocking high-conversion retail channels across luxury department stores and direct-to-consumer digital flagships. Supply chain agility and omnichannel execution ...
- Created on 13 October 2026
- 5. Fashion education networks expand physical footprints to bridge talent gaps
- (Fashion)
- ... curricula mitigate skill deficits in luxury and fast fashion As fashion brands scale direct-to-consumer and retail networks across Tier-I &II markets, educational institutions are recalibrating coursework ...
- Created on 12 October 2026
- 6. India’s premium fashion sector accelerates past traditional retail milestones
- (Retail)
- ... without losing identity For domestic design houses and direct-to-consumer apparel labels, the principal challenge lies in expanding national footprints without diluting artisanal integrity. Modern shoppers ...
- Created on 10 October 2026
- 7. ABDFVL consolidates digital portfolio with complete Urbano Fashion acquisition
- (Retail)
- ... legacy conglomerates are increasingly streamlining their direct-to-consumer portfolios to eliminate minority shareholder friction and accelerate operational integration across online channels. MUCH MORE ...
- Created on 09 October 2026
- 8. GST Reset: Apparel retail gets tax relief on mass market, pressure above Rs 2,500
- (Apparel)
- ... separate physical establishments in every destination state. The change could benefit smaller fashion labels, regional manufacturers and direct-to-consumer businesses seeking national reach without the ...
- Created on 09 October 2026
- 9. Snitch to expand footwear segment with new Stryker range
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- The domestic direct-to-consumer apparel sector continues to witness rapid portfolio diversification as leading menswear labels scale non-apparel categories to capture higher wallet shares. Homegrown fashion ...
- Created on 07 October 2026
- 10. Cantabil Retail accelerates store expansion across domestic markets
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... fluctuating raw material expenses and aggressive discounting by digital-first direct-to-consumer labels. To protect operating margins, Cantabil has optimized average store dimensions to accommodate high-margin ...
- Created on 03 October 2026
- 11. Sarup Industries strengthens leadership to expand Lotus Bawa footwear footprint
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... Industry analysts note, traditional footwear manufacturers are increasingly upgrading their direct-to-consumer and digital retail channels to capture higher margins. By combining heritage craftsmanship ...
- Created on 01 October 2026
- 12. TIGC faces growth deceleration as fiscal pressures mount
- (Update)
- The direct-to-consumer apparel landscape is undergoing a rigorous reality check, with prominent menswear label The Indian Garage Co reporting a moderated operating revenue of Rs 234.6 crore for FY26, marking ...
- Created on 29 September 2026
- 13. Visage Lines Personal Care elevates growth strategy with dual executive appointments
- (Lifestyle)
- ... the company's direct-to-consumer portfolio. Concurrently, Singh leverages over 14 years of strategic distribution experience with multinational giants like L'Oréal and Kenvue to direct digital scale across ...
- Created on 28 September 2026
- 14. Newme accelerates offline expansion with landmark store milestone
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- Direct-to-consumer fashion brand Newme has expanded its physical footprint with a rapid nationwide retail rollout, bringing its total operating store count to 40 outlets across India. The brand is capitalizing ...
- Created on 26 September 2026
- 15. Comet celebrates architectural craftsmanship with new heritage sneaker collection
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... Rohan Mehta, Founder and CEO, Comet. Industry analysts note, experiential storytelling and regional localization significantly strengthen brand loyalty and drive high-margin direct-to-consumer sales across ...
- Created on 26 September 2026
- 16. Anahat expands festive apparel line with mythological print camp-collar shirts
- (Apparel)
- ... note that independent domestic labels incorporating distinct cultural narratives are experiencing accelerated customer acquisition across direct-to-consumer digital channels and pop-up retail activations. ...
- Created on 24 September 2026
- 17. Wrogn accelerates retail expansion with strong Q1 growth
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... upward trajectory to an aggressive expansion of owned retail channels, including direct-to-consumer digital platforms and exclusive brand outlets, which collectively expanded by 120 per cent Y-o-Y. Enhancing ...
- Created on 24 September 2026
- 18. Festive e-commerce boom puts fashion and quick commerce in the spotlight
- (Retail)
- ... excess inventory can quickly erode the margin gains generated during the festive period. Gifting broadens the opportunity Direct-to-consumer brands are consequently looking beyond apparel to capture ...
- Created on 24 September 2026
- 19. D2C streetwear brand Indian Walker secures Rs 20 crore valuation in pre-seed funding
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- A prominent direct-to-consumer streetwear and carry-first brand, Indian Walker has secured an undisclosed pre-seed funding round from Palette Wealth Management at a post-money valuation of Rs 20 crore. ...
- Created on 24 September 2026
- 20. How Trent, Reliance and others rebuilt the retail floor
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... stores and direct-to-consumer channels, department stores increasingly carried the inventory risk without retaining exclusive access to demand. Indian retailers have instead experimented with flexible ...
- Created on 22 September 2026
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