The mall chain, which depends on new and retro sneaker styles, is getting hit hard by fewer launches and shifting demand in athletic footwear.
Scenario will launch in all stores across five departments, representing one of the broadest category footprints in Walmart Fashion.
The retailer will finally allow the tap-to-pay options at select Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, with plans to roll out to all locations by the end of the year.
Long lead times in the category mean a rebound will take time. Meanwhile, the department store is setting its sights on its centennial Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Store comps at the off-price retailer soared 10% in Q2, thanks to new and returning customers, in sharp contrast to major rival TJX Cos.
Godrej Industries Group plans a substantial Rs 20,000 crore investment in Haryana. This initiative is expected to generate approximately 40,000 new employment opportunities across the state. Godrej Properties Limited will lead this expansion, investing an additional Rs 16,000 crore by FY28. Godrej Ventures will also invest Rs 3,500 crore in Gurugram's office infrastructure. These combined efforts will significantly boost Haryana's economic development and employment landscape.
The new desktop will debut as soon as the coming days, potentially putting the unveiling ahead of a September event to introduce the next iPhones, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan isn’t public. Apple has tested versions with both the M5 and M6 generations of its processor line.
Prestige and mass beauty retail sales were up in the U.S. in the first half of the year, underscoring the resilience of the category, according to Circana.
Allyson Park’s tenure was marked by intense change at the retail giant, including the departure of longtime CEO Doug McMillon.
The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 200.01 apiece, taking the aggregate deal value to Rs 969.63 crore.
SoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Platinum Jasmine Trust remains Lenskart's largest public shareholder. Many institutional investors, both domestic and foreign, participated in the block deal. Lenskart Solutions shares closed slightly lower on the BSE after the transaction.
Justin Breton is joining the retailer as vice president of development and will report to entertainment chief Pam Kaufman.
Despite added charges for faster fulfillment, customers are flocking to the retailer's roster of quick delivery options, executives said.
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Rajneesh Mahajan, CEO, Inorbit Malls (India), said ,"The acquisition marks an important milestone in the company’s growth journey."
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India’s food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for simpler disclosures. The decision faces Supreme Court scrutiny amid concerns over obesity, high sugar, salt and fat levels, and differing product formulations across countries.
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Livspace will use its network of physical experience centres to showcase and sell products across the new categories. The company has over 120 experience centres.