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The government has mandated BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027, bringing them under compulsory quality standards. The move is aimed at curbing sub-standard products and could support domestic manufacturers such as Optiemus Infracom, which is expanding its screen-protector manufacturing capacity. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/consumer-durables-and-information-technology/consumer-electronics/govt-brings-smartphone-screen-protectors-under-mandatory-registration-rule-effective-apr-1/134424283

Former FSSAI chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal has urged the Supreme Court to consider a phased rollout of front-of-pack food warnings, warning that the proposed nutrient thresholds could place labels on more than 94% of packaged foods and dilute their impact. His foundation suggested interim thresholds followed by stricter limits over three to five years, with mandatory labelling proposed from July 1, 2027. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/94-per-cent-of-packaged-foods-may-face-warnings-under-nutrient-limits-fssai-ex-chief-pawan-kumar-agarwal-urges-sc-for-phased-food-warning-rollout/134424222

Meta’s Muse, which was introduced earlier this month, is designed to help people carry out such common online tasks as shopping and booking appointments. Amazon prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Muse on Sunday night, a spokesperson said. Shoppers using Muse see a series of pop-ups saying its use violates Amazon’s terms of use. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/amazon-blocks-metas-muse-ai-agent-from-its-retail-site/134400234

Titan Company is exploring acquisitions and investments in emerging watch brands. The company anticipates a strong festive season driven by healthy consumer demand. Titan aims to become a significant global player in the watchmaking industry. Premium watch segments are experiencing robust growth while mass segments face sluggishness. The company is also focusing on developing its own branded movement platform. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/accessories/titan-open-to-acquiring-smaller-watch-brands-sees-strong-growth-in-premium-segment/134378678

The development was among the key leadership changes in the retail and consumer ecosystem this week, alongside new appointments, internal elevations and senior exits across luxury lifestyle, FMCG, consumer electronics and e-tailing. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/weekly-leadership-recap-tata-sons-practo-da-milano-epigamia-among-key-leadership-moves/134346901

Jagnoor Singh joined Practo as COO in January 2025, after senior operating roles at Bharti Airtel, Unacademy and OYO. Practo has also expanded the responsibilities of its leadership team, with co-founder Siddhartha Nihalani appointed COO-B2C and Rowel Coelho, previously head of monetisation, appointed COO-B2B. Co-founder Abhinav Lal has been named chief scientist and will lead the company’s AI research and partnerships. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/practo-elevates-shashank-nd-to-executive-chairman-appoints-jagnoor-singh-as-ceo/134312273

Wonderchef anticipates digital channels will drive fifty percent of its sales within five years. This growth will significantly outpace traditional retail channels for the brand. The company targets Rs 600 crore in net sales this financial year. New product launches and smart appliances are central to its expansion strategy. Wonderchef is also strengthening its presence in coffee at home and cookware segments. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/home-and-decor/kitchen-and-dining/digital-to-drive-half-of-wonderchefs-sales-in-next-5-years-says-ceo-ravi-saxena/134299851

The company serves consumers across 120+ cities, while operating multiple leading food brands and categories through a common infrastructure. Rebel Foods said this model helps them serve a broader range of consumer occasions while driving store growth and improving asset utilisation. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/rebel-foods-reduces-net-loss-by-19-per-cent-in-fy26/134261452

CaratLane is expanding its international reach into Australia and the United Kingdom. The Indian jewellery retailer is also strengthening its digital and physical presence domestically. Australia will see online operations launch to serve the Indian diaspora there. The company plans significant network expansion and portfolio additions in India. CaratLane targets continued robust growth driven by multiple strategic initiatives. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/caratlane-eyes-australia-uk-after-gaining-traction-in-us-jewellery-market/134249647

Gold prices witnessed a slight decline, primarily driven by surging oil prices, raising inflation worries among traders. With an 86% probability of a US interest rate hike on the horizon, consumer prices saw a notable rise in August, further solidifying expectations of increased rates. As higher interest rates typically reduce gold's allure, other precious metals also faced downturns on Monday. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/gold-prices-dip-as-oil-driven-inflation-concerns-weigh/134231610