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French firm Pernod Ricard has withdrawn its court challenge against India's tax demand. The company faced a $314 million demand for undervaluing Scotch whisky imports. This dispute is the largest tax issue for Pernod in India. Pernod argued India did not provide sufficient investigation data during its probe. The company is also involved in other legal battles regarding liquor policy violations. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/absolut-vodka-maker-pernod-ricard-withdraws-plea-against-314-mn-india-tax-demand/132550817

By agreeing to return the licence to its owner Kering in mid-2027, Coty will effectively ​give up about $115 million of its annual adjusted EBITDA, or 15% of total profits, according to Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman's estimates. The deal with Kering, which last year agreed to sell the Gucci fragrance and cosmetics licence to L'Oreal along with Kering's entire beauty business, will free up $250 million upfront, ​with $150 million to follow before October 2027. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/no-gucci-no-problem-coty-learns-to-live-without-flagship-brand/132527970

New British brands are expected to enter Indian markets, offering consumers more retail choices. While duty cuts are beneficial, rupee depreciation may limit immediate price reductions. Some brands are pausing price hikes and reducing costs on specific product categories. Global supply chain issues and currency volatility also impact pricing strategies for businesses. Over time, consumers can anticipate more competitive pricing as import duties are further reduced. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/more-brands-in-store-but-price-cuts-may-lag/132509540

Britannia Industries is strengthening its regional strategy and localizing products to compete effectively. The company is empowering regional teams and creating smaller, empowered teams for better response. This move addresses growing competition from regional brands gaining traction in local markets. Inflationary trends remain uncertain, and the industry continues to monitor developments closely. Quick commerce is highlighted as an important channel for innovation and premiumization. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/britannia-sharpening-regional-playbook-to-take-on-local-rivals-md-ceo-rakshit-hargave/132505019

Nothing led India's smartphone market growth in the second quarter of 2026. This surge followed strong demand for their Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro models. Increased brand visibility came from sponsoring the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL franchise. Samsung also saw growth, while the overall market faces price challenges. Nothing attributes its success to product design and innovation in a difficult market. 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/mobiles/nothing-leads-indias-smartphone-growth-in-q2-as-shipments-surge-105-report/132459387

In this exclusive conversation for the latest edition of ETRetail’s signature Digital Cover Story - TOPSHELF, Decathlon India CEO Sankar Chatterjee discusses India's expanding role in the group's global strategy, why the company continues to invest despite a challenging retail environment, and how it is preparing for the next era of sports retail. Joining the conversation, Global CEO Javier López shares how India fits into Decathlon's worldwide ambitions and why the future of the company extends beyond sport itself. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/decathlon-at-50-the-india-play/132437182

Founded in 2019, Open Secret is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) food brand building what it claims are guilt-free alternatives to cookies, biscuits, chips, protein snacks, and more. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/d2c-snack-brand-open-secret-raises-rs-50-crore-funding/132408539

Nearly 74% of combo orders come from Tier-II and smaller towns, while their share has doubled over the past three years as shoppers increasingly bundle everyday essentials and lifestyle products together. 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/one-in-five-meesho-orders-now-a-combo-purchase-as-bharat-shoppers-buy-solutions-over-products/132405305

The hydration sachets contain five electrolytes sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and chloride—along with **eight essential vitamins, 500 mg of taurine, and 10 kcal per serving, the brand said in a press release. Each sachet can be mixed with 300 ml, 450 ml or 600 ml of water, depending on consumer preference, they added. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/fitness/ishant-sharma-and-yuzvendra-chahal-launch-hydration-brand-aquon/132366338

The India-UK trade agreement, effective July 15, offers Indian exports significant market share growth. This historic deal removes tariffs on many Indian goods entering the United Kingdom. British products like chocolate and auto parts will see reduced import duties in India. Indian companies can now bid on non-sensitive government procurement contracts in the UK. The agreement addresses trade barriers, benefiting sectors like steel and marine products. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/decoding-the-india-uk-ceta-check-whats-changing-in-terms-of-tariffs-import-duty-more/132355377