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Zappfresh aims to partner with 500 meat shops this fiscal year. The company is building an asset-light model focused on supply-chain enablement. They plan to deepen their presence in Mumbai and Bengaluru over two years. Zappfresh will supply products and standardize quality and pricing for partners. This strategy allows retailers to focus on customer engagement and sales. 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/zappfresh-targets-500-partner-meat-shops-this-fiscal-as-it-takes-supply-chain-play-to-offline/133171074

N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as Tata Sons chairman, ending a significant tenure. ET had first reported Chandrasekaran is considering stepping down as Tata Sons chairman. His departure follows disagreements within Tata Trusts regarding business performance and capital needs. The group's revenue and profit saw substantial growth under his leadership. Chandrasekaran's exit creates a leadership transition for the conglomerate. This occurs as the group makes major investments in new ventures. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/n-chandrasekaran-resigns-as-chairman-of-tata-sons-before-agm/133172962

Barista Coffee and YogaBar are joining forces to introduce a unique range of protein coffee in India, designed to cater to the growing trend of functional nutrition. This collaboration aims to transform how consumers view protein, making it an enticing option in cafés. As younger demographics increasingly seek healthier lifestyles, the partnership is also looking to broaden the scope of protein-infused food offerings. 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/barista-teams-up-with-itc-yogabar-to-build-protein-coffee-category-targets-10-pc-share-of-beverage-portfolio-in-2-years/133154762

In a conversation with ETRetail for the latest edition of our signature Digital Cover Story - TOPSHELF, Akshay Jatia, CEO, Westlife Foodworld (McDonald’s India West & South) talks about inheriting a business built by his parents, the evolution of the Indian consumer, why omnichannel is no longer optional and what the next chapter of Westlife Foodworld looks like. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/redefining-the-golden-arches-akshay-jatia-on-legacy-leadership-and-the-next-chapter-of-westlife-foodworld/133099014

Britannia Industries MD Rakshit Hargave backed FSSAI’s crackdown on packaged foods and beverages, saying consumer interests should be protected. Britannia is also strengthening its regional strategy amid rising competition and plans price increases of 1.5-2% in the second quarter. 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/fssai-crackdown-in-consumer-interest-says-britannia-chief-rakshit-hargave/133078648

Total revenue from operations was up 18.31 per cent at Rs 4,225.47 crore in the June quarter under review. It was Rs 3,571.32 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal. 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/godrej-consumer-products-q1-net-profit-up-11-5-pc-to-rs-504-5-cr/133030546

Britannia Industries saw net profit rise fourteen percent in the June quarter. Sales increased eight percent to five thousand crore rupees during the period. Profit growth outpaced revenue growth as the company managed costs. E-commerce and general trade channels saw rapid scaling and robust expansion. The company remains agile to deliver sustainable revenue growth amid improving demand. 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-net-jumps-14-per-cent-sales-touch-rs-5000-crore-in-q1/133020092

New Delhi has notified procedures for online companies undertaking cross-border e-commerce. The government recently allowed foreign-stakes e-commerce firms to hold inventory for exports. Operational procedures for this framework are now notified with immediate effect. These include registration, inventory management, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued this public notice. 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/commerce-ministry-notifies-norms-for-inventory-based-e-commerce-exports/132908534

India's gold market is poised for transformation driven by digitally savvy Gen Z consumers. This generation views gold as a flexible financial asset, fueling interest in digital products. Mobilizing household gold holdings could deepen financial markets and strengthen capital formation. The gold jewellery market is also at an inflection point, requiring innovation and omnichannel experiences. Creating a National Gold Board and Innovation Centre will drive this modernization. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/gen-z-could-unlock-indias-rs-315-lakh-crore-gold-opportunity/132860506

PepsiCo India has removed the word 'energy' from new Sting cans and bottles. This action complies with the food safety regulator's upcoming deadline for the category. Other energy drink companies are seeking an extension from the government. Distributors are already declining existing energy drink stock from companies. The energy drinks market in India is estimated at over thirteen thousand crore rupees. 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/pepsi-seeks-to-take-sting-out-of-fssai-order-drops-energy-label/132844623

"When you're handling millions of shipments, transportation is only one part of the problem. The real challenge is planning millions of transactions simultaneously and ensuring every moving part of the network works in sync," Sandeep Deshmukh, co-founder and CEO, ElasticRun told ETRetail. 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/elasticrun-bets-on-ai-led-logistics-as-quick-commerce-reshapes-indias-supply-chains/132817271

E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are cutting seller fees to expand into smaller Indian cities. This strategy aims to attract more sellers and offer affordable products to consumers. Lower commissions reduce operating costs for merchants, enabling competitive pricing for buyers. Online shopping is rapidly growing in tier two and smaller markets across India. This shift focuses on capturing new customers from non-metro regions for future growth. 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-flipkart-slash-fees-as-battle-for-smaller-cities-intensifies/132762583

Zepto is seeking Rs 1,000 crore in pre-IPO funding, delaying its public listing plans. The quick commerce startup is targeting a valuation of $4-4.5 billion for this investment round. This valuation is over 30% lower than its previous $7 billion valuation. Zepto aims to close this funding round within a couple of weeks. The company is also likely to trim its original IPO issue size. 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/zepto-delays-listing-looks-to-raise-rs-1000-crore-in-funding/132757868

Modi Illva is investing Rs 150-200 crore to build a new malt distillery. This expansion will also increase capacity and launch new flavored vodkas. The company is also entering newer spirit categories as demand rises. Modi Illva aims to strengthen manufacturing and deepen premiumization strategies. This investment supports their long-term brand building and market expansion plans. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/modi-illva-earmarks-up-to-rs-200-crore-for-malt-distillery-as-premium-spirits-maker-expands-portfolio/132754201

Devyani International has achieved a quarterly profit surge, nearly quadrupling thanks to robust sales performance. As the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, the company recorded a consolidated net profit of 146.5 million rupees, highlighting a dramatic improvement in its fiscal health compared to the previous year. 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/pizza-hut-india-operator-q1-profit-jumps-nearly-4x-on-higher-sales/132706250

Radico Khaitan recorded an impressive seventy-six percent uptick in net profit, reaching Rs 229.60 crore for the June quarter. The company's operational revenue rose by thirteen point two two percent, totaling Rs 5,867.69 crore. This quarter marks a record for the company's volume, top-line revenue, and profitability, significantly driven by a thirty-five point eight percent increase in Prestige and Above brand sales. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/radico-khaitan-q1-results-profit-jumps-76-to-rs-229-crore-revenue-up-at-rs-5867-crore/132697797

Sinha will assume charge on August 3, succeeding Amitesh Jha. 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/instamart-names-former-myntra-chief-nandita-sinha-as-ceo-amitesh-jha-exits/132677984

The pricing is still indicative and will include lifetime access to Temple’s software platform. Buyers will also receive a lifetime supply of the adhesive tapes used to attach the pebble-shaped device to the side of the forehead, near the temple, the people said. 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/goyals-temple-eyes-500-mn-valuation-prices-first-wearable-at-around-rs-80000/132674433

Indian consumers show resilient demand for aspirational and premium goods this festive season. Inflation and supply disruptions have not significantly impacted overall consumer sentiment. Lower interest rates and GST cuts are providing tailwinds for increased spending. Brands and retailers are launching festive campaigns to capitalize on this trend. Consumer spending during the festive period is projected to be substantial. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/brands-see-strong-consumer-appetite-this-festive-season-despite-war-led-woes/132651921

Backed by $9 million in seed funding, the food retail startup is betting on private labels, in-store food experiences and its own app as it looks to build a premium grocery business. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/freshterra-enters-premium-grocery-retail-plans-5-stores-by-march-with-omnichannel-play/132600875