Images Retail Magazine - September 2024

In this issue

The rise and rise of D2C in India
The D2C phenomenon is nothing short of a revolution for consumerism and creation. Perhaps never before has India seen such energy in entrepreneurship and a bold generation of ideators and creators hoping to transform what and how Indians consume. Although only a recent development — under a decade old — the D2C business model certainly received fuel from challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, but the seeds were sown earlier by digitalisation.

India is already the fastest-growing digital economy in the world, and as we aim for a $1 trillion digital economy target by 2027-28, we can look to our D2C brands as being the lag bearers of this transformation.

Driven by purpose and a deep desire for authenticity and change, D2C founders and inventors are leading the charge towards India’s next-generation avatar as a role model of responsible product creation and ethical business practices. These young dreamers and doers are the leaders of tomorrow’s India, and the pillars of what is expected to become a $61 billion-plus sector by 2027. Riding on the success of our recently-concluded India D2C Summit, we dedicate this issue to the country’s D2C ecosystem.

REDEFINING FASHION RETAIL WITH EXPANSION, DIGITAL INNOVATION, AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

CnM Chunmun, a name synonymous with fashion and lifestyle retail in North India, is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its impressive 40-year journey.

3 mins

From Sleeplessness to Success

The dream journey of The Sleep Company from being a D2C startup founded to help Indians sleep better to crossing 100 stores and ₹500 crore ARR under five years to become one of the fastest growing D2C-first brands

7 mins

D2C Brands Flag Bearers of India's Growing Digital Economy

Bypassing the intermediaries and traditional distribution channels, and leveraging digital platforms and cutting-edge technologies to service consumers directly, D2C brands have emerged as a disruptive force on the Indian retail landscape

7 mins

Our Malls Should Reflect the Customer of Today

Twenty four years old Sanya Runwal, Director - Retail, Runwal, speaks about the guiding principles behind the group's retail transformation, future developments and her vision for brand Runwal as the next generation leader

10 mins

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Images Retail Magazine Description:

Launched in 2003, IMAGES Retail magazine took on the task of analysing the emerging organised retail industry at a time when the industry itself had little data to work on. The magazine covers the gamut of Indian and International movements in retail technology, logistics and supply chain, store formats, store design, retail real estate, franchising and human resource, besides reporting on significant directions within India’s sunrise industry.

The magazine is widely acknowledged India’s leading retail intelligence publication for decades now, providing news, insights, research & analysis, intelligence and data covering retail operations across all Indian markets.

The mission of the monthly B2B magazine – published exclusively for the retail industry – is to bring industry leaders and brand owners up to date with the latest in retail technology & innovations, provide them with in-depth research, studies and analytical, insightful features which help them grow their businesses in India. The magazine aims to spark ideas and shape agendas for decision makers in India’s competitive retail industry.