August: A Month of IPOS, Exits and Store Expansions
Images Retail|October 2024
A roundup of happenings in August in the world of retail
Mannu Mathew
August: A Month of IPOS, Exits and Store Expansions

The month of August saw the opening of over 80 new stores by various brands as per data collated by IMAGES Retail. Of these, over 29 new stores opened in the South, 24 in the North, 22 in the West, and over 5 in the East.

Of the brands that opened new stores, 26 belonged to the fashion and lifestyle category and 22 to food and beverages.

Notable fashion and lifestyle brands include Tribe Amrapali, H&M Home, Zara, Tata Trent's Samoh, Highlander, Tokyo Talkies by Brand Studio Lifestyle, Superdry, New Balance, Snitch and Levi's. In the food category, key brands like Chai Sutta Bar, AbCoffee, Pret A Manger, 6oz Artisan Coffee, Jumboking, and Le Pain Quotidien expanded their presence. This surge highlights the diverse and dynamic growth across both the fashion and food sectors in India.

Brands that opened multiple stores include AbCoffee, The Organic World, Mokobara, Highlander, Tokyo Talkies by Brand Studio Lifestyle, Chai Sutta Bar, Uppercase, and Levi's. This strategic push by leading brands highlights their focus on strengthening market presence and enhancing accessibility for customers across various locations in India.

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