Retail
65 ARTICLES
Exclusive: Behind Udaan's refinancing lies a silent investor takeover
After 19 investment rounds and over $2.1 billion raised, the kirana supply startup’s investors seem to finally be in the mood to collect their dues. What happens next?
19 Jul 2026
Ambanis double down but Reliance’s growth engines sputter
While the Rs 9,000 crore promoter investment in Q1 brings a measure of reassurance, investors will still have to wait for Jio and retail to work through their challenges.
17 Jul 2026
Titan’s race against time to go premium
The watchmaker dominates the mass segment, but its relevance lies in going upmarket.
22 Jun 2026
Shoppers Stop’s beauty segment loses its sheen
The department store chain’s only growth engine is powered by distribution, not stores—raising questions about sustainability and profitability.
24 May 2026
Honasa delivers twice in a row
Back-to-back strong quarters have reset expectations for the beauty and personal care company. Has the Mamaearth parent truly left its troubled past behind?
22 May 2026
Are Trent’s best days behind it?
Slowing growth, weakening store metrics and a puzzling fundraise point to the retailer losing some of its post-Zudio sheen.
27 Apr 2026
Can Temu gain ground in the UAE?
The relatively new online marketplace seems to be doubling on its UAE momentum. We take a look at what is at stake.
25 Jan 2026
Dubai’s red-hot property market may be cooling
The latest quarterly report on the emirate’s real estate market, a new listing in Saudi Arabia and an Airtel arm eyes a UAE IPO.
27 Nov 2025
Al-Futtaim, Cenomi Retail and understanding their landmark deal
The Emirati conglomerate has decided to aid the faltering Saudi firm, in what looks like one of the biggest retail alliances the two economies have seen in a long time.
30 Jul 2025
Majid Al Futtaim appoints Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali as chairman
Al Ali joins the conglomerate from the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
24 Jun 2025
