retail
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The Biyanis take another shot at modern retail with Broadway
After building and then losing India’s biggest retail empire, Kishore Biyani and family are now scripting a discreet retail comeback with departmental store Broadway. Can they get the economics right this time around?
04 Aug 2026
BNPL apps Tabby and Tamara make it to UAE credit reports
Etihad Credit Bureau will now be incorporating buy now, pay later data from two of the largest fintechs in the Mideast in credit reports.
29 Jul 2026
India’s lab-grown diamond startup glut
Brands are struggling amid plunging prices of lab-grown diamonds, poor margins, intense competition, shaky global demand and a domestic market where tradition continues to shape buying decisions.
27 Jul 2026
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
