Corporates

Arpit Gandhi Promoted To Vice President – Retail At Reebok

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited has promoted Arpit Gandhi to Vice President – Retail for Reebok, recognising his leadership in driving the brand’s retail transformation and growth in India. In his new role, Gandhi will lead Reebok’s retail strategy, with a focus on network expansion,

Corporates

Levi Strauss & Co Appoints Ashwini Ramakrishnan As Brand Lead For India

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Levi Strauss & Co has appointed Ashwini Ramakrishnan as Brand Lead for India. Ramakrishnan announced her new role on LinkedIn, stating that she joined the company in August 2026. Ramakrishnan brings more than a decade of experience across brand marketing, consumer strategy, digital, communications and retail. Before joining Levi Strauss & Co, she was Head […]

Corporates

SNITCH Appoints Shikha Mallik As Head Of Planning

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Fashion and retail brand SNITCH has appointed Shikha Mallik as its new Head of Planning, strengthening its planning and commercial strategy function as the company continues its growth trajectory. Mallik brings over 15 years of experience across leading retail and fashion organisations, including Hopscotch, AJIO, Max Lifestyle (Landmark Group), William Penn, Future Group

Corporates

Retail Veteran Vineet Jain Joins Reliance Retail As COO – Fashion & Lifestyle

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Retail veteran Vineet Jain has joined Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business as Chief Operating Officer (COO), moving from V-Mart Retail, where he held a leadership position. Jain brings nearly 30 years of experience in the retail sector, with leadership stints at V-Mart Retail, Future Group and Vishal Retail. During his tenure at V-Mart, he […]

Financial Results

Trent Revenue Up 19% & PAT Rises 26% In Q1 FY26-27

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Tata Group retail company Trent Ltd. reported a strong first-quarter performance for FY26-27, driven by continued expansion of its Westside and Zudio formats. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, standalone revenue from operations increased 19% year-on-year to Rs 5,666 crore, while operating EBITDA grew 36% to Rs 847 crore. Profit after tax (PAT) rose […]

Financial Results

Kewal Kiran Clothing’s Revenue Grows 19% & PAT Rises 29% In Q1 FY26-27

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KKCL), one of India’s leading lifestyle apparel companies, reported strong growth across revenue, EBITDA and profit during the first quarter of FY26-27, driven by broad-based demand across its brand portfolio and disciplined execution. Revenue from operations for Q1 FY27 increased 19 percent year-on-year to Rs 279 crore, compared to Rs 234

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Bewakoof: From Humble Beginnings To Major Milestones

July 7, 2024

In 2011, Prabhkiran Singh, founder and CEO of Bewakoof, got on a journey that would eventually redefine his brand’s trajectory. Armed with persistence and a vision, Singh tirelessly approached shopkeepers, seeking shelf space for his fledgling brand. From Galleria Market in Powai to Heera Panna Mall in Worli to Colaba, his efforts were relentless. Despite […]

Corporates

KKCL Acquires 50% Stake In Kraus Casuals For Rs 166.51 Crore

June 2, 2024

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KCCL) announced a strategic move with the acquisition of a 50% stake in Kraus Casuals Pvt. Ltd. (KCPL) for a total consideration of Rs 166.51 crore. This equity stake will be acquired through a combination of primary infusion and secondary purchase. By entering into the women’s denim and casual wear category […]

Corporates

Raymond Sells Stakes In Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries

March 24, 2024

Raymond Ltd, a prominent name in India’s fabric and fashion retail sector and a key player in the global suiting fabric market, has secured approval to divest its entire stake in its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The subsidiaries, Raymond Apparel Ltd (RAL) and Ultrashore Realty Ltd (URL), are set to undergo a change in ownership through a […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Chinese Fashion Retailer Faces Challenges Before Proposed IPO

Textile Insights November 30, 2023

Singapore headquartered but originally China based fast fashion retailer Shein, has plans to launch an initial public offering next year with listing at the New York stock exchange. But the brand which still has manufacturing facilities in China faces allegations that its products contain cotton from Xinjiang province, a province which is accused of using […]