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Daily briefing

Monday, 24 August 2026

DMart funds Ready, Mango doubles down, SKIMS lands

Delhi desk: Avenue Supermarts clears fresh capital for its online arm while Spanish fashion and US shapewear push physical footprints. Merchants watch the volume-premium split tighten before festive stock builds.

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  1. Ecommerce

    DMart pumps ₹500 cr into Ready

    Online arm gets fresh capital after 17% revenue rise and wider losses.

  2. Retail

    Mango balances 50-50 sales mix

    Larger stores and quick delivery from outlets lift repeats ahead of new city openings.

  3. Retail

    Reliance locks SKIMS for India

    Exclusive pact brings shapewear brand with debut stores in two metros.

  4. Retail

    Zudio fined ₹30,000 on bag charge

    Karnataka panel calls separate carry-bag fee unfair; value chains on notice.

  5. Retail

    Volume still beats premium growth

    Zudio-led value formats outpace curated floors; middle market feels the squeeze.

  6. Retail

    Lenskart block deal buzz hits ₹2,900 cr

    Sources flag possible 4% discount trade as stock sits near highs; watch opening print for float impact.

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