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Daily briefing

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Festive store rush and value plays hit the floor

Delhi desk files five beats as malls fill for Navratri. Physical formats and private labels set the pace before the big spend window.

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  1. Retail

    Off-White Delhi flagship opens

    Second India store hits DLF Promenade before festive spend.

  2. Retail

    New Era debuts in Lucknow

    Metro Brands opens first India store with customisation lab.

  3. Retail

    Carrefour Greater Noida opens

    50,000-sq-ft first India hypermarket with Apparel Group.

  4. Retail

    Bombay Creamery hits freezers

    Reliance ice-cream brand starts at ₹10 in West India.

  5. Retail

    Fashion middle feels the pinch

    Value and premium ends squeeze traditional mid-price apparel.

  6. Retail

    Max Fashion targets 60-80 new stores

    Landmark value chain pushes annual rollout past 540 outlets into smaller towns.

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