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Daily briefing

Friday, 2 October 2026

Amazon Now hits 120 cities as Trent scales Westside

Delhi desk files at dawn on 2 October. Amazon doubles ultra-fast reach while Trent shifts capital to mid-premium floors. Homegrown labels and Ekart race the same festive clock.

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  1. Ecommerce

    Amazon Now doubles to 120 cities

    Ultra-fast service reaches new Punjab Kerala and coastal towns ahead of 8 October festival.

  2. Retail

    Trent funds 100 Westside stores a year

    ₹2,500 crore raise backs mid-premium push as value fashion densifies.

  3. Retail

    Zudio opens 23,000 sq ft Gurugram box

    Two-floor value store anchors M2K Corporate Park retail levels.

  4. Supply Chain

    Ekart adds 14 million cu ft for festive

    Storage up 50 per cent and 900 new hubs ready for Big Billion Days remote reach.

  5. Platforms

    Tier-2 growth now sets festive winners

    60 per cent jumps for homegrown labels force platforms to prove Bharat fulfilment.

  6. Retail

    Campus Activewear opens reimagined Delhi store

    1,640 sq ft Roop Nagar format with lifestyle mix goes live after 22 September soft launch.

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