Trent scales Westside, Nykaa zeros fees, SIS deals heat up

Delhi desk files the festive openers as malls fill and dark stores choke. Capital and commissions move first this week.

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Retail
Trent pumps ₹2,500 cr into Westside
100 stores a year target shifts focus to higher-margin private label.
Ecommerce
Nykaa zeros commission for six months
Hidden Gems accelerator sweetens terms for homegrown apparel labels.
Retail
G-Star lands 24 Shoppers Stop SIS
Ace Turtle deal puts denim brand on department store floors nationwide.
Supply Chain
D2C food pivots offline for festive
Dark-store limits push snacks brands onto B2B and kirana shelves.
Retail
Private label versus value this festive
Trent and Nykaa moves favour curated margins over pure discount volume.
Retail
Zudio nears 1,000 as Trent densifies Tier-2
Value format keeps adding in smaller cities while Westside gets the bigger cheque.