Daily briefing
Friday, 16 October 2026
Zudio scales past 1,000 as Ikea and q-comm heat up
Delhi desk: Trent’s value push and Ikea’s big cheque set the tone for festive retail. Quick-commerce compliance and mall space crunch keep merchants watching costs.
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Retail
Trent sales up 23%, Zudio hits 1,000Network reaches 1,342 stores after strong Q2 adds.
Retail
Ikea eyes 30 stores, ₹21,000 cr betFourfold revenue target by 2030 with heavier local sourcing.
Ecommerce
FSSAI hits q-comm platforms on safetyPenalties for misbranding and dark-store violations land before festive peak.
Retail
Mall leasing down 37.8% in Q3Main streets dominate as Grade-A supply stays constrained.
Retail
Festive margins hinge on stores and complianceProductivity and dark-store costs will separate winners from the rest.
Retail
D-Mart sales rise 18% but shares slide
Avenue Supermarts posts solid Q2 growth yet Street frets e-commerce pressure ahead of peak season.