FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2026

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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  1. Retail

    Trent sales up 23%, Zudio hits 1,000

    Network reaches 1,342 stores after strong Q2 adds.

  2. Retail

    Ikea eyes 30 stores, ₹21,000 cr bet

    Fourfold revenue target by 2030 with heavier local sourcing.

  3. Ecommerce

    FSSAI hits q-comm platforms on safety

    Penalties for misbranding and dark-store violations land before festive peak.

  4. Retail

    Mall leasing down 37.8% in Q3

    Main streets dominate as Grade-A supply stays constrained.

  5. Retail

    Festive margins hinge on stores and compliance

    Productivity and dark-store costs will separate winners from the rest.

  6. 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.

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