COVID-19

The Donear Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the textile industry has collaborated with ZODIAC and has supplied a significant volume of the fabric treated with the unique HEIQ Viroblock technology that has tested successfully against the virus...

As the entire world is scrambling to come back to normalcy under the COVID-19 pandemic-induced social distancing guidelines, brick-and-mortar retailers are shifting gears to rapidly embrace digital technologies to bridge the physical distance and navigate the crisis. With increased...

As the gradual unlocking of India takes place, Lucknow will now have a new destination - Phoenix Palassio. Spread across 13.53 acres and a built-up area of 1 million sq. ft, the mall has been used as an expansive canvas...

Beverage major Coca-Cola's long-term investment plans in India remain intact despite coronavirus-induced economic turbulence, a key company executive said. Accordingly, the beverage major is expected to complete the earlier announced US$ 5 billion investment this year for creation of retail...

Food and nutrition major Nestle India plans to focus on core categories, including milk and nutrition, chocolates and confectionery and coffee and beverages to explore growth and expansion opportunities in these segments, a top company official said. According to a...

Several FMCG companies have reported sales growth in June and expect the momentum to continue in Unlock 2.0, though some challenges persist. According to a PTI report: Firms such as Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Marico expect overall growth...

Clothing manufacturers will need to be open to offering buyers significantly more flexibility if they hope to secure greater orders in a post-COVID world, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Nations are gradually emerging from the pandemic, which...

Scientists all over the world are scrambling to expedite vaccine trials, launch antiviral drugs and create new diagnostic tests to help end the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s another assailant threatening to disrupt global society, and especially food retail. The...

With the government partially lifting the lockdown with conditional relaxation in selected states, businesses are feeling optimistic. While essential items continue to remain a key priority, the purchase of non-essential items continues to be prohibited. The lockdown has resulted...

One of the most crucial lifelines during India’s lockdown has been an uninterrupted supply of essential goods. The continuity of the retail sector, despite the pandemic, has further cemented its core business philosophy of keeping the consumer first. During...