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Retail in India is one of the top business enterprises of its economy and accounts for around 14 to 15% of its GDP. The Indian Retail market is one of the top five Retail markets and also amongst the fastest growing Retail markets in the world. To ensure that industry leaders keep pace with this fast changing exciting industry, ETRetail.com tracks all the media outlets focusing on Retail industry
21/01/2026
Retail doesn’t thrive on myths. It thrives on momentum, culture and constant reinvention.
In the Dubai edition of Retail Beyond Borders, K. S. Ramakrishnan, Founder, Eatopia Holdings, breaks down why Dubai is no longer a retail experiment but a global benchmark. From the rise of gastro-entertainment and hyper-accelerated consumer expectations to Dubai acting as a live laboratory for brands eyeing India, the conversation explores how borderless retail ecosystems are being built in real time.
As we move closer to GIRS 2026, this exchange underlines why Dubai and India are deeply interconnected retail markets, and how the next wave of growth will be driven by immersive experiences, faster adaptation cycles, and value-led brand creation.
More global retail conversations coming your way.
Watch Now - https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/videos/k-s-ramakrishnan-on-why-dubai-is-the-worlds-retail-lab-and-india-its-biggest-growth-canvas/126964406
K.S. Ramakrishnan on why Dubai is the world’s retail lab and India its biggest growth canvas | ET Retail In this Retail Beyond Borders: Dubai Edition, he explains the rise of gastro-entertainment, faster consumer acceleration, and why India can leapfrog using Dub..
05/12/2025
Closing a thought-provoking roundtable at the Netcore Cloud & Agentic Marketing session in association with ETRetail.
The conversation was less about buzzwords and more about real execution—what agentic marketing means inside organisations today and how leaders are turning intent into measurable outcomes.
What shaped the discussion:
🔹 What agentic marketing means in real business terms—intelligent automation, actionable personalisation, or something entirely different
🔹 A single use case that drove clear outcomes—higher conversions, stronger engagement, or lower operational cost
🔹 How WhatsApp is being used to move customers closer to purchase, and where drop-offs still persist
🔹 Personalisation actions that actually convert—reminders, nudges, recommendations—and experiments that didn’t land
🔹 The two metrics that truly signal ROI when investments need justification
🔹 The biggest blocker to scale—cost, data maturity, integration challenges, or team readiness
Candid, detailed and highly actionable—the discussion reinforced that agentic marketing isn’t a distant vision anymore. Teams are already testing, adapting, and gearing up to scale faster.
A big thank-you to everyone at the table for the openness and depth of insights shared.
On this episode of Future Brands of India, we sit down with Saurabh Gupta, Chairman and MD of HSPL, the mind that turned Denver from a 2007 deo brand into one of India’s most loved names in men’s grooming.
From metros to Tier III towns, from deos to facewash and premium SRK-backed collections, Denver has quietly crafted a playbook on how to scale in a market as diverse as India — and now it’s eyeing global ambition.
So here’s the real question we chase in this conversation:
How do you stay aspirational and rooted at the same time, build a brand men trust, and still take bold bets on D2C, offline expansion and international markets?
Future Brands of India. Full episode to be out soon.
04/12/2025
Netcore Cloud & Meta, in collaboration with ETRetail, present an evening centered around the evolution of Agentic Marketing—where AI-driven decisioning meets real business outcomes.
Industry leaders will decode how brands are pushing new boundaries, from their first agentic wins to scaling end-to-end commerce journeys.
Themes shaping the conversations:
✨ Early agentic pilots that delivered measurable impact
✨ Full-funnel engagement and commerce on WhatsApp
✨ Personalisation triggers that actually convert
✨ Tracking delivery, performance, ROI & leadership metrics
✨ Roadblocks to scale and what needs to change next
📅 4 December 2025
📍 Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai
🕕 From 6:00 PM onwards
In this episode of ETRetail Café, Salil Murthy, Managing Director, Mars Petcare India, breaks down the fast-evolving pet care landscape — from rising pet parenthood to building a consumer-first ecosystem for pet nutrition, health, and wellness.
A deep dive into leadership, innovation, and what’s ahead for India’s pet industry.
Watch the full episode now! - https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/videos/et-retail-cafe-how-salil-murthys-25-year-fmcg-journey-led-him-to-power-indias-pet-care-revolution/125537497
This week on , we sit down with Salil Murthy, Managing Director at Mars Petcare India, to explore how India’s booming pet culture is reshaping the future of pet nutrition, health, and retail.
Catch the full episode this Monday!
Where style meets strategy!
Renowned Indian costume designer and couturier Manish Malhotra joins 2026 as a Celebrity Speaker, sharing his journey of creativity, craftsmanship, and brand building that transformed Indian fashion and retail.
Get ready for an inspiring session on how design, storytelling, and innovation continue to shape the future of fashion retail.
Register Now: https://shorturl.at/JNovv
18/11/2025
The IIM Ahmedabad Executive Programme in Supply Chain and Logistics Management presented by VCNow by Unified Collaboration Services in association with ETRetail, invites ambitious professionals to step into a transformative learning experience that prepares them for the next era of supply chain leadership.
As global networks become more dynamic and technology driven, the ability to anticipate change and make informed decisions is essential. This programme brings together strategic frameworks, analytical tools, and exposure to digital innovations to help you navigate real world supply chain challenges with confidence. The learning journey blends live online teaching with immersive campus sessions, creating a strong balance of flexibility and in depth engagement. Participants who complete the programme earn a Certificate of Completion from IIM Ahmedabad.
Know More: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/iima-executive-programme
Applications Deadline: 26th January 2026
If you are ready to strengthen your strategic and operational capabilities, this is your chance to learn from one of India’s leading management institutions and advance your career in supply chain and logistics.
What does it take to turn emerging labels into powerhouse brands?
In ETRetail Café Season 3 | Episode 19, Rishi Vasudev, Co-Founder of G.O.A.T Brand Labs, dives into the world of D2C growth, digital-first branding, and the art of scaling Indian brands globally.
🎬 Watch the full episode now to explore how G.O.A.T Brand Labs is shaping the future of India’s new-age consumer ecosystem. - https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/videos/goat-brand-labs-rishi-vasudev-on-25-years-of-retail-reinvention-building-brands-for-india/125379224
From building fashion powerhouses to scaling digital-first brands, Rishi Vasudev, Co-Founder of G.O.A.T Brand Labs, breaks down what it really takes to grow the next generation of consumer brands in India.
Get ready for sharp insights, bold ideas, and the story behind one of India’s most exciting brand roll-up ventures.
🎬 Promo out now!
📅 Full episode drops this Monday — stay tuned.
13/11/2025
An exciting evening of powerful conversations on the future of AI-driven, Agentic Marketing awaits! Join top industry leaders and innovators on 13th November 2025 at Taj West End, Bengaluru (6:00 PM onwards) as they explore how AI is transforming customer experience, building scalable data-driven marketing engines, and unlocking the next wave of digital growth.
The future of Indian retail is unfolding — and it’s bigger, bolder, and more dynamic than ever.
From tech-powered transformation to consumer-first innovation, witness the forces redefining how India shops, sells, and scales. Join the leaders, brands, and disruptors shaping the $2 trillion retail opportunity at 2026.
Two days. Endless possibilities. One destination for the future of commerce.
Register Now: https://shorturl.at/JNovv
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