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Industry Updates: Retail Updates from India for January-March 2023


April 18, 2023 | By Retailers Association of India

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 Growel's 101 Mall Celebrates Women and Their Talents

Growel's 101 Mall in Mumbai's Kandivali recently hosted the 9th edition of ArtiSTREE 2023, an annual event aimed at celebrating and honoring women from all walks of life by providing them with a platform to showcase their talents. '

The event saw over 100 entries across various categories, including arts and crafts, culinary arts, and performance arts. Participants were shortlisted through three days of auditions in March 2023, and finalists were provided with a public platform through an exhibition of arts and culinary.

Speaking about the initiative, Gerald Mathew, General Manager of Growel's 101 Mall, said, "ArtiSTREE is a festival to celebrate womanhood. It is like a movement that was started nine years ago to provide an open platform to women, largely homemakers, to encourage their talent." He also highlighted the overwhelming response from women to participate in ArtiSTREE year after year and showcase their talents to all mall visitors.

In addition to the competition, Growel's 101 Mall also organized workshops by women experts for their women customers as part of ArtiSTREE 2023. These workshops included self-love by Nita Sundararaju, Tarot/Numerology by Neetu Kumaar, recipes using Millet by Anupama Padhi, and art by Namrata Agarwal.

 

Shoppers Stop Launches 'U R You', an Inclusive Fashion Brand for Plus-Sized Customers

Shoppers Stop has introduced 'U R You', an exclusive fashion brand catering to plus-sized men and women. The launch aims to bolster their Private Brands, a crucial strategic component for growth.

'U R You' is a contemporary fashion brand that aspires to become the preferred choice for plus-sized customers, offering sizes ranging from 2 XL to 7 XL. The brand features high-quality, stylish, and trendy ethnic, casual, and formal fashion options. 

Venu Nair, Customer Care Associate MD and CEO at Shoppers Stop Ltd, commented on the launch, saying, "The introduction of U R You aligns with our goal of inspiring customers to look good and feel confident by meeting their lifestyle choices. There are limited brands offering trendy fashion for larger sizes. U R You is set to fill this gap with a stylish, affordable fashion collection."

 

Columbia Sportswear Opens Fifth Store in Mumbai

Columbia Sportswear has opened its fifth store in Mumbai on Linking Road, Santacruz (W). The store provides a premium feel that resonates with top brands in Linking Road and offers top-of-the-line outdoor adventure gear for both novice and intermediate adventurers. The store aims to cater to the growing outdoor culture in and around Mumbai and become the top outdoor brand in India. According to Mr. Ankur Bhatia, CEO of Chogori India Retail Limited, the company that retails Columbia Sportswear and other international brands in India, the new store allows them to reach out to adventure enthusiasts who value quality and choose technologically advanced outdoor adventure gear for a safe and enjoyable experience in the outdoors.

 

 

 


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