Citykart is a value fashion retail chain which is sharply focused on the needs of the burgeoning middle class in tier 2 and 3 cities. The company today is represented by 53 aesthetically-designed and conveniently located showrooms in 47 cities across 4 states including UP, Bihar, Nagaland, Assam. With an average store size of 8,000-13,500 sq. ft., the company offers clearly differentiated value to customers in categories including fashion, furnishing and general household articles.

What is your assessment about luxury fan market in India. According to you, what are the factors propelling growth in this segment?

Nova Eyewear, the flagship brand from the house of Vision Rx Lab, the globally renowned ophthalmic lens manufacturer, was introduced in India more than a decade ago. While catering to the international market with its vast portfolio of eyewear solutions, spanning advanced digital lenses, Rx sunglasses to fashionable frames, its innovative eyewear categories were introduced in India over the years to meet the growing demands of the Indian consumers too. In an exclusive conversation with Pammi Jamalpuria, VP-Corporate Marketing, Vision Rx Lab talks about India expansion plans.

In today digital era, retailers are no more fighting with their peers; instead their war is with different technological interventions in order to be the most competitive in the world. With growing competition, it has become extremely vital for retail brands to innovate continuously and implement cutting-edge technologies to fulfil today’s demanding customers’ need.

Cinerama Pvt Ltd was founded in 1954, and was the pioneer in the professional cinema industry in India. The group exported projectors all over the world, and installed projection equipment, audio processors, and multi-channel sound systems in thousands of cinemas all over India. The company deliveres complete home cinema solutions to customers including equipment selection, wiring, installation, and calibration. In an exclusive conversation with Arjun Agarwal, CEO, Cinerama Pvt Ltd shares more insights of the venture.

Naturevibe Botanicals is a US-based health and organic food products company in India that offers organic products.In an exclusive conversation with Rishabh Chokhani is the CEO of Naturevibe Botanicals shares more insignt on the venture. 

Rishab is a managemnt gradute. US. Born in a business family that is into pharmaceutical manufacturing and exports, research and development of compounds, distributors of cosmetic chemicals,  Chokhani founded Naturevibe Botanicals in 2017.

Royal Enfield, an iconic motorcycle brand. After manufacturing classics for passionate riders, Royal Enfield, India’s most-loved motorcycle brand, has gone a step further offering a wide range of apparel and accessories which is purposely built for riding and can also be worn leisurely.

Rooted in the backwaters of Kerala, Duroflex started as a small unit in Alleppey in 1963. Today it is a fastest growing brands in the mattresses and sleep accessories category with over 55 years of expertise. The company has 5 manufacturing units located across India and a corporate head office in Bangalore. It’s stringent quality controls, adaptation of the latest technology and constant effort in research & development has enabled the brand to export its products to various international markets.

Brainchild of two young entrepreneurs, Abhishek Chopra and Sagar Sarin Churchill Shoes comes from the finest design studio in North Hampton England and are crafted with a fine balance and precision of man and machine with the finest imported leather. Churchill has a trademarked technology ‘softherapy’ which delivers a softer foot strike to the ground devoid of any stiffness. Churchill is classic style designed softly.

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ZappFresh is a fully integrated fresh meat brand which has transformed the meat buying experience of consumers through its farm-to-fork model. The company has developed a unique fully integrated supply chain which integrates farms, farmers and the end consumers thereby ensuring superior meat quality with guaranteed freshness. In an exclusive conversation, Deepanshu Manchanda, Co-founder, ZappFresh shares more insight of his venture. 

The Good Life Company(TGL) is the fastest growing hot beverages start-up in India. The company claims that it sources clean ingredients from global markets.  Priced at Rs. 549, TGL teas are packed in biodegradable pyramid tea bags and individually sealed using a natural nitrogen flush to retain its freshness. In an exclusive conversation with Shariq Ashraf  and Bhuman Dani Co-Founders The Good Life Company share more insights of their venture.

Germany’s largest shoe manufacturer BIRKENSTOCK has just forayed Indian market as the part of global expansion strategy. The brand has just opened its online store last month which will shortly followed by first  mono-brand store in Delhi, where comprehensive range of classic sandals for men, women and children and closed shoes, as well as the feminine models from the Papillio range will be available. 

HiGrocer, a SaaS Technology enabled Consumer Product Company headquartered in Mumbai. The company has vision is to empower every retailer to compete with organized giants and e-commerce, by last minute SKU range of Quality Products Tethered by SaaS Technology  and simplifying  end to end management system, without compromising on their relations with their neighborhood.  In an exclusive conversation,  Dharit Parikh , CEO  HiGrocer talks about how his venture is addressing the need of urban consumers toggling with the fast changing urbanization.

Titan Company Ltd, has collaboration with Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched of ‘Khadi Collection’ in the capital city New Delhi. Also present at the occasion Ravi Kant - Chief Executive Officer, Watches &Wearables, Titan Company Limited shares more insights of the latest collection in an exclusive conversation with indianretailer.com

Established in the year 2017, BrewHouse Tea Brewing Co. has launched organic ready-to-drink Ice Tea, which is available across all metros & Tier-I cities. The ice tea category in India holds great potential. The size of the ice tea market is minuscule compared to the traditional hot tea market, which presents a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs like Siddharth Jain who is the Founder and CEO, BrewHouse Tea Brewing Co speak further on same.

Before we begin, can you run though the background of GS1 in terms of services and industry catered?   

Launched in the year 2018, Super Smelly is the entrepreneurial brainchild of Dipali Mathur Dayal. Mother to an active growing up daughter, Dipali was on the perpetual quest to find safe personal care products for hertween and in the absence of safeoptions in India, she was obligated to use either ineffective babycare products or brands meant for adults. This was when she along with her friend, Milan Sharma (Co-Founder NKPL),set off on the journey of formulating India’s only Gen Z-focused brand of natural and toxin-free personal care solutions.