Retailer 10 : Trent - Retailing in multiple verticals

Trent, a part of Tata Group, is a retail operations company that owns and manages a number of retail chains in India. Established in 1998, Trent runs lifestyle chain, Westside, one of India’s largest and fastest growing chain of lifestyle retail stores; Star Bazaar, a hypermarket chain,; Landmark, a books and music chain; and Fashion Yatra, a complete family fashion store.

Growth & Expansion

For the fiscal year 2008-2009, the company achieved the target of Rs 885 crore and is expecting to grow by over 30 per cent to Rs 1200 crore. Westside has a plan to add another 8-10 stores this fiscal year; Fashion Yatra has 3-4 stores in the pipeline; Star Bazaar plans for 4 stores in the current fiscal year (50 stores in the first 5 years); and Landmark plans to have 4-5 large stores a year. 

Quick Facts

Established in : 1998

Turnover achieved (2008-2009) :    Rs 885 crore

Growth expectation : Over 30 per cent

“Lifestyle retailing is moving into the next year with a more positive outlook. While customers have returned to shopping they will continue to be more sensible in their approach.”

Smeeta Neogi, Head - Marketing, Trent