Why the Future of Multi-Brand Retail Is About Meaning, Not Merchandise

For decades, multi-brand retail stood as a symbol of access and aspiration. Department stores like Harrods, Bergdorf Goodman, and Selfridges, alongside curated boutiques, acted as gateways to global fashion. These spaces were not just retail floors—they were cultural institutions where trends were discovered and identities shaped. Today, that model has fundamentally evolved. Retail is no […]

India–EU FTA: A Structural Reset for India’s Textile Exports, MSMEs, and Jobs

The newly signed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a decisive shift in India’s textile trade trajectory, one that moves beyond incremental export growth toward structural competitiveness. By offering zero-duty access across all textile and apparel tariff lines, the agreement removes duties of up to 12 per cent, unlocking the EU’s vast $263.5 billion […]