Retail Trends – Page 2 – SRK Analytics

Bluestone Defies Indian Jewelry Slump with 50% Revenue Surge in Q1 FY27

Omnichannel jewelry retailer Bluestone Jewellery defied a severe nationwide sector slowdown in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, posting a net profit of ₹6 crore on the back of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 21, 2026

Economy

World Cup Sparks Strongest U.S. Consumer Spending Growth in Four Years

The FIFA World Cup triggered the biggest US consumer spending surge in four years as fans boosted local economies and discretionary retail.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

PetSmart to Close Sole San Francisco Location as Digital Shopping Reshapes Pet Retail

PetSmart, the nation's largest pet specialty retailer, will permanently close its sole San Francisco storefront on July 19, marking the complete exit of the major brand's physical presence from the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 15, 2026

Business Insights

Blinkit Pivots to Premium: The Rise of ‘Gourmet’ in Quick Commerce

The Shift Toward Upscale ConvenienceBlinkit, India's leading quick-commerce platform, has launched a new service tier dubbed 'Gourmet' in select markets, aiming to capture the high-spending affluent consumer segment through a…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 6, 2026

Emerging Market

The Shift Toward ‘Inheritourism’: How Experiences Are Overtaking Luxury Goods

Global luxury consumers are pivoting away from tangible assets, prioritizing travel and exclusive events over high-end retail goods as the market faces a cooling period in 2024. According to the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Business Insights

Parle Products Signals Market Recovery as Inflationary Pressures Ease

Parle Products' sales surge signals a broader FMCG market recovery as easing inflation allows stable pricing and boosts consumer demand.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Business Insights

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Retailers Prepare for Mid-Summer Shopping Surge

The Countdown to Prime Day 2026Amazon has officially confirmed that its annual Prime Day event for 2026 will occur from July 4 through July 6, marking a three-day window of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 27, 2026

Emerging Market

The Shift Toward ‘Inheritourism’: How Experiences Are Outpacing Luxury Goods

Global luxury consumption is undergoing a structural pivot this year as affluent consumers increasingly trade high-end physical merchandise for immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. According to recent market analysis, while sales of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 26, 2026

Business Insights

JioMart Launches Digi Utsav Sale Featuring Deep Discounts on Electronics

Unlock massive savings on 5G smartphones and electronics with JioMart's Digi Utsav sale, offering incredible deals across India until 2026.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 26, 2026