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OVS India plans 11 stores by 2028, then a faster rollout from 2029
The Italian fashion retailer, in India since 2025, will add four stores in 2027 and launch its own online store within nine months.
28 OCT 2026 · 2 MINAISLE 02
Store & Channel Strategy
Store productivity, franchises, omnichannel economics, assortment and pricing.
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The Hidden Economics of Opening a Store in a Tier-2 City
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THE RETAIL LEDGER · 25 OCT 2026
Why Store Productivity Matters More Than Store Count
Sales per square foot, stock turns and staff productivity reveal whether a bigger network is a healthier one. What each measure shows and what to watch.
SHELF TO SCREEN · 24 OCT 2026
Shelf to Screen: What a Profitable Omnichannel Strategy Really Requires
Omnichannel only pays when inventory is accurate, incentives credit stores and fulfilment routes are chosen deliberately. Where the economics hold and where they break.
THE RETAIL LEDGER · 23 OCT 2026
When Discounts Stop Driving Profitable Growth
Every discount gives away margin on sales that would have happened anyway. How to spot discount dependence, and what retailers use to build demand instead.