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Sanjay Behl, Chief Executive Officer for lifestyle business at fashion and textile retailer Raymond Ltd, has decided to step down from his current role after serving for seven years. "This development is a natural transition as we are in the...

Over the years, jackets have evolved parallel to the preferences of the modern Indian consumer. In contrast to times gone by, modern jackets are bulk-free and comfortable, with multi-utility features which make them the numero uno choice among all...

The Indian apparel industry has traditionally been largely driven by women; it was always the women who were more inclined towards fashion trends. Men’s purchases were need based. However, the tables have turned now as an increasing number of...

Denim is a legend in itself. It’s the world’s favourite blue fabric and has an iconic history. Over the years, denim has single-handedly revolutionised the western wear market around the globe. In India too, while western wear was somewhat...

What could be more masculine than a pair of jeans? Sturdy, utilitarian and yet classically stylish, over the last century denim has become the new ‘trousers’ of choice for men around the world. It’s surprising though, how a simple...

When it comes to bottom wear for men, it’s usually a tug of war between trousers and the good ol’ pair of jeans. Where jeans as a category has always been witnessing a substantial growth owing to the ‘casual’...

The casual shirts segment is the fastest growing segment in Indian apparel market, owning to the changed consumer preferences. According to Frost & Sullivan, the men’s shirts market in India is valued at Rs 371 billion, and it is the...

Gautam Singhania has stepped down from the position of Chairman of Raymond Apparel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond. He will, however, continue to be on the board of Raymond Apparel. Nirvik Singh will take charge as the non-Executive Chairman in...

Diversified group Raymond Thursday reported a 4.75 percent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 65.20 crore for the second quarter ended September 2018. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 62.24 crore in the July-September period...

Global warming, inconsistent weather conditions and the shrinking winter season have adversely impacted India’s winter wear market, changing consumer buying behaviour. Climate change has served to transform the business models of apparel retailers as well as their designs, and...