China's Economy Grew More Than Expected Over the Summer
The government invested heavily in infrastructure, state banks financed factory construction and consumers spent more, but real estate suffered.
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The government invested heavily in infrastructure, state banks financed factory construction and consumers spent more, but real estate suffered.
Titan's CEO, Ajoy Chawla, believes that the luxury market in India is poised to grow with the per capita income crossing the $2,000 mark. He sees a trend towards premiumization and expects Zoya, Titan's luxury brand, to double its turnover in the next few years. Currently, Zoya has eight stores and plans to expand to 14 or 15 stores by next Diwali. While Zoya may be purchased for weddings and festive occasions, its focus has always been on occasion wear.
Retailers are expanding their own private-label food and beverage offerings, attracting customers looking for less expensive options.
Expanding smartphone penetration, economy propelling the e-commerce
Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers are gravitating to discounts.