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  • CXO commands brands with AI power play

    CXO commands brands with AI power play

    MUMBAI: When brands juggle data, design and listings, things can get messy, but Streamoid’s new AI command centre, CXO, is here to tidy it all up. Launched in Bengaluru on 14 October 2025, CXO promises to help small teams run global commerce with the efficiency of a billion-dollar operation.

    The platform tackles the root of a common problem, poor product data. Incomplete or inconsistent data disrupts everything from search and recommendations to planning and conversions. CXO fixes quality at the source and carries it seamlessly through design, studio shoots and catalogue execution.

    CXO is battle-tested in fashion and lifestyle, but its reach spans any product sold online, from apparel and accessories to home and beauty. It is expanding to support commerce, planning and content activation across retail sectors.

    The platform is built around three core modules. Artifax turns trends and sales signals into concept boards and factory-ready tech packs, compressing design cycles. Photogenix orchestrates shoots, enforces brand guidelines and produces on-model and lifestyle imagery and short-form video, even for tricky categories like kidswear. Catalogix ingests internal and approved external data, enriches product content with AI, and publishes consistent listings across every channel.

    Context-aware AI agents automatically choose the best models for each task, while humans retain full editing control. Every adjustment trains brand-specific models, improving quality over time without losing oversight.

    “CXO is the command centre for modern brands,” said Streamoid co-founder Rohan Manthani. “It enables small teams to design the right products, generate on-brand visuals and publish accurate listings everywhere, all from one place.”

    Brands already using CXO include Target, Allbirds, Farfetch, Gap and Tommy Hilfiger. Early adopters report up to 70 per cent faster time-to-market and up to 50 per cent lower operational costs, thanks to automated data enrichment, design briefs, studio orchestration and multi-channel listings.

  • Q1 FY26: Reliance Retail charges ahead with Rs 84,171 crore revenue blitz as profit surges 28 per cent

    Q1 FY26: Reliance Retail charges ahead with Rs 84,171 crore revenue blitz as profit surges 28 per cent

    MUMBAI: Reliance Retail has delivered a commanding first quarter performance, posting revenues of Rs 84,171 crore—an 11.3 per cent year-on-year surge—whilst profits catapulted 28.3 per cent to Rs 3,271 crore as the retail behemoth continued its relentless expansion across India’s consumer landscape.

    The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation climbed 12.7 per cent to Rs 6,381 crore, with margins expanding 20 basis points to an industry-leading 8.7 per cent—cementing its position as India’s most profitable large-scale retailer.

    Reliance Retail’s physical footprint swelled with 388 new store openings during the quarter, taking the total count to 19,592 stores spanning 77.6 million square feet. The registered customer base hit 358 million, reinforcing the company’s claim as one of India’s most preferred retailers.

    The star performer was JioMart, which the company  described as “India’s fastest scaling digital grocery platform.” The hyperlocal delivery service registered explosive growth with daily orders surging 175 per cent year-on-year and 68 per cent quarter-on-quarter, now serving 4,290 pin codes through 2,200-plus stores across 1,000-plus cities.

    JioMart’s rapid-fire expansion included launching AJio Rush, a four-hour delivery service now live in six cities with 130,000-plus options. The initiative is delivering superior unit economics driven by higher average bill values and lower returns, according to the company.

    Fashion and lifestyle delivered robust growth, with emerging formats Gap, Azorte and Yousta registering 59 per cent year-on-year growth across 170 stores. Ajio’s new customer revenue share reached 18 per cent, up 150 basis points year-on-year, whilst average bill values jumped 17 per cent. The platform expanded its catalogue to 2.6 million options—44 per cent growth year-on-year.

    Consumer electronics faced headwinds from early monsoon onset impacting air conditioner sales, though average bill values surged 26 per cent with conversions up 200 basis points. The company bolstered its own-brand strategy by acquiring Kelvinator brand intellectual property for India.

    Grocery maintained its market leadership with broad-based growth across categories. Home and personal care grew 15 per cent year-on-year, as did fruits and vegetables, whilst packaged foods expanded 13 per cent. The Metro format delivered standout performance with home and personal care categories growing 25 per cent year-on-year.

    The quarter also saw strategic brand expansions including Shein crossing two million app downloads with 20,000 live options, whilst AJio Luxe grew its portfolio to 875 brands. Premium brands continued segment leadership with Hamleys expanding geographically and launching its Green Club sustainability programme.

    “Reliance Retail delivered resilient performance during this quarter driven by our relentless focus on operational excellence, geographical expansion and sharper product portfolio,” said executive director Isha M. Ambani “Our continued investments in cutting-edge technologies and differentiated product offerings have enabled us to serve our customers better and scale with agility.”

    The results underscore Reliance Retail’s dominance in India’s Rs 70 trillion retail market, with the company now processing 389 million transactions quarterly—a 16.5 per cent year-on-year increase—as it continues reshaping India’s retail landscape through aggressive digitisation and expansion.

  • Opptra names Afshan Banu as CEO – fashion and beauty

    Opptra names Afshan Banu as CEO – fashion and beauty

    MUMBAI: Opptra, the AI-powered omnichannel platform helping consumer brands scale into Asia, has appointed Afshan Banu as chief executive officer – fashion and beauty, bringing on board a heavyweight with over three decades of retail and digital expertise.

    Banu, whose career spans iconic names like Nike, Victoria’s Secret, GAP, Triumph and Lazada, will lead Opptra’s expansion strategy for fashion and beauty verticals, turbocharging digital transformation and franchise-led growth for international labels eyeing Asian markets.

    At Nike, she served as senior director for e-commerce across Southeast Asia and India, playing a crucial role in building Nike.com, the Nike App, SNKRS, and its marketplace muscle. Her previous stints at Lazada and Victoria’s Secret saw her drive brand development, strategic partnerships, and regional profitability in high-growth segments.

    Opptra’s co-founder called her appointment “a shot of adrenaline” for its global ambitions. With deep expertise across brick-and-mortar, e-commerce and digital ecosystems, Banu’s mandate is clear — bring the world’s best brands to Asia, faster and smarter.

    Commenting on her appointment at Opptra CEO – fashion and Beauty, Afshan Banu said, “I am excited to join Opptra at a time when the omnichannel experience is becoming more important. As global commerce continues to grow, Opptra’s digital-first technology and strong product solutions are well-positioned to provide the best experiences, both online and offline for consumers. We aim to help brands overcome infrastructure, regulatory, and cultural challenges by creating the world’s most innovative international expansion franchise model for brands.”

    As beauty and fashion brands battle for scale in a fragmented retail landscape, Opptra’s AI-led omnichannel playbook, now helmed by a leader with proven mettle — could be the edge they need.

  • Gap champions originality in new spring campaign starring GRAMMY® Award–winning Artist Tyla

    Gap champions originality in new spring campaign starring GRAMMY® Award–winning Artist Tyla

    Gap, the iconic American fashion brand, is proud to debut its Spring 2024 campaign featuring linen as a canvas for original style. The campaign serves as a celebration of self-expression and individuality through fashion, music, and dance.

    Starring GRAMMY® Award–winning artist Tyla, the campaign embraces Gap’s roots as a pop culture brand working with artistic originals across fashion and music. Each frame showcases the seamless motion and effortless movement of the brand’s newest Linen Collection, inviting wearers to make each piece their own.

    Featuring worldwide hit “Back On 74” by the BRIT Award–nominated Jungle, with original choreography by Shay Latukolan, the campaign is directed by Jungle’s J Lloyd and Charlie Di Placido and inspired by the track’s official video, which became a global phenomenon on TikTok and inspired a dance craze with over a billion views.

    Tyla, the 22-year-old sensation born and raised in South Africa, is making waves with her recent Billboard Hot 100 hit “Water.” With a massive following, she has captivated audiences with dance routines and song covers, showcasing her unique style and individuality. Tyla’s creativity and authenticity align seamlessly with Gap’s commitment to championing originality.

    “It’s an absolute honor to be in a Gap campaign – so many iconic artists have worked with Gap and I now get to be one of them,” said Tyla. “I’m excited for my fans to see me do a new type of dance where I’m styled in comfortable clothes with my own personal touches. It was really fun – a true celebration of music, fashion, and dance.”

    Founded by childhood friends J Lloyd and Tom McFarland, Jungle’s genre-blurring mix of timeless disco, hip-hop, funk, and future-facing production, along with their expressive and inventive visual aesthetic, have cemented their status as one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting bands.