Tag: pop culture retail India

  • The Souled Store casts a retail spell in Colaba and rolls into Bhatinda in style

    The Souled Store casts a retail spell in Colaba and rolls into Bhatinda in style

    MUMBAI: Some brands hang up neon signs. The Souled Store builds a wizarding alley and paints an entire building like a truck. In its latest expansion, the pop culture-led fashion and lifestyle brand has opened two highly thematic stores—one in Mumbai’s Colaba and the other in Punjab’s Bhatinda—each tailored to offer an experience as unforgettable as the merchandise inside.

    In Colaba, The Souled Store has conjured up a Harry Potter-inspired wonderland, transporting shoppers straight into Diagon Alley. The store features atmospheric lighting, magical décor, and architectural details that echo the iconic wizarding universe. This is not a retail outlet—it’s a portal. Designed with intricate care, the space feels like a living tribute to J.K. Rowling’s world.

    Meanwhile, Bhatinda’s outlet is a roaring tribute to Indian roads. Crafted in the image of a giant colourful truck, the store’s façade mirrors the bold, playful, and kitschy aesthetic of Punjabi truck art. With its massive presence and unmistakable design, it functions not just as a fashion stop but a visual landmark celebrating desi street culture.

    “We’re incredibly excited about these two openings”, said The Souled Store co-founder Vedang Patel. “At The Souled Store, we believe that a store should be more than four walls—it should be an experience. Colaba and Bhatinda are two very different expressions of that vision: one magical, the other rooted in local culture. Both are unforgettable”.

    With 50 stores now across India, the brand continues its mission to redefine retail as a playground for fandoms, storytelling, and self-expression. From Hogwarts to highways, The Souled Store’s journey seems determined to colour outside the lines.

  • The Souled Store bags Redwolf to expand its pop culture merchandise empire

    The Souled Store bags Redwolf to expand its pop culture merchandise empire

    MUMBAI: In a move set to reshape India’s pop culture merchandise landscape, the homegrown brand, The Souled Store announced the acquisition of Redwolf, another popular name in the fandom apparel and collectibles market.

    The deal brings Redwolf’s founders—Ameya Thakur, Rahul Jaisheel, and Vivek Malhotra—into The Souled Store fold. Their expertise and passion are expected to supercharge the brand’s mission to create more innovative, fan-driven collections.

    “Merging with The Souled Store was the next logical step in realising our vision of bringing the best pop culture merchandise to the Indian audience. All three of us are huge pop-culture geeks ourselves and look forward to leveraging the scale provided by The Souled Store to take the brand to greater heights,” said Malhotra.

    The Souled Store co-founder Vedang Patel added, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Redwolf to The Souled Store family. Their incredible creativity and commitment to providing fandom-inspired products is a perfect fit. This acquisition will strengthen our mission to become the Home of Pop-culture in India. We are excited to co-build this shared vision with the founders of Redwolf.”

    Founded on a love for fandom culture, The Souled Store has built a vibrant space where fans can find products celebrating their favourite movies, TV shows, music, and characters. With Redwolf now part of the family, the brand plans to offer an even bigger and better range of exclusive collaborations and creative products.

    This partnership brings The Souled Store closer to its ultimate goal: evolving into a global lifestyle brand that speaks to every fan’s soul.