Online fashion market expected to grow to $35 bn by 2028

Over the last five years, beauty and personal care (BPC) ($950 million) attracted more funding than apparel ($430 million), excluding the top two outliers in each category. However, as brands demonstrate their scaling playbook, apparel is expected to attract more money. (Representational image by Angela Bailey via Unsplash)

According to a report jointly published by Bain & Company and TMRW, a house of brands within the Aditya Birla Group, the category has seen around 30% historical growth, compounded annually, since 2019.

Wondrlab Network’s influencer marketing platform Opportune partners with Reach Vista

By harnessing the power of virtual influencers, Reach Vista brings a new dimension to influencer marketing, enabling brands to establish deeper and more resonant connections with their consumer base. These virtual influencers cater to diverse niches, beginning with the entertainment sector, where Reach Vista has already successfully launched an array of captivating virtual personalities. (Representative Image: Ryan 'O' Niel via Unsplash)

Opportune becomes the first influencer marketing platform to onboard some of the most viral influencers including mrpagalboi, not_enafh, _charlie_flix_, stickman, dudububu, bubududu, lanaturevibes, flake_sayz and rexxi.

India to be renamed Bharat? Here’s what it could mean for the country’s brand power

As per the consumer pulse survey, 67 percent Indian respondents stated that challenges in recent years have created opportunities for them. (Representative Image: Sikandar Ali via Unsplash)

According to brand experts, the reasons for changing the name of a country are multifold. Some believe that countries usually change their names for image makeover purposes, and others think it’s a pure political play.

We are working on guidelines for ‘greenwashing’, says Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, DoCA

Rohit Kumar Singh says, "We also must realise that this regulation versus innovation debate is something the whole world is struggling with. If you regulate too much, then technology will not develop. If you regulate too less, then it is harmful."

Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), said increasing instances of misleading statements about products’ eco-friendliness are a matter of concern.

P&G India makes Mukta Maheshwari its CMO; Sharat Verma gets a new role

Prior to assuming her new role as the CMO and Fabric care category head, Maheshwari served as the vice president, Fabric Enhancers in the ASEAN region, based out of Singapore and was instrumental in delivering double digit top and bottom line for Downy in ASEAN.

Mukta Maheshwari is set to lead P&G’s marketing function in India effective September 1, 2023. Sharat Verma has been elevated as the senior vice president, Fabric Care for P&G India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) and will spearhead the efforts based out of Dubai.