Brands
Shahrukh Khan launches digital interface, D’Assist by D’Decor
MUMBAI: D’Decor announced the launch of D’Assist at the Digital Premier night in Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on 30th June 2016. The groundbreaking initiative was launched by brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan along with Managing Directors of D’Decor, Ajay Arora and Sanjay Arora. The event witnessed over 800 guests comprising of dealers, partners and associates celebrating the biggest endeavor of D’Decor in the digital space since its inception. The first of its kind digital interface, D’Assist will change the dynamics of the home décor industry in the country.
D’Decor as a leader and pioneer is the first to digitize the entire home decor shopping experience. D’Assist will help consumers search and filter fabrics as per individual taste and preference, assist in fabric calculation and cost as per the budget and give tips on new trends, looks, new product launches and promotional schemes. The platform will give an opportunity to be playful and imaginative. Additionally, D’Assist will make business smoother for the sales associates thereby enhancing the experience at the B2C level as well as B2B level. Through D’Assist, one can make online purchases and scan over 10000 design SKU’s. Further, one can filter, choose and shortlist their favorite designs. D’Assist will be available in D’Decor exclusive brand outlets and multi-brand outlets through iPads.
Speaking about the event, Ajay Arora, Managing Director, D’Decor Home Furnishings Pvt. Ltd. said, “At D’Decor we constantly work towards enhancing the home décor experience for our patrons through innovative solutions. With the launch of D’Assist we aim to make the shopping experience more enjoyable and imaginative. This season, shoppers will be able to choose inspiring collections and a plethora of fabrics easily available at their fingertips. We are thrilled to have our brand ambassador, Shahrukh Khan here to launch D’Assist.”
Speaking about the launch of D’Assist brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan said, “I am thrilled to see that D’Decor is constantly revolutionizing the home décor space with their innovative solutions. With the launch of the digital interface D’Assist, selecting home fabrics will now become a simple and enjoyable experience.”
D’Decor’ s brand signature is premium luxury lifestyle with European aesthetics and elegance that are the backbone of the brands expression. The key of the brand lies in its aesthetic designs.
Brands
Chinese Wok appoints Havas as integrated creative and media partner
Desi-Chinese chain bets on integrated creative and media muscle to power national expansion
MUMBAI: Chinese Wok is turning up the heat. India’s largest desi-Chinese qsr chain has appointed Havas Creative India and Arena Media as its integrated creative, social and digital media partner, sharpening its marketing firepower as it pushes past 260 outlets and eyes 500 stores across tier 1, 2 and 3 cities.
The mandate is sweeping. Havas Creative India and Arena Media, part of Havas Media Network India, will steer creative strategy, brand campaigns, social media, digital performance marketing and media planning and buying, orchestrating campaigns across atl, digital and in-store touchpoints. The brief: build a unified, platform-led brand system fit for national scale.
Founded in 2015 under Lenexis Foodworks, Chinese Wok has grown into the country’s largest Chinese qsr brand, with a footprint spanning more than 50 cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Lucknow and Hyderabad. Now it wants more. Much more.
Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, founder and director, Lenexis Foodworks, said the shift marks an investment in integrated brand building that matches the company’s growth ambitions. “As Chinese Wok scales nationally, we are investing in integrated brand building that matches our growth ambition. Havas will partner with us in shaping the next chapter of our journey, where creativity, culture and commerce work seamlessly together.”
The brand is doubling down on its youth-first positioning, amplifying cultural properties such as Wok FM and Crush Hour while building a broader content slate. The pivot away from campaign-led bursts to a continuous, platform-driven narrative signals a more systematised approach to brand equity.
Vikas Iyer, marketing head, Lenexis Foodworks, framed the move as essential to winning over Gen Z. “Chinese Wok has always been a culture-first brand, and as we deepen our connect with Gen Z, integration becomes critical. With Havas, we aim to create sharper campaigns, stronger digital ecosystems, and measurable impact, ensuring the brand stays relevant, visible, and performance-driven at scale”.
On the creative front, Anupama Ramaswamy, managing director and chief creative officer, Havas Creative India, described the brand as “pure fire, fast, flavourful and completely plugged into pop culture”. Her ambition: “to bottle that energy into a living brand platform that fuels everything, from big campaigns to cheeky social chatter to irresistible in-store experiences.” The goal, she added, is “stronger brand love, deeper youth obsession, and work that doesn’t just look good but moves business. More heat. More heart. More hunger”.
Uday Mohan, coo, Havas Media India and Havas Play, said integration is the real unlock. “By bringing together creative, media, and performance under one cohesive vision, we aim to build a brand ecosystem that is culturally sharp, digitally agile, and built for scale”.
Lenexis Foodworks also operates The Momo Co. and Big Bowl, but Chinese Wok remains its flagship and growth engine . As competition intensifies in India’s fast-food sector, scale alone is no longer enough. Cultural fluency, data-driven performance and seamless brand experiences are the new battleground.
Chinese Wok is betting that with Havas in its corner, it can serve up all three — fast, loud and at national scale.
