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SUGAR Cosmetics inaugurates its 200th brand-owned store
Mumbai: SUGAR Cosmetics, an omnichannel beauty brand and a cult favorite amongst Gen Z and Millennial consumers, achieves a historic milestone by opening its 200th exclusive brand-owned store within a year of its 100th store launch. With this recent store at Bengaluru – SUGAR now has the highest number of brand owned stores amongst all beauty brands available in India.
Situated in a total retail space of over 450 sq. ft. at Mantri Square Mall, SUGAR’s 200th store creates a vibrant and immersive shopping experience for make-up enthusiasts, that houses trending picks across categories such as lips, eyes, face and more. The store has the brand’s trained beauty advisors and cutting-edge product range of over 550 SKUs such as foundations, highlighters, BB creams, concealers, lipsticks, eyeshadows, bronzers and even skincare.
Having started as a direct to consumer (D2C) brand in 2015, SUGAR Cosmetics rapidly ventured into offline retail in 2017 via partnerships with large format retailers and general trade stores. The brand’s first own store was launched in 2019 and soon became a popular destination for beauty enthusiasts. Today, SUGAR Cosmetics is available at over 45,000 retail outlets across over 500 cities with the southern region being a key market for the brand, housing the second highest number of retail touch-points. Since the pandemic, while competitors have rescinded plans of opening new stores and even closed existing ones, SUGAR has consistently continued to double-down on the brand’s own stores. This format has been proved to be wildly popular even beyond metro cities in locations such as Jalandhar, Surat, Nagpur and others.
Renowned PAN India actor Tammannah Bhatia, SUGAR’s brand ambassador said, “A huge congratulations to SUGAR Cosmetics on their 200th store’s record-breaking opening. SUGAR has made space not only in mine, but every Indian woman’s vanity! I have always admired the brand and aligned with its core vision of providing women access to premium quality makeup products specifically catering to Indian skin requirements. This announcement makes me feel extra special as SUGAR is expanding its reach for a diverse range of makeup enthusiasts from the South. I am happy to be a part of this milestone with SUGAR.”
“The launch of our 200th SUGAR store in Bengaluru at a record-breaking pace after the inauguration of our 100th store a year ago is a strong testament to the loyalty of our customers and hard work of our team. We are incredibly humbled to reach this momentous milestone of expanding to 200 brand owned stores nationally (also the 40th store in the southern region). SUGAR is on a mission to celebrate the everyday YOU with meticulously curated products for Indian skin tones. Since the opening of our first store, SUGAR has witnessed the evolution of the Indian beauty enthusiast who is aware of and chooses high-quality makeup for herself. We have always enjoyed strong traction from the brand in the south and are committed to further expanding our retail network across this region. As the beauty industry evolves, SUGAR will continue to remain at the forefront and offer innovative and inclusive products that inspire self-expression and foster self-confidence.”, said SUGAR Cosmetics co-founder and CEO Vineeta Singh.
With offline retail expected to dominate the lion’s share of sales over the next ten years, SUGAR aims to expand its offline reach to over 100,000 stores by the next fiscal year. By augmenting rapid retail expansion and visual merchandising with core focus on product innovation, SUGAR Cosmetics is set to grow from strength to strength.
The milestone event for the brand was celebrated with day-long exciting activities for customers, visitors, social media influencers and media fraternity who tried out a mix of SUGAR’s newly-launched products and all-time classics along with a makeover experience. The brand also extended the celebrations to popular social media platforms where it enjoys a loyal fan base of over 2.7 million followers on Instagram (largest by any Indian consumer brand) and over 1.4 million on YouTube.
Brands
KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
