Brands
Cantabil Retail India sets milestone with 500th store opening
Mumbai: Cantabil Retail India Ltd, a leading name in the fashion industry, is proud to announce the opening of its 500th store in the culturally vibrant and historic city, Ayodhya. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the brand as it continues to expand its footprint by making its exceptional fashion collections for men, women, and kids more accessible to customers.
The magnificent unveiling of the store located at Rekabganj, Ayodhya, proved to be a memorable event for fashion enthusiasts in Ayodhya. The newly opened store will showcase Cantabil’s latest and most comprehensive selection of Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s, and Accessories, providing an unmatched shopping experience that encapsulates style, quality, and innovation.
Sharing his thoughts on achieving this significant milestone, Cantabil Retail India Ltd director Deepak Bansal expressed, “Reaching the milestone of our 500th store in India is a moment of great pride for the brand. This is a testament to the trust and support of our customers, and it reflects our unwavering commitment to offering fashionable and affordable clothing for all. We are not only thrilled about this achievement, but also excited about the prospects it opens for us all over the country. We are also eagerly looking forward to our future expansion, with our sights set on entering the international market, beginning with the opening of our first-ever store in Nepal. This marks a new chapter in our journey, and we are eagerly awaiting to introduce the Cantabil experience to a new audience worldwide.”
In the current financial year 2023-24, Cantabil opened 69 new exclusive retail stores, spanning across 14 different cities, such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kota, Dehradun, Ambala, Vidisha, Muzaffarnagar, Hamirpur, Ankleshwar, Chandigarh and Bhopal etc. This further aligns with company’s ongoing commitment to delve deeper into Tier II and III cities, delivering a futuristic and rejuvenating retail experience for customers. Currently, Cantabil presence is in 20 states & more than 250 cities across India and plans to open more stores in the coming months.
Marking this landmark announcement, Cantabil has also diversified its portfolio and forayed into the footwear and Athleisure category, encompassing a collection of 30 unique product options, and intends to open 5 exclusive brand outlets catering to these categories by the end of the year.
The first store in this category is located in Hapur, with an expansive 1100 square feet of retail space, and will serve as a showcase for Cantabil’s recently launched Athleisure and Footwear collection, to meet the increasing demand for trendy and comfortable collection that seamlessly transitions from the gym to everyday life. It will also underline the brand’s unwavering dedication to presenting the most current fashion trends to the consumers in the city by offering a diverse range of products, including Activewear, Sneakers, Sport-shoes, flip-flops, luggage, perfumes, and towels, alongside its extensive regular collection.
The brand is set to embark on its international journey with the inauguration of its first exclusive brand outlet in Nepal, marking an exciting step into the global market.
Brands
Tirumal Mannur promoted to director at Samsung India Electronics
Longtime Samsung executive steps up to drive strategy and growth in India
GURUGRAM: Samsung has turned to one of its longest-serving leaders in India for its next chapter of growth. Tirumal Mannur has been promoted to director at Samsung India Electronics, effective March 2026.
Based in Gurugram, Mannur will lead key strategic business units and help strengthen Samsung’s market leadership in the country. The role places him at the centre of the company’s efforts to sharpen its consumer electronics strategy and accelerate growth in one of its most important global markets.
Announcing the move, Mannur shared the news on LinkedIn, saying he was “happy to share” that he has started a new position as director at Samsung India Electronics Limited in Gurugram.
The promotion marks another milestone in Mannur’s long association with Samsung. He joined the company in 2009 and spent more than 16 years rising through the ranks, most recently serving as general manager.
Over the years, he has built deep expertise in consumer electronics, national sales and channel development, helping Samsung expand its footprint across India’s fast evolving electronics market.
Before joining Samsung, Mannur worked as national sales manager at TCL Electronics India. Earlier in his career, he held roles at LG Electronics, Whirlpool Co India Limited and Matsushita Air Conditioning India.
With more than two decades of experience across some of the biggest names in consumer electronics, Mannur now steps into the director’s role at a time when competition in India’s technology market is intensifying and demand for smart devices continues to surge.
