Brands
Shoppers Stop ropes in Sanya Malhotra as brand ambassador for private labels
Mumbai: Fashion and beauty brand Shoppers Stop has roped in Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra as brand ambassador for select private brands, to further emphasise on the continued focus on its private brands as an important strategic pillar. This is in sync with Shoppers Stop’s strategy to strengthen engagement with women shoppers and simultaneously build its private label portfolio.
“Sanya’s cheerful, warm, welcoming, and vibrant personality resonates well with Shoppers Stop’s brand positioning. Sanya’s social presence, her playful and cheerful personality coupled with her style quotient, will help Shoppers Stop connect better across various geographies via its private labels,” said the statement.
“Private brands continue to be a strategic pillar for Shoppers Stop. We maintain a significant emphasis on increasing our private brands share,” said Shoppers Stop MD and CEO customer care associate Venu Nair. “We are confident that having Sanya Malhotra for our private brands will help create a better resonance with our consumers. She beautifully fits in with the brand’s ethos and has a great persona to connect with the customers across geographies.”
Speaking on the brand association, Sanya Malhotra said, “The endeavor of my first ever association with Shoppers Stop for its private brands, is to authentically connect with my fans with the style that I believe in. This is a brand I have grown with and loved. I look forward to showcasing their best collection for the year.”
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
