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Singapore Tourism Board collabs with Nykaaland to bring exciting retail scene to India
Mumbai: Singapore’s beauty and fashion scene is famously vibrant and future-forward, with innovation at its heart. Over the years, this has paved the way for thoughtfully crafted brands that offer products that are not only functional but also natural, clean, and sustainable.
Giving consumer a slice of Singaporean beauty and fashion, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is bringing to India three homegrown brands – wellness label Sage & Ylang, skincare collective Fawn Labs, and fashion label GINLEE Studios – in collaboration with Nykaaland on the 4 and 5 November 2023.
STB regional director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa GB Srithar said, “GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, STB said, “Passion is the very cornerstone of the Singapore story, and the same can be said about our many homegrown brands that make up the rich retail tapestry of Singapore. Whether it’s a love for experimentation, a celebration of culture, or a drive for innovation – passion is what unites them, and we are thrilled to be bringing three of these iconic brands to Nykaaland this year. The Singaporean pop-up at Nykaaland has been curated to give consumers a first-hand taste of some of the extraordinary retail experiences that are truly ‘Made in Singapore.’ With young Indian travellers actively planning for more meaningful travel, we hope that this effort brings us closer to our consumers and inspires them to choose Singapore as their next travel and shopping destination.”
Representing Singapore’s remarkable feat within fashion, skincare, and wellness innovation, prominent brands Sage & Ylang, Fawn Labs, and GINLEE Studios will be seen in India for the first time at Nykaaland.
GINLEE Studios is an acclaimed, sustainable fashion label that crafts timeless pieces blending style and practicality. GINLEE Studios co-founders and designers Tamir Niv and Gin Lee said, “We are delighted for the opportunity to interact with the Indian audience at Nykaaland! We are also very curious to explore forms, and fabrics in India. GINLEE Studios is about designs that are accessible for everyone, and we would love to understand how we can expand our consumer base to India with our styles that transcend time and trend.”
Sage and Ylang specializes in microbiome-friendly skincare, addressing diverse skin concerns with scientific precision. Sage and Ylang founder and formulator Irene Chong said, “The Indian skincare market is fascinating, and we are ecstatic to be given the chance to meet and engage with consumers from this market. With our unique, microbiome-centric skincare solutions, we would love to gauge the interest in our products, and Singapore’s vibrant beauty scene.”
Fawn Labs founder Hann Chia said, “Fawn Labs focus on the ideology of Slow Beauty and Sustainability. This ethos is reflected in our artisanal products from their formulations to how they can be used in simple rituals to create a more mindful and intentional approach to life. I am beyond excited to introduce some of these unique and bespoke products at Nykaaland. We look forward to interacting with Indian consumers and giving them an insight into the strides that Singaporean brands are making within the beauty industry.”
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Ember Cookware appoints Amit Singh as chief of supply chain
10-year veteran to lead operations as brand scales across D2C, quick commerce and retail.
MUMBAI: Ember just handed its supply chain the perfect seasoning because when your cookware is non-toxic and non-stick, the operations behind it better be fast and flawless. Ember Cookware has appointed Amit Singh as chief of supply chain and Services, bolstering its leadership team at a pivotal growth phase. Singh brings over a decade of experience in supply chain strategy, operations and large-scale network buildouts.
He began his career at Singapore-based retail giant Giant Hypermarket before joining Pharmeasy in 2015, where he played a foundational role in building and scaling its pan-India supply chain across B2B and B2C channels. At API Holdings, he later led supply chain operations for North India, managing end-to-end execution across complex, multi-city networks.
In his new role, Amit will oversee Ember’s complete supply chain and service ecosystem including sourcing, manufacturing coordination, logistics, last-mile delivery, post-purchase support and workforce development. His mandate focuses on building cost-efficient, resilient operations that shorten fulfilment times, strengthen inventory management and deliver a consistently high-quality consumer experience as the brand expands nationally.
Ember Cookware co-founder & CEO Siddharth Gadodia said, “Supply chain is where growth either holds or breaks. As we scale across channels and geographies, we need operations that are efficient, resilient, and built for speed, without ever compromising on the consumer experience. Amit has done this before, at real scale.”
Ember Cookware co-founder & CMO Himanshi Tandon added, “As we scale, supply chain efficiency becomes as important as product and brand. Amit’s mandate is to build the operational foundations that make our promise consistent at scale.”
Amit Singh commented, “Ember is building something genuinely different, a category-defining brand with a clear purpose and the ambition to match. I’m looking forward to building supply chain infrastructure that doesn’t just keep pace with growth, but enables it.”
The appointment forms part of Ember’s broader push to deepen leadership across key functions as it invests in its Innovation Lab, proprietary material technologies and operational backbone to support national expansion.
In a kitchenware world where non-stick promises are easy but delivery is hard, Ember isn’t just cooking up products, it’s cooking up an operation that keeps every promise sizzling from factory to fork.
