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Arvind Lifestyle Brands partners with Shoppers Stop for launch of Next
MUMBAI: Arvind Lifestyle Brands partners with Shoppers Stop for the launch of a shop-in-shop format of British brand next, in Mumbai. Spread over 600 sq. ft., at the Shoppers Stop store in Juhu, the NEXT shop in shop will retail kids clothing for ages from 2 years to 12 years for girls and boys. The kidswear range also includes hosiery, shoes and socks, underwear, and nightwear. The shop in shop format at Shoppers Stop is the first of its kind for next in India.
Mr. Govind Shrikhande, Customer Care Associate & Managing Director, Shoppers Stop Ltd. added, “We believe in offering our customers a world-class shopping experience and an unparalleled product assortment. Our partnership with Arvind Lifestyle Brands to bring British speciality retail brand NEXT is a great addition to our existing portfolio of kidwear brands. With next, our customers now have an added choice in aspirational kidswear brands to choose from. We are well poised for a successful journey with next.”
On the opening, J Suresh, MD & CEO, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd. said, “We are extremely pleased with our collaboration with Shoppers Stop and for the first time in India we will bringing speciality retail inside a Department store. Next provides Shopper Stop consumers best of British kids fashion wear offering . On the other hand, Next can take advantage of the ready consumer base of Shoppers Stop. We expect this collaboration setting a new trend of win win collaboration between speciality retailers and Department stores.”
next offers quality clothing at reasonable prices for kids and women. Through a series of stories each season, next retails the best of British fashion. With a five city presence, in Forum Mall, Koramangala, Elante Mall, Chandigarh, Select Citywalk, Saket, Delhi, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, and Koregaon Mall Plaza, Pune, the brand has gathered a loyal fan base who’re fashion savvy and looking for current styles.
Next kidswear is now available at Shoppers Stop, Juhu.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
