Franchise Dark Stores Carry Quick Commerce Beyond Metros, CBRE Says
Posted on 26th Oct 2026 11:09:29 in Business, Digital Marketing
Tagged as: quick commerce, dark stores, franchise, CBRE, SME retail, tier 2 cities
CBRE's first quick-commerce real estate report says franchise-run dark stores will take 10-minute delivery into tier-II and III cities by 2030, opening a route for local space owners and kirana shops.
Theater Raises Rs 75 Crore Led by Niveshaay: Inside the D2C Fashion Brand's Offline Retail Playbook
Posted on 15th Sep 2026 06:11:09 in Business, Digital Marketing
Tagged as: Theater, D2C Brands, Offline Retail, Startup Funding, Small Business, Fashion, Tier 2 Cities
Design-led fashion brand Theater has raised Rs 75 crore in a Series A led by Niveshaay at a Rs 410 crore valuation, and will use the money to take its footwear, bags and accessories into physical stores across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. Here is what the digital-first brand's offline pivot means for small Indian sellers and D2C founders.
