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Galeries Lafayette Confirms First India Flagship in Mumbai, Opening in Early November

The Parisian retailer is entering via a partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion to capture India's fast-expanding luxury spend.

Overview

  • The 90,000-square-foot store will open in south Mumbai’s Fort area, with a layout spanning two buildings and five floors.
  • Around 250 luxury and designer brands will be offered, with roughly two-thirds making their India debut through the flagship.
  • The launch is in partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, with plans for personal styling, private lounges, concierge services, and a food and beverage format to follow next year.
  • The debut follows an agreement signed about three years ago and a rollout pushed back by roughly a year, with a Delhi location slated to open after Mumbai.
  • The move targets a market Kearney projects will grow from $7.7 billion in 2023 to $12 billion by 2028 as affluent households increase.