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How is Zudio expanding?

Zudio is expanding by pushing deep into smaller cities while testing overseas.

It crossed 1,000 stores across more than 300 cities in a decade. In Q1FY27 it added 22 stores and entered nine new cities, with over 80% of new locations in tier II/III markets. That includes a UAE foothold of seven stores. Trent's stated runway is 5,000 Zudios, adding 200-250 a year. The cost is soft same-store fashion demand, which left Q1 results below consensus.

What to watch: Net Zudio store additions each quarter versus the 200-250 annual target pace.

Trent store counts: Zudio above 1,000, Westside at 301, other lifestyle at 29
  • Zudio stores1,000+
  • Westside stores301
  • Other lifestyle-concept stores29

Chart from Trent’s Zudio crosses 1,000 stores across 300 Indian cities · 12 Sep

How it unfolded

  1. 24 JunTrent maps path to 5,000 Zudio and 700 Westside stores as Noel Tata signals exit
  2. 6 JulTrent Q1 revenue climbs 19% to Rs 5,666 crore on Westside, Zudio expansion
  3. 6 AugTrent misses Q1 estimates as rapid Zudio expansion offsets soft same-store fashion demand
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