Blackberrys to open 70 stores in 2026, doubling down on Tier-2 and Tier-3 India

The menswear brand is steering its next growth leg into smaller cities, backed by a Rs 100 crore three-year investment to upgrade design, technology, and supply chain. The bet: aspirational tailoring demand is migrating beyond metros, and physical presence remains the unlock.

— Source publishedTue, 16 Jun, 2026, 19:05 IST·First seen Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 19:08 IST·Source Apparel Resources India

What happened

Menswear brand Blackberrys plans 70 new store openings in 2026, focused on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and will invest Rs 100 crore over three years to upgrade

Key facts

  • 70 new stores
  • Rs 100 crore
  • 3 years

Why this matters

The expansion signals consolidation pressure in mid-market menswear; smaller regional tailoring brands and underperforming franchise networks become more attractive tuck-in or partnership targets.