SHREE opens first Hyderabad store, targets 20–25 more Telangana outlets by 2028

Ethnicwear brand SHREE has opened a 1,500 sq ft store at TNR North City Mall in Hyderabad. The brand plans 20–25 additional stores across Telangana by 2028, building on a customer base developed through marketplaces and e-commerce.

— Source publishedMon, 7 Sept, 2026, 15:04 IST·First seen Mon, 7 Sept, 2026, 15:05 IST·Source IMAGES Business of Fashion

What happened

Indian ethnicwear brand SHREE opened its first Hyderabad store at TNR North City Mall and plans 20-25 more Telangana outlets by 2028, expanding offline after

Key facts

  • 1,500 sq. ft. Hyderabad store
  • 20-25 additional stores planned across Telangana
  • over 130 existing retail outlets
  • over 2.5 million households reached nationally
  • more than 7.5 million outfits sold

Why this matters

SHREE’s planned Telangana network makes it a more consequential regional ethnicwear player, potentially creating partnership opportunities in mall leasing, franchise operations, logistics, and local retail services.

What to watch

  • Second Hyderabad opening or announced Telangana city pipeline within the next 6–12 months.
  • Disclosure of store format, ownership model, average ticket size, sales density or Hyderabad store payback.
  • Mall versus high-street location mix and entry into Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad or Khammam.
  • In-store exclusive collections, loyalty integration, click-and-collect or online-return capabilities.
  • Competitor expansion and promotional intensity from ethnicwear chains in Telangana.
  • Use the Hyderabad store as an omnichannel hub for click-and-collect, returns and hyperlocal delivery.
  • Secure a Telangana real-estate pipeline spanning premium Hyderabad malls, neighborhood high streets and Tier-2 commercial centers.
  • Localize assortments for Telangana wedding, festival and regional style demand while maintaining online price consistency.
  • Expand CRM and loyalty capture in-store to identify high-value online customers and optimize future site selection.
  • Evaluate franchise, FOFO or regional operating partners to meet the 2028 outlet target with controlled capital exposure.