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Shoppers Stop
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Management confirmed the digital-first beauty platform (ssbeauty.in) is operational and in the investment phase, indicating the launch was executed. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“My sense is that in the next 20 days or so, we should be live with ss.com. The beauty of -- this is not only the front end is changing. Even at the back end, we are changing our service providers, ensuring that the inventories are available and are seen across”
The company has already achieved a reduction of INR 110 crores in outright inventory from March 2025 levels, surpassing the initial INR 100 crore target early in the fiscal year. (2 exceeded, 2 in progress across 4 tracked commitments)
“However, we are trying to reduce the working capital by INR100 crores”
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How durable is the business?
The distribution moat in luxury beauty is expanding aggressively, with sales from the Global Beauty distribution business doubling (+103% YoY) and the network reaching 526 points of sale. (1 expanding)
“Beauty Distribution- Outcome... Sales 106 (FY26) vs 52 (FY25) Gr% 103%”
The Departmental stores segment is showing signs of recovery with a 3.5% like-for-like growth and improving customer entry trends, turning positive in April. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“Core Business Sales 1,516 FY26... EBITDA 90”
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Where does growth come from?
INTUNE is showing rapid revenue scaling, with Q3 sales nearly doubling compared to the previous year. The format is nearing store-level EBITDA breakeven. (5 accelerating across 5 signals)
“INTUNE sales at Rs 77 Cr, +22% YoY growth”
The company is maintaining an aggressive expansion pace, particularly for its value format INTUNE, despite regulatory delays in North India. They plan to open 32 stores across all formats in Q4 FY25 alone. (5 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Planning to open 5 Department stores, 3 INTUNE and 2 Beauty Stores in Q4”
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