NEW
Store Opening
Feb 2026
Converse
Converse opens first South India store at Phoenix Market City
First South India retail store at Unit G-38, Phoenix Market City, Velachery. Features core footwear (Chuck Taylor All Star, Chuck 70, Omega Trainers). Marks Converse's offline retail debut in the southern region through Bhaane Group partnership.
NEW
Store Opening
Feb 2026
New Balance
New Balance opens second Chennai store at Express Avenue
Second New Balance store at Express Avenue Mall, doubling Chennai presence within six months. Brand accelerating India retail expansion with focus on premium performance and lifestyle footwear. Running category driving 40% of sales.
NEW
Expansion
Mar 2026
TechnoSport
TechnoSport plans Chennai expansion as part of 300-store target
TechnoSport announced Chennai expansion as part of national 300-outlet target. Proprietary fabric technologies (Cotflex, TECHNOCOOL+, TechnoWarm) positioned for Chennai's warm climate. Targeting premium mall locations.
Market Trend
Mar 2026
Uniqlo
Uniqlo targets Chennai as key South India growth market
Uniqlo's South India expansion strategy identifies Chennai as a priority market. Plans to open stores with summer-centric clothing (linen, AIRism cooling fabrics) suited for tropical climate. Targeting Rs 3,000 Cr India revenue in 3 years.
NEW
New Mall
Aug 2025
Lulu Group
Lulu Mall Chennai construction at 70% progress
5,00,000 sqft at Perambur. Will be Chennai's largest mall. 2027 opening confirmed.
NEW
Store Opening
Jun 2025
H&M
H&M opens 5th Chennai store at VR Mall Anna Nagar
6,000 sqft. Home and fashion concept store. North Chennai market expansion.
New Mall
May 2025
VR Retail
VR Mall OMR breaks ground at Perungudi
2,50,000 sqft targeting IT corridor. Sportswear brands in anchor discussions.
Investment
Apr 2025
Express Avenue
Express Avenue Rs 200 Cr renovation planned
Chennai's #1 mall. Premium floor upgrade. Nike Experience, Adidas Originals confirmed.
Store Opening
Mar 2025
Puma
Puma opens cricket-themed store at T Nagar
5,000 sqft. CSK Merchandise zone. India's first cricket-focused Puma store.
Market Trend
Feb 2025
CBRE
OMR corridor retail demand up 45% in 2024
IT workforce driving organized retail expansion. 5L+ employees along OMR-Sholinganallur.
Infrastructure
Jan 2025
CMRL
Chennai Metro Phase 2 construction accelerates
118 km expansion. 6 new stations near retail hubs (T Nagar, Vadapalani, OMR).