Westside’s success in the premium retail market is attributed to having more Zudio outlets than Trent’s 1000 large-box fashion stores, and the reason behind this is explored.

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Trent, a retail major, has crossed 1000 large-box fashion stores, with Zudio having 757 stores and Westside having 248 stores. Zudio has more stores than Westside, despite Westside being older. Zudio’s store count has grown at a CAGR of 61% since 2020, while Westside’s grew at 41%. Zudio’s success can be attributed to its focus on accessibility and compelling offerings, with a lower capex requirement per store compared to Westside. Trent’s revenue for the January-March 2025 quarter increased 38% year-on-year, with 132 Zudio stores opening in Q4 FY25.