Newsletter

Issue 7 May 2025

Welcome to the May edition of Kushal’s Newsletter, where every story reflects the spirit behind our teamwork, passion, and progress. This month, we spotlight moments of growth, impactful campaigns, store triumphs, and heartfelt celebrations – culminating in a colorful tapestry of success at every level of our organization. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together; each milestone tells a story of dedication, innovation, and community. So let’s dive in—here’s what you’ll discover in this issue:

Inside This Issue

Influencer Marketing Campaign Highlights

Mother’s Day 2025 - She Won’t Ask. But You Still Should

This year, our creators didn’t just post — they reflected, remembered, and celebrated mothers in their quiet strength and everyday grace.

The Influencer Marketing team led a deeply emotional and relatable home-shot campaign, backed by practical store-shot content that showcased gifting options with warmth and intent.

What Made It Special:

  • Focused on personal moments over polished setups
  • Every story ended with a gesture of appreciation — a gift from Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery

     

Creator Highlights:

  • Harshit delivered a powerful, relatable narrative about how we delay gratitude — until we realize moms never do. The moment where his reflection aligned with his mom’s bindi on the mirror? A visual metaphor that said it all.
  • Minal celebrated her multitasking mom — a designer, chef, and nurturer — with a surprise gift.
  • Shreya highlighted how she unknowingly carries her mother’s traits — through simple, everyday habits, and she planned a gift for her while she was away
  • Soundarya made an unplanned visit with a beautiful jewellery set as a gift, because sometimes, love needs no occasion.
  • Isha created a calm, cozy moment for her mom — complete with tea, flowers, and a jewellery box.

Gifting Made Easy:

Creators in Bangalore (Ana), Hyderabad (Anudeep), and Chennai (Ramya) showcased in-store gifting experiences — making jewellery shopping personal, accessible, and thoughtful.

🎁 The Common Thread:
 From heartfelt gestures to easy gift guides, every creator chose Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery as a way to say “I see you, and I’m grateful.”

💬 “She won’t ask. But you still should.”
 This campaign turned that insight into action — through stories that resonated, reactions that felt real, and a celebration of the love we often forget to acknowledge.

 
 
 
 
 
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Public Relations (PR) and Brand Team Highlights

Our brand entered the season with a buzz – In May we successfully secured key media placements of two thoughtfully curated campaigns that enhanced brand visbility around important consumer moments.

First, we tapped into wedding season with our Wedding Guest Jewellery Collection, aiming to help our consumer shine as special guests. Then, the heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign that positioned our collection as a memorable and stylish gift choice.

Wedding Guest Jewellery Campaign

We garnered strong media traction, including a press note coverage (online) and a well-received organic interview coverage in Indulge magazine (The New Indian Express – print and online), significantly amplifying visibility for our Wedding Guest Collection.

Mother’s Day Campaign

Our Mother’s Day efforts led to impactful product placements for Kushal’s Fashion Jewellery in The New Indian Express and News18, further boosting brand presence during this key gifting occasion.

Digital Excellence Spotlight

We’re thrilled to share that Mayur Pathak, our Head – Product  has been honored as a Digital Icon 2025 at the prestigious Phygital Retail Convention (PRC). This recognition highlights his leadership in driving cutting-edge digital innovation across our brand. 

🏆 What Was the Award About?

Digital Icons 2025, organized by IMAGES Group and IndiaRetailing.com, celebrated retail pioneers who are transforming the industry through tech-enabled customer experiences and omnichannel excellence.

Mayur was recognized “for shaping the future of retail tech” signaling both personal and organizational alignment with next-gen retail transformation .

Bhopal Store Launch

City Buzz, Store Rush: Where On-Ground Impact Met Influencer Amplification

Kushal’s made a grand entrance at DB City Mall, Bhopal – and the city felt it, both online and on-ground. A campaign where offline visibility met digital amplification, driving walk-ins, and awareness.

🛍️ Offline That Did the Talking

Big, bold, and right where it mattered

  • 10 billboards across the city made sure everyone saw us coming
  • Mall arch, standees & atrium activation captured the walk-in crowd
  • Launch-day ribbon cutting added a ceremonial touch
  • Offers that worked: ✅ 10% off on ₹2,499  ✅ ₹300 off on ₹1,499 ✅ ₹500 vouchers  ✅ Free gifts for 100 shoppers

 

📱 Influencer Voices That Amplified

The buzz didn’t stop at hoardings – it continued on their screens.

  • 25+ PR packages built citywide pre-buzz with authentic creator stories
  • 10 influencers + 5 city pages resulted into an increased launch energy – with everything from styling inspo and fun Voxpops to full store reveals
  • Post-Launch Stories with Location Tag – so followers knew exactly where to go

 

✨ What Worked

We showed up in the streets.
We showed up on the feed.
And Bhopal showed up for Kushal’s.

This was local marketing done right – with the power of synergy.

 
 
 
 
 
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RETAIL ACHIeVEMENT SPOTLIGHT

🏅May Marvels - Outstanding Store Achievements & Stand out Moments!

May was a month of remarkable milestones and unstoppable momentum across our stores. Congratulations to all our stores for surpassing sales targets! Your efforts continue to set a high bar for excellence.

Let’s dive into the Top Performing Stores by Region !!

Pune & Mumbai

  • Pimpri‑Chinchwad: 118%

  • Westend Mall: 104%

  • Phoenix Mall (Viman Nagar): 106%

  • Mall of Millennium: 103%

  • R City Mall: 100%

Tamil Nadu

  • Salem: 153%
  • CBT R.S. Puram: 142%
  • Chennai – Phoenix Mall: 130%
  • CBT Brookfield: 129%
  • Chennai – T. Nagar: 126%
  • Madurai: 115%

 Karnataka

  • BLR Sahakarnagar: 126%
  • BLR Hennur Road: 125%
  • BLR Basaveshwar Nagar: 120%
  • BLR Mall of Asia:121%
  • BLR Indiranagar: 118%
  • Mysuru Nexus Mall: 118%
  • BLR Orion Mall: 114%
  • BLR DVG Road: 114%
  • BLR Royal Meenakshi Mall: 115%
  • Mysuru Devaraj Urs Road: 111%
  • BGM – Ambedkar Road: 110%
  • BLR Forum Shantiniketan Mall: 107%
  • BLR Commercial Street: 107%
  • BLR Malleshwaram: 103%
  • BLR Kammanahalli: 101%
  • BLR ARS Complex (Malleshwaram): 100%
  • BLR 4th Block, Jayanagar: 100%

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

  • KRM Ambedkar Road: 137%
  • HYD Kothapet: 130%
  • GTR Laxmipuram: 130%
  • HYD Kompalli: 123%
  • WRL Naim Nagar: 123%
  • HYD Attapur: 122%
  • VIG Siripuram : 121%
  • VJW M G Road: 119%
  • HYD As Rao Nagar: 118%
  • VJN Srinivasa Nagar: 116%
  • NZM Pragathi Nagar: 116%
  • HYD Nexus Mall: 115%
  • HYD Sarath City Mall: 113%
  • VJW Gayathri Nagar: 109%
  • KRL Bhagya Nagar: 109%
  • HYD Jubilee Hills: 108%
  • RJM Danvaipeta: 108%
  • VIG Madhurwada: 107%
  • HYD Parklane: 105%
  • HYD Lt Mall: 101%
  • KKN Rama Krishnarao Pet: 101%

🏅 Special Recognitions & Moments

Our T. Nagar store achieved an outstanding milestone, collecting 180 Google reviews in May—the highest monthly volume.

Star Performer: R.S. Puram (Coimbatore)

💎 Double Big Bills – Congratulations to Rose Mary, who delivered two high-value bills of ₹1.10 lakh and ₹1.07 lakh within the same month—a rare and highly impressive accomplishment showcasing top-tier salesmanship.

Big Bill Achievers

  • In RJM – Danvaipeta Vinay  pulled off a remarkable feat by closing a massive order worth ₹166,870, packing 48 beautiful pieces into one transaction. This level of sales prowess truly stands out.

  • In Hyderabad – Jubilee Hills, M. Sirisha  delivered a  sale with a stunning ₹135,340 purchase. Well done, Sirisha!

Highest Single-Day Sales

  • HYD – Jubilee Hills

  • HYD – Parklane

GLIMPSE AT RETAIL CELEBRATIONS

🎉R&R Celebration Across All Locations!

We’re excited to roll out a company-wide Rewards & Recognition celebration honoring our retail teams for an extraordinary quarter. From bustling metropolises to regional hubs, every associate and store partner played a vital role—and it’s time to spotlight your dedication!

All regions—from Bengaluru to Chennai, Hyderabad to Pune—joined the celebration.

Top-performing employees across all stores recognized with Shout-outs and presented Gift Vouchers & Shout-outs.

Across all locations, the events were filled with energy, gratitude, and unforgettable moments featuring special activities and refreshments. Pune celebrated R&R with a twist of sizzling potluck dishes and everyone dressed in flower blooms representing summer; 🌼 Flavors, Florals & Fabulous Wins!!. Every location  celebration was unique in their own way.

🎊 A Heartfelt Thank You

To every associate, manager, and supporter who brought this celebration to life—your enthusiasm and teamwork made it truly special. Here’s to more milestones, shared joy, and recognition that inspires excellence!

🎉 Store Anniversaries – Celebrating Milestones Together!

Each anniversary is not just a number — it’s a celebration of dedication, teamwork, and the trust of our wonderful customers. This month, we mark some truly special milestones across our Kushal’s.

4th Store Anniversary- Belgaum

We are thrilled to celebrate the 04th anniversary of our Belgaum store! This milestone marks an incredible year of growth, dedication, and customer satisfaction. The anniversary celebration was a memorable event, filled with excitement, gratitude, and special moments.

2nd Year Store Anniversary- Bangalore - ARS Complex Malleshwaram

Two years and countless memories! Our BLR ARS Complex Malleshwaram store has grown beautifully, thanks to a strong team spirit and the loyalty of our customers. Here's to bigger goals, stronger bonds, and continued success in the years to come!

1st Anniversary – VJW - Gayathri Nagar

Happy 1st Anniversary to our Vijayawada Gayathri Nagar store! Kudos to the team for consistently delivering a delightful shopping experience. The best is yet to come!

1st Store Anniversary- Mysore Nexus Mall

Cheers to the very 1st anniversary of our Mysore Nexus Mall store! Here’s to more success and growth in the years ahead!

1st Anniversary – Mum R-City

What a year it has been for our Mumbai R City Mall store! In just one year, the team has created a strong presence and loyal customer base. Here's to many more milestones together!

Promotion Announcement

Exciting Promotions at Kushal’s—Celebrating Our Rising Stars!

We are thrilled to share that in recognition of exceptional performance and leadership potential, 70 team members have been promoted across the organization:

  • 🏢 Head Office: 22 promotions

  • 📦 Warehouse: 2 promotions

  • 🛍️ Retail: 46 promotions

This is a proud moment—each promotion reflects our confidence in your talent, commitment, and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.

Learning & Development Highlights

Celebrating the Success of the EDGE Program – A Leap Toward the Future!

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in our learning and development journey — the EDGE Training Program designed exclusively for our Style Associates (SAs) from across all regions.

About the Program:

Held across December and January, this high-impact initiative focused on developing key skills, enhancing business acumen, and preparing SAs for leadership readiness. After the classroom sessions, participants engaged in a three-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) period, applying their learning in real-time retail environments.

The Evaluation Phase:

From 7th to 9th April, a rigorous evaluation was conducted through interviews by five experienced panels. Hence, 50% of EDGE participants have now been promoted to the next level!

Why This Program Matters

  • It’s a career accelerator for high-potential Style Associates.
  • It reinforces our belief in growing talent from within.
  • It builds a strong pipeline of future leaders in the organization.

What Participants Said:

“EDGE helped me build confidence and sharpen my sales and leadership skills.”

“This program changed the way I think, work, and grow.”

“Getting promoted through this platform is a proud moment for me!”

Looking Ahead:

The success of EDGE is just the beginning. We are committed to investing in our people and creating pathways for every employee to learn, lead, and leap forward.

LEAP & PRISM Assessment – A Bold Step Towards Store Leadership

We’re thrilled to share the successful completion of the LEAP Assessment, a milestone initiative crafted exclusively for our Assistant Store Managers (ASMs) with aspirations to take on the Store Manager role and PRISM Assessment for our Senior Style Associates (SSAs) aspiring to take the next big step as Assistant Store Managers (ASMs)!

We’re incredibly proud of the dedication, drive, and determination that every participant showcased throughout this journey. The energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to personal growth were truly inspiring.

From the Participants:

“LEAP was more than an assessment, it was a mirror that showed me how ready I am to lead.”

“It challenged me, stretched me, and left me feeling empowered.”

“I now have clarity and confidence about stepping into a larger role.”

What’s Next?

The journey doesn’t end here. For those selected and even those not yet ready, this has ignited the spark for continuous learning and leadership evolution.

Here’s to building the next generation of store leaders—ready, resilient, and results-driven.

Warehouse Induction Program

We are delighted to share the successful completion of the second cohort of our Warehouse Training Program, which included thorough evaluations. Participants have expressed their appreciation for the hands-on approach and the practical skills gained, highlighting how this training will enhance their daily operations.

HR CORNER

🌸 Celebrating Our May-Born Blooms!

Every month, we take a moment to celebrate our amazing team members—because birthdays are special occasions to remind everyone how valued they are, both personally and as part of our Kushal’s family. Here’s a peek into how we spread joy across all locations for the birthday celebrations of May born Blooms!!

FUN SPACE : Let's Play

Kushal’s May Quiz!

Think you caught every key moment? Time to find out!

Please write your name and employee code

1 / 5

Which three L&D programs were featured in May?

2 / 5

How many Google reviews did Chennai’s T. Nagar store collect in May?

3 / 5

What was the tagline of our Mother’s Day influencer campaign?

4 / 5

How many billboards were used in Bhopal for the launch?

5 / 5

Which collection of ours received dedicated coverage in Fashion Network India as part of our Public Relations efforts ?

Your score is

The average score is 80%

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April month Fun Space Winners

Akshara Gurbani

Senior Influencer Marketing - HO

Eligalagutta Shanker

Senior Style Associate - HYD - PARKLANE

Thejas B L

Data Entry Operator - WH-Ecomm