Cannibalization from cluster-based expansion
Opening new stores in existing clusters cannibalized SSG by 8% in 9M FY26, though overall cluster profitability improved.
Baazar Style Retail · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
Opening new stores in existing clusters cannibalized SSG by 8% in 9M FY26, though overall cluster profitability improved.
Multiple players are accelerating store expansion, which could pressure margins and market share.
Scaling from 40-50 to 60-80 stores per year may strain management bandwidth and site selection quality.