Trent Limited, part of the Tata Group, is a leading retail company in India with a diverse portfolio of brands that cater to various consumer segments. Established in 1998, Trent operates several well-known retail chains such as Westside, Zudio, Star Bazaar, and Landmark, offering a wide range of fashion, lifestyle, and grocery products.
Trent was founded following the Tata Group’s sale of its 50% stake in Lakmé Cosmetics to Hindustan Lever for ₹200 crore (approximately US$48.46 million). The proceeds from this sale were used to establish Trent. Simone Tata, then chairperson of Lakmé, took over the leadership of Trent. The company began its journey by acquiring and rebranding the lone Littlewoods store in Bangalore, which became the first Westside outlet.