Shoppers Stop Unveils ‘Get Spotlight Ready’ with HYBE INDIA to Power India’s First Global Girl Group Dream
Guwahati, April 24, 2026: Shoppers Stop, India’s leading premium fashion, beauty, and gifting destination, has partnered with HYBE INDIA and unveiled ‘Get Spotlight Ready,’ an audition-inspired in-store experience debuting in Guwahati.
This partnership marks a bold step to prepare India’s next generation of performers for the country’s first global girl group auditions, which aims to provide young Indian talent with a global platform.
Designed for a new generation of creators and performers, the campaign captures a powerful cultural shift where Gen Z and Gen Alpha are no longer just audiences, but aspirants ready to take center stage. From April 23 to May 1, the initiative blends beauty, style, and global pop culture—offering customers an opportunity to prepare for the spotlight through curated, high-engagement activations.
The experience also aligns with the growing excitement around HYBE INDIA’s global girl group auditions. Running online from March 31 to July 31, the auditions tap into India’s emerging pool of young, aspirational talent—further amplified by on-ground auditions in Guwahati on May 3 and supported by a Pop-up Park on May 2, offering interactive experiences.
“Shoppers Stop announced its nationwide campaign, ‘Get Spotlight Ready’, in partnership with HYBE INDIA,” said Kavindra Mishra, Customer Care Associate, Managing Director and CEO of Shoppers Stop. “For decades, Shoppers Stop has played a pioneering role in bringing leading global brands closer to Indian consumers. With ‘Get Spotlight Ready’, the brand takes its journey forward—now enabling Indian talent to access and shine on a global platform. This marks a significant shift in its purpose—from curating global experiences for India to nurturing India’s talent to the world stage.”
The launch opened with a powerhouse performance by Northeast music sensation, the all-girl pop band Gilithigreams, captivating the crowd and inspiring young aspirants to pursue their dreams.
Shoppers Stop is set to equip aspirants with the preparation they need to ‘Get Spotlight Ready’ by delivering an immersive ecosystem that blends style, skill, and self-expression with expert-led sessions. Aspirants can explore five curated fashion and beauty looks, discover the colours that best complement them at the colour analysis zone, and capture their transformed style at an interactive, high-energy photobooth.
Each experience is designed to help participants refine not just how they look, but how they present themselves with confidence. ‘Get Spotlight Ready’ with Shoppers Stop is an invitation for aspirants to prepare, transform, and own their moment in the spotlight.
Turning Stores into Stages
Starting with Guwahati, this audition-inspired retail experience will roll out across major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chandigarh—as well as on digital platforms. The campaign transforms Shoppers Stop stores into vibrant preparation hubs, where talent meets opportunity.
With this initiative, Shoppers Stop continues to strengthen its position as a destination for experience-led retail, bringing global cultural influences closer to Indian consumers