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A Paradigm Shift In Retail Consumer Behavior
Shoes & Accessories partnered with Jaipuria Institute of Management for the Eight Annual Management Conference held on 24th January. At the event experts across the spectrum deliberated on the affluence and retail potential in the country. Over the past decade, significant changes have been affecting the retail industry, largely due to the rapid pace of […]
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Skechers buys Future Group’s 49% in joint venture
Future Group has exited its joint venture with US lifestyle and footwear brand Skechers, which will now run the Indian operations independently. Though the company didn’t disclose the deal size, it is believed that Skechers paid nearly Rs 580 crore for the 49% stake that it doesn’t hold in the JV. Skechers, which entered India […]
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Adidas and Eddie Huang Reveal Chinese New Year Ultraboost
Adidas and Eddie Huang have officially revealed a special edition Ultraboost model in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Inspired by traditional New Year elements, the re-imagined Ultraboost incorporates authentic elements and design cues to pay homage to the Year of the Pig. The three stripes brand enlisted the help of Eddie Huang to memorialize […]
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Council For Leather Exports seeks GST reduction on Footwear to 12%
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is reported to have sought reduction of GST rate to 12 per on footwear priced above Rs 1,000, to boost manufacturing and exports. GST rate on footwear worth up to Rs 1,000 was reduced to five per cent, while those above this value still attract a GST rate of […]
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Aqeel Ahmed Elected Council for Leather Exports’ Chairman
At a recently held annual meeting on January 17, 2019, Industry body Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has unanimously elected industrialists PR Aqeel Ahmed and Sanjay Leekha as its Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively for a period of two years. Mention may also be made that CLE re-appointed Puran Chand Dawar as its Regional Chairman (North). […]
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Segment of Major Attraction
Men’s footwear segment is moving towards stunning designs, advanced artistic craftsmanship, finest artisanship and better service. Being a culturally diverse country, India has fashion slant of every culture, and that’s the obvious reason why numerous leading footwear brands are also venturing into more areas, and they unfailingly continue to launch new designs, patterns and concepts. […]
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Escaro Royale: Luxury with Attitude
Ambud Sharma wanted to position an Indian brand in the world market, and thus Escaro Royale was born. The idea was to use the best possible materials to give the end customer luxury experience with excellence in customer service. Currently, the brand stands head to head with some brands in handcrafted luxury space and is […]
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Adidas Soccer Celebrates 70th Anniversary with New COPA70
Adidas Soccer has revealed the new COPA70, a celebration of the first ever COPA first created in 1982. To celebrate 70 years of the brand (established in 1949), adidas has payed homage to a classic and timeless silhouette while also introducing a modern twist with the use of Primeknit. The COPA70 is a living embodiment […]
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Duke Launches 2019 Premium Footwear Collection
Duke Fashions has launched the 2019 premium footwear collection, inspired by the defining trends of international fashion which guarantees fashionable, latest and elegant styles with international designs. The collection consists of lifestyle, sports, running, loafers, joggers, smart casuals, sneakers, moccasin, sandals and flip flop. These shoes fit perfectly to the new types of pants in […]
