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Gopal Gupta Takes the Helm at AFMEC: Ushering in a New Era for Agra’s Footwear Industry

Date: June 30, 2025 The Agra Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) has announced the appointment of Shri Gopal Gupta as its new President—a move expected to invigorate the region’s footwear industry with renewed vision and strategic momentum. A respected figure in Agra’s manufacturing and export circles, Gopal Gupta brings with him decades of experience, having played a pivotal […]

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Swadeshi Trade Fair: A Game-Changer for Manufacturers

Swadeshi Trade Fair offers Indian manufacturers a unique platform to directly connect with European consumers, maximize profits, and establish their brand identity on the global stage Lisbon – In a groundbreaking initiative to connect Indian manufacturers with the booming European market, the Swadeshi Trade Fair is set to redefine the global perception of Indian craftsmanship. This innovative […]

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Adidas Poised to Gain as Nike Faces Challenges

Adidas, the German sportswear giant, is projected to report strong second-quarter sales and its highest profit margin in three years, driven by the popularity of its low-rise, multicolored Samba and Gazelle sneakers, and weaker sales from rival Nike. Concerns among investors about Adidas trailing behind both established and emerging competitors were heightened when Nike unexpectedly […]

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Reliance Retail Set to Enter Sportswear Market

Reliance Retail is preparing to introduce a sports retail format to compete with Decathlon, aiming to capitalize on the growing athleisure market post-Covid-19, according to The Economic Times. The company is negotiating leases for 8,000-10,000 sq ft spaces in prime locations across major cities for this new venture, whose name remains undisclosed. Founded in 1976, […]

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Father’s Day Gifting: TUMI

From high-tech luggage to sleek travel accessories, TUMI’s gear is perfect for the dad who’s always on the move. Whether he is using it for daily routines or weekend getaways, TUMI is the key to keeping your Dad stylish and organised. 

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adidas SPZL Continues its 10th Anniversary Celebrations with the DECADE Pack 

Continuing the label’s 10th anniversary celebrations, this season adidas SPZL presents the DECADE pack – a footwear release that is an ode to all things archival Three Stripes, realized through the lens of Gary Aspden. Brought to life as a reimagined vision of the label’s past, present, and future, four iconic silhouettes from adidas SPZL’s past 10 […]

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KICL to Launch Iconic French Footwear Brand ‘Kickers’ in India

Chennai-based Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL) is set to enter the retail sector through an agreement with France’s Royer Group to introduce the iconic Kickers brand to India. This partnership will enable KICL to establish Kickers retail stores across the country, with the first store slated to open in Chennai. J. Rafiq Ahmed, Managing Director […]

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