17th December 2024 Aldi has announced plans to inject £650 million into its UK store network next year, aiming to bolster its presence across towns and cities nationwide. The German discount retailer outlined plans to open around 30 new stores in 2025, including sites in Fulham Broadway (London), Billericay (Essex), and Cheadle (Stoke-on-Trent). This initiative […]
By Arvind Bajaj The debate between leather soles and rubber soles has been around for years, especially when looking at comfort, durability, and style. Let’s break down the key differences, clear up some common myths, and highlight the pros and cons of each to help you decide. Comfort Leather Soles: ProsLeather soles may seem stiff […]
HEYDUDE, a Massachusetts-based footwear brand acquired by Crocs, Inc. in 2022, has announced its entry into the Indian market through a collaboration with Metro Brands Limited. Famous for its comfortable footwear for men, women, and children, HEYDUDE will debut in 25 retail stores across India. Its popular designs, such as the Wally and Wendy, are […]
French retail giant Carrefour is making a comeback in India after a decade, through a franchise partnership with Dubai-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group. Carrefour, which operates over 14,000 stores across 40 countries, initially entered the Indian market in 2010 but exited in 2014 due to business challenges and the inability to secure a partner for […]
Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new […]
No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the company managing Ted Baker’s UK stores, went into administration in March. Following this, 15 stores were closed, and 245 positions at the store and head office were made redundant. Administrators from Teneo have now announced plans to shut all remaining UK stores within the next three weeks. Employees […]
By Amit Chopra In 2023, global footwear production decreased by 6% to 22.4 billion pairs, marking the lowest point in a decade, excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The industry remains heavily concentrated in Asia, where nearly 9 out of every 10 pairs of shoes are manufactured, accounting for 87.1% of global production. China […]
Metro Brands Ltd. (MBL), will unveil India’s first Foot Locker store this October. The store, located in an upscale Delhi mall, will follow Foot Locker’s ‘Store of the Future’ concept, featuring a bold storefront, unique in-store atmosphere, expanded selection of footwear and accessories, a focus on sustainability, dynamic digital features, and other technological innovations. This […]
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