Apparel

Bagging it all profits and success!

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Da Milano is a luxury brand with a distinctive Italian sensibility and strong brand recognition in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.  In an interview with Neha Malhotra, Mr Sahil Malik, Managing Director, Da Milano talks about the growth of the brand in India, its franchise journey and the bringing of Staccato to India. Neha ...

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Spreading textile solutions globally

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Spreading its wings globally, the Indian textile giant, Raymond Group was formed in 1925 and is still growing stronger. Anirudh Deshmukh, President Retail and FMCG, Raymond Limited tells us about its inception, growth and successAbha Garyali (AG) Raymond is launching around 70 outlets by October. Kindly elaborate on this.Anirudh Deshmukh (AD): We have been expanding significantly ...

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Pioneering franchising

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

The inception of Koutons as a family business and the benefits it reaped from franchising, DPS Kohli, Chairman, Koutons Retail India Ltd shares his success story.Neha Malhotra (NM): Tell us about the inception of Koutons?DPS Kohli (DPSK): The Koutons journey started 18 years ago when I and my brother-in-law, BS Sawhney had set up Charlie ...

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Eyeing success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

After adorning countless wrists and capturing significant chunk of the jewellery market, Titan is now eyeing at making its mark in the designer eyewear market. S Ravi Kant, Chief Operating Officer - Eyewear Division, Titan Industries Limited tells us about the company’s success in the eye wear industry.Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the ...

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Up the ladder of success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Sharing the inception, growth, franchise structure and future prospects, H Mehta, Director, Zudaas France, delves into the details of the brand Neha Malhotra (NM): Kindly brief us about the inception and growth of Zudaas in India? Hitesh Mehta (HM): Zudaas is a renowned kid’s wear brand from France known for its international style clothing and ...

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Fashion forerunner

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Kapsons Group initiated a venture in 1989 in Chandigarh to bring the national and international brands under one roof for the fashion conscious. Twenty years later, it has established itself in all the leading states of North India. Vipin Kapoor, Managing Director, Kapsons Group shares the success story and their future plans.Abha Garyali (AG): Share ...

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Capitalising on carriers

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Delivering style with strength, Samsonite has made its mark in the luggage industry. N.P Singh, Director (Retail projects), Samsonite Group briefs us with the franchising aspect of the brand…Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us something about the origin, growth and success of ‘Samsonite’?NP Singh (NPS): Samsonite brand was born in 1910 when founder Jesse Shwayder began producing ...

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Sporting it well

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

A key player in the sporting goods market with leadership positions in footwear and apparel industry, adidas has a dominant presence in the world of sports. In an interview with the Franchise India Holdings Ltd, Andreas Gellner, Managing Director, adidas India shares the success journey of his company.Ramanjit Kaur (RK): What inspired adidas to take ...

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Ladies special

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

One of the most admired brands in western wear for women, Madame quenches the style and fashion requirement of the trendy woman. Dipti Taluja, Multi-Unit Franchisee, Madame, shares her success and her future aspirations with us.Abha Garyali (AG): How does it feel to have franchise of three outlets?Dipti Taluja (DT): It is a wonderful feeling ...

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Fashioning leather

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

An Italian company with its unique and traditional yet trendy designs, Da Milano has taken the country by a storm. Sahil Malik, MD, Da Milano, India shares the company’s expansion plans…Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Tell me about the origin of Da Milano?Sahil Malik (SM): Da Milano is an integrated leather brand that manufactures and retails leather ...

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