Outdoor clothing brand Gokyo to launch over 30 stores by 2026-end
08 August 2024, Mumbai
Mumbai-based outdoor clothing and gear brand Gokyoplans to launch over 30 stores including exclusive brand outlets (EBOs) and shop-in-shops by FY 2026-end. The D2C brand also plans to generate revenues worth over Rs 100 crore within the next five years with ambitions to achieve triple growth annually.
The brand will soon launch its debut store across 1,000 sqft at the Canada Corner inNashik. Despite having a significant trekking and outdoor community, as well as mountaineers, there is a noticeable lack of quality clothing and gear shops in Nashik, says VenkateshMaheshwari, Founder, Gokyo.
The brand’s franchise store in the city will offer over 150 stock-keeping units (SKUs) across outdoor apparel, accessories, gear, and footwear, including a tailored collection specifically for the city’s customers.
Incepted as an online-only brand in 2022, Gokyotransitioned to offline retail with its first flagship store in Mumbai in April 2023. The brand currently operates nine outlets across Mumbai, Bengaluru, West Bengal, and Srinagar. It plans to soon enter the Delhi NCR market and expand further into South India and Kolkata, adds Maheshwari.