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Lifestyle 13-09-2022

Puma shoots with Kareena Kapoor Khan

13 September 2022, Mumbai:

Puma’s campaign features actor Kareena Kapoor Khan along with other women from all walks of life promoting the brand’s new autumn/winter 2022 collection.

It has always been Puma’s endeavor to not only create amazing athleisure, footwear, and accessories for women consumers but also constantly and deeply engage with them.

Puma has witnessed strong growth in India and has gone on to become the number one sports brand in terms of sales over the last few years through its association with actors, singers, and sportspersons.

India is a strategic market for Puma. A combination of global strength and local execution has accelerated the brand’s momentum in the country. Like-to-like store sales grew 17 percent in 2019. The fastest growing segments were Tier II and III markets and women’s wear. Online and offline channels grew equally. The brand has localized the product portfolio and does channel-specific pricing.

Puma operates 365 owned stores in India, and over the past three years, has signed up cricketer Virat Kohli, boxer Mary Kom, footballer Sunil Chhetri and actress Sarah Ali Khan to endorse its products. Puma expects India’s growing young population and increasing interest in fitness and sports to set it up for success in the future.

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Lifestyle 13-09-2022

SOPA: Building a Loyalty-Driven E-Commerce Platform

08 September 2022, Mumbai:

Society Pass Inc. ("SoPa") - Building a Loyalty-Driven E-Commerce Platform in Southeast Asia.

SoPa's business model is based upon acquiring smaller e-commerce companies with high growth potential at a relatively low cost and expanding its user base across a robust product and service ecosystem.

Society Pass Inc. ("SoPa"), founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, operates e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia ("SEA").

As of August 2022, SoPa has amassed more than 3.3 million registered consumers and over 205,700 affiliated merchants and brands. Second-quarter 2022 revenues of approximately $500,000 reflect the nascent stage of its platform rollout.

ABOUT COMPANY

As a digitally-focused loyalty and data marketing ecosystem in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand and with offices located in Angeles, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Singapore, SoPa is an acquisition-focused e-commerce holding company operating 6 interconnected verticals.

Argus Research believes that this open-loop loyalty program differentiates Society Pass from other regional competitors.

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Lifestyle 08-09-2022

Enrich: Opens beauty destination @ Phoenix Marketcity Kurla

29 August 2022, Mumbai

Enrich, the one-stop beauty destination launched its latest concept at Phoenix Marketcity Kurla in Mumbai.

Some key offerings include a customized lipstick bar, K Room, a Full-service salon and spa, Premium fragrances, and Clean Beauty Products.

The store features a sleek and visual design that focuses on the classic look and feel to deepen the investment in client-centric experiences, beauty services, and beauty category layout to help customers experience & buy the best-in-class beauty brands. Commenting on the launch, Vivek Bali, CEO of Enrich says, “Our focus continues to be on anticipating the beauty needs and desires of our diverse clients across India.

As we look at ways to continue to be more accessible through our unique one-stop brick & mortar store for beauty services and beauty retail and to top it with our Omni experience, it continues to be a huge opportunity for us to deepen emotional connections with our customers through our experiential store environment, our best-in-class services in haircare, skincare, makeup and fragrances and incredible engagements with our Beauty team who are able to provide best services & products, advise and inspire clients on their beauty journey at Enrich.

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Lifestyle 30-08-2022

Marie Claire Paris: Opens its salon in Lucknow

26 August 2022, Mumbai

Marie Claire Paris launches its second salon in Lucknow.

Marie Claire Paris has launched its second salon in Lucknow at Gomti Nagar. The French lifestyle brand forayed into the Indian beauty and wellness sector with the launch of its Salons, Just Nails studio, and Salon & Wellness centers.

It presently operates in the cities of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patiala, and Lucknow. Mumbai-based B2C Network LLP is the exclusive licensee of Marie Claire Salon & Wellness as well as IIWA (School of Beauty, Makeup & Hair) in India.

Announcing the launch, Vandana Bhardwaj, Director, Marie Claire Salon & Wellness India said, “For generations, Marie Claire has captivated women with its smart, trendsetter, stylish and great appetite for life. The brand has over the years won the hearts of over 50,000 plus delighted patrons in India who visit the salons regularly to get pampered and experience the best-in-class services at pocket-friendly prices.

Marie Claire salon and Wellness offers creative haircuts, refreshing hair spas, and enriching hair treatments to help overcome their hair & scalp problems as also explore the dazzling range of fashion colors for hair with the internationally trained team of experts.

Marie Claire spans 28 markets, and engages and connects with more than 90 million women around the world.

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Lifestyle 26-08-2022

HKTDC: Watch & Clock Competition promotes innovation

06 September 2022, Mumbai:

Asian Watch Conference explores the latest market trends.

The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, will run from 7 to 11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

The 39th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Competition is hosted by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2022 Organising Committee, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. Competition results have been officially announced and all winning and finalist entries will be on display during the Watch & Clock Fair.

Open Group champion of the 39th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition: "Geisha".

In advance of the fairs, the Hong Kong International Watch Forum was held yesterday (5 September) to help industry professionals grasp global trends and prospects. The forum invited watch association representatives from Mainland China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland to discuss trade performance in their respective regions and offer perspectives on the global watchmaking industry.

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Lifestyle 07-09-2022

Woodland expects sales to increase to Rs 1,200 crore this fiscal

29 August 2022, Mumbai

Footwear and performance apparel brand Woodland expects sales to increase to around Rs 1,200 crore this fiscal, reaching its pre-COVID numbers as customers return to stores, says Harikirat Singh, Managing Director, Aero Club.

Besides, the company has also introduced a new brand 'A Skating Monk', which is a high-end streetwear brand, targetting a niche young customer base with its range of footwear, apparel and accessories.

Presently, its range is available at selected Woodland outlets and streetwear brand stores in a pop-up format but it also plans to open 8-9 flagship stores in the future, which would act as an experiential centre, where people can understand the brand, adds Gagandeep Singh, Founder, A Skating Monk

Woodland presently has a pan-India network of 550 stores, and during the pandemic closed down 50 stores which were not doing well. However, new stores are coming up, which are actually large format stores, and gradually it would come back to the original size.

Most of the new stores would come in metro cities and existing markets. The company would also open some stores at new cities and upgrade some existing small old stores.

In the pre-pandemic FY20, Woodland’s turnover was at Rs 1,200 crore and it almost comes to show the same target this financial year (FY23).

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Lifestyle 29-08-2022

HKTDC: International Jewellery Shows & Simply Shopping Fest Conclude

26 August 2022, Mumbai

Twin HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Shows and Simply Shopping Fest Conclude. Diamond jewellery and gourmet food are most popular, with sales boosted by live streaming.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and the inaugural Simply Shopping Fest have all concluded successfully.

The three public shows attracted more than 80,000 visitors appreciating and purchasing fine jewellery pieces, in addition to buying gourmet food and wine and household items.

The concurrent events featured live streaming sessions hosted by key opinion leaders (KOLs), offering more opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their products as well as creating a more engaging experience - covering shopping, leisure and entertainment - for the general public. The broadcasts received an enthusiastic response.

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Lifestyle 26-08-2022

Khadim focuses on athleisure, plans to add stores

06 September 2022, Mumbai:

Footwear brand Khadim is focusing on athleisure and casual footwear.

The company's athleisure category has seen phenomenal growth due to rise in performance of physical activity by consumers. Further there is a change in customer buying behavior towards casual and fashionable footwear.

The core proposition of the brand is affordable fashion for the entire family for all occasions. The brand has rolled out a trinity offerings of refreshing in-store experience, affordable pricing and a fashionable range of products.

Currently, Khadim footwear has 796 retail stores pan India. Out of these, 207 are company owned outlets and the others are in association with franchisee partners. Khadim would add on around 70 to 80 stores a year across the country through a combination of company-owned outlets as well as through franchisee partnerships.

E-commerce is a growing division for the company. Currently, five per cent of sales come from e-tailing and going forward Khadim expects this to go up by ten per cent. With a vision to be an omni-channel brand, Khadim is focusing on enhancing its services and has partnered with major e-commerce platforms Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra. Brand promotion investments are focused on ROI-driven campaigns and the brand spends around two per centof net sales on brand promotion.

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Lifestyle 06-09-2022

Khadim focuses on athleisure, plans to add stores

Ashdeen Mumbai store launches Festive 2022 collecion

27 August 2022, Mumbai

The flagship store of traditional wear brand Ashdeen in Colaba, Mumbai houses the brand’s ParsiGara designs and launches its Festive 2022 collection. The store features the brand’s full selection of intricately handcrafted sarees, including a wide array of bridal wear.

The store is located in Colaba’s Vaswani House and gives Mumbai’s shoppers a chance to browse the label’s new festive collection. Inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and traditional Zoroastrian aesthetics, the collection features deep, jewel-toned, and pastel, floral embroidered sarees showcased in Ashdeen’s new brand film titled ‘Liz in Bombay’.

Launched in October 2012, the Ashdeenlabel specializes in hand-embroidered saris that are inspired by centuries of Oriental and Persian hand embroidery techniques, craft, and craftsmanship. The intricacies of these techniques are rendered flawlessly by a team of 150 craftspersons.

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Lifestyle 27-08-2022

Trends Footwear launches new store in Guwahati

23 August 2022, Mumbai

India’s largest and fastest growing footwear specialty chain of Reliance Retail, Trends Footwear launched a new store in Guwahati, Assam. Boasting modern looks and ambiance, the store features an exciting range of good-quality fashion merchandise at prices that are affordable.

The store is the largest multi-brand footwear outlet in the country. With a range of over 20,000 products for the entire family, over 30 Indian and international brands, and Reliance’s own brands to choose from, the new store is the 9th Trends footwear store in the Assam and 3rd & biggest store in Guwahati.

It has launched a special inaugural offer for its customers, besides great relevant fashion and amazing prices. Trends Footwear is strengthening its reach and connection with consumers in India – right from Metros, mini-metros, Tier 1, 2 towns, and beyond – with the small towns of India.

Trends Footwear launched its first store in Bengaluru, Karnataka in 2007. Today, the brand has more than 700 stores across 325+ cities in India.

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Lifestyle 23-08-2022

Adidas Originals’s Bangalore store aims to set a benchmark

02 September 2022, Mumbai

Adidas Originals’s new store in Bangalore is spread over 3140 sq. ft. With the motive of setting a new benchmark in sneaker and street style fashion, the new store aims to become a fashion and cultural hotspot for the community in the city.

The state-of-the-art concept retail store stands as a one-stop destination for Bangalore’s sneakerheads, street style aficionados, and fashion-conscious millennials and Gen-Z consumers.

The newly revamped Adidas Originals store looks to transform the street style space in the city by providing access to the brand’s most popular collections, hype drops, and limited-edition collaborations.

Equipped with various digital touchpoints, the store offers a smooth and seamless shopping journey in order to enhance the overall consumer experience.

Inspired by the rich sporting heritage of Adidas – one of the world’s leading sports brands and a global designer and developer of athletic footwear and apparel – Adidas Originals is a lifestyle brand founded in 2001.

Adidas has launched a collection in collaboration with Beyoncé’s Ivy Park. Called Ivytopia, the new drop includes fashion styles, performance gear, footwear, and accessories available in inclusive and gender-neutral sizing. Moreover, the drop includes children's wear.

In particular, the collection features swimwear and modern silhouettes created with everybody in mind.

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Lifestyle 02-09-2022

Amar Shoes & Leather Wears launches new men’s leather footwear range

26 August 2022, Mumbai

Amar Shoes & Leather Wears, a leading manufacturer of exclusive leather shoes launched its finest assortment of exquisite leather men's footwear in India under the brand EZOK.

EZOK products are made with the same degree of detail as produced for leading global brands, using the finest materials and carrying unique craftsmanship for manufacturing. The 150+ models offer everything that is high on style and that a quality-focused individual would expect to add to their wardrobe.

The collection is produced from the same high-quality, premium leather and enhanced with the same seaming techniques that a premium product is made with. The collection has been designed with stylish language that has been carefully planned down to the smallest detail.

EZOK Shoes will be available in India at MBOs, retail chains, and leading stores across India, along with online platforms like Nyka, Flipkart, Amazon, Ajio, and Myntra, etc. The collection encompasses Sneakers, Boots, Moccasins, Comfort, Casuals, and Dress Shoes. The collection will be priced in a range starting at Rs 2,400 to Rs 3,999.

Lifestyle 26-08-2022

Language Shoes: Steal The Show Wherever You Go

19 August 2022, Mumbai:

Footwear for Women by Language

Language helps you maintain an impeccable sense of style with their large selection of exclusive and trendy footwear. They strike a perfect balance between comfort and luxury that emphasizes the look for all your occasions.

Language presents a range of sandals and ballerinas, which is a modern expression of Language’s exquisite craftsmanship.

If you are into a more casual look, try the beautiful blend of subtle elegance in the style of our sandals which are crafted keeping your comfort in mind. A busy workday or a day in the sun will keep you going.

Easy to wear and made from premium leather, these sandals are a must-have for every modern woman. Versatile and stylish ballerinas are a timeless edition to your everyday wardrobe. Whether you are going for a meeting or stepping out for a dinner date, stride out with confidence with these shoes.

Here is a pair that will steal the show, wherever you go. These premium leather footwear for women from Language are handmade and available in an assortment of exciting colour options. Explore the collection of footwear for women from Language at its exclusive brand outlets at Nungambakkam Chennai, VR Mall Chennai, Express Avenue Chennai, Sarath City Mall, Hyderabad, Lulu Global Mall Bengaluru, and Lulu Mall Kochi.

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Lifestyle 20-08-2022