Kapsons news and archive

Kapsons: Bringing global brand experience to India

After inking a long term licensing agreement with Iconix Lifestyle India, to launch London Fog in the country, multi-brand retailer Kapsons has emerged strong in North India. It currently operates a network of more than 160 stores across India. “Trade is improving. Retail is growing. But only people who know retail are able to sustain and face...

Fashion

Regional apparel retail chains book profits despite odds

Economic slowdown, low consumer sentiment, high inflation, these words have kept the Indian apparel retail industry under continuous pressure for the past two years. Most leading apparel chains such as Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, Lifestyle et al have not been able to report buoyant results. But regional and smaller size chain stores based in the...

Apparel

Regional ethnic wear labels turn to organized retail

Realizing the need of today’s customers many local traditional brands are making an entry into organized retail by booking retail spaces at high-end shopping malls and high-streets. They are proving to be tough competition for foreign labels, as their sales are three times higher. Traditional standalone high-street silk and textile chains from...

Apparel

Reliance to roll out London Fog stores in India

After announcing that its retail business has crossed the Rs 10,000-crores mark during 2012-13 with a growth of 42 percent owing to continued store expansion across all formats, Reliance is now looking to boost its business further. Iconix Lifestyle India, a joint venture between Iconix Brand Group and Reliance Brands has joined hands with North...

Apparel

Kapsons opens first store in Delhi

Lifestyle retailer, Kapsons has opened its first outlet at Moments Mall, Kirti Nagar, New Delhi. Spread over 30,000 sq. ft, the store offers merchandise from well known national and international brands like Sisley, FCUK, Calvin Klein, GAS, Energie, GANT, Puma, US Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, S’Oliver, Forever New, Nautica, Esprit and Izod. According...

Apparel

Brands flock to kidswear segment

Big brands like Allen Solly, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger and Zara have over the last few years been catering to children’s wear. What’s more, some of those who had shut shop in India are now interested in coming back. Premium foreign labels are flocking to India to cut a share in the estimated Rs 22,000 crores industry. The foreign branded apparel...

Fashion

Kapsons to invest Rs 60 crores, add six lifestyle stores in north

One of the leading lifestyle stores in northern India, Kapsons, recently brought the world-class shopping experience for the discerning Punjabi community with the inauguration of its 12th multi-brand fashion store in Amritsar. This 25,000 sq. ft. store features international brands for men, women and kids. Kapsons Group houses high profile...