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Global single brands bet on India growth story

Global brands are looking to India for boosting their growth as more and more of them are looking for ways to enter this market. Taking advantage of the government’s decision to allow 100 percent FDI in single-brand retail, scores of brands have queued up with their proposals. So far proposals worth about Rs 855 crores have already been cleared...

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Pavers’ expansion strategies for India

With a humble beginning from her warehouse in York Cathie Paver has today become a value-for-money shoe brand that targets over-45 markets, has 100 stores and 900 employees working across shops, catalogue and online operations. Pavers’ retail operations in India spread over 25 stores and another 50 concessions. The numbers are supposed to double...

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Pavers England’s new stores in Mumbai

Pavers England, a joint venture between UK-based Pavers and Foresight Group recently launched two of its exclusive franchise outlets in Mumbai. The new store located at Linking Road, Bandra is spread over an area of 1,500 sq. ft, letting shoppers experience a spacious and well-stocked footwear destination. Another one at the Phoenix Mills...

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Pavers to add 20 outlets

Pavers England, a pioneer of comfortable and stylish footwear in India, plans to expand its retail footprint in the country with the launch of 20 new exclusive franchise outlets in Tier I and II cities by December 2011. The brand recently opened exclusive franchise outlets in the cities like Chandigarh (1,200 sq. ft.), Pune and Bangalore (1,000...

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Pavers England spreads India footprint

Pavers formed a joint venture with London-based Foresight Group for a $500 million global conglomerate to focus on dynamic growth opportunities in India. The premium leather footwear brand Pavers England launched in India in 2008 is currently being retailed through 10 exclusive franchise outlets and 60 MBOs, including Reliance Footprint,...

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Pavers England plans to add 25 stores

Pavers England plans to expand its presence in India’s premium footwear market by adding 25 exclusive franchise outlets by the end of 2011. Pavers England Ltd (PEL), a joint venture between UK-based Pavers Ltd and the Foresight Smart Ventures, a division of London-based Foresight Group, currently operates through 10 exclusive franchise stores...