Bata Global’s CEO Sandeep Kataria steps down from role

Sandeep Kataria has stepped down from his role as global chief executive officer of Bata Corporation. The Swiss-headquartered footwear company is in the process of finalising a succession plan, with Kataria expected to stay on for the next six months to support a smooth transition. Bata retails footwear for men and women – Bata- Facebook […]

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Japan’s Asics to boost India sportswear production to 40% amid import restrictions, executive says

By Reuters Published June 16, 2025 Japanese sportswear giant Asics will ramp up India manufacturing to 40%from 30% over the next few years to ensure steady supply, a top executive told Reuters, as the country’s regulations force global brands to pause imports of footwear. Asics to boost India sportswear production to 40% amid import restrictions, […]

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Gucci owner Kering poaches Renault CEO Luca de Meo, according to report

Renault announced on Sunday its chief executive Luca de Meo is leaving the French carmaker, coinciding with reports from local newspaper Le Figaro that the executive is taking over at embattled luxury firm, Kering. See catwalkGucci – Cruise Collection2026 – Womenswear – Florence – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight “Luca de Meo has expressed his decision to step down […]

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Italy opens menswear show season with Pitti Uomo, Milan Fashion Week

Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 15, 2025 Italy is about to get the menswear show season under way amid widespread uncertainty caused by the complex economic situation. On the agenda, two unmissable events: Pitti Uomo, scheduled on June 17-20 in Florence, and Milan Fashion Week Men, on June 20-24. This season more than ever, these […]

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Juicy Couture launches first India EBO in Lucknow

Juicy Couture has launched its first exclusive brand outlet in India with a store in Phoenix Palassio Mall, Lucknow. The debut outlet brings the Los Angeles-based fashion label’s signature casual luxury to the Uttar Pradesh capital, offering a curated selection of lifestyle products tailored for the Indian market. Inside Juicy Couture’s new Lucknow store – […]

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India Chambers names Amit Srivastava to Rural Economic Forum Board

India Chambers has appointed Amit Srivastava, founder and chief executive officer of Nutrify Today, to the governing board of its Rural Economic Forum as part of the organisation’s One India Project, designed to boost rural potential.  India Chambers’ president and chief executive officer Nitin Pangotra – India Chambers “These homegrown innovations demonstrate India’s emergence as […]

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D’Moksha names Shailendra Singh as co-founder and COO

Sustainable home décor brand D’Moksha has appointed Shailendra Singh as its co-founder and chief operating officer as the business plans expansion across India.  Shailendra Singh is D’Moksha’s new co-founder and COO – D’Moksha Singh joins D’Moksha from Nykaa, where he served as business head for physical retail and led the company’s offline and omni-channel retail […]

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