Shoemakers

As Nike struggles, Adidas must surf Samba, Gazelle wave with caution

At half-year results on July 31, Adidas CEO Gulden said the brand was still 'chasing demand' from retailers, but, more than a year into the trend, the Samba won't remain the 'it shoe' for much longer

Reliance Retail, British shoemaker Clarks terminate 2-yr old joint venture

The country's leading retailer Reliance Retail and British Shoe maker Clarks have terminated their two-year old joint venture, an industry source said. Differences between both partners have emerged regarding certain terms of engagements, following which they have decided to part ways, said the source. While an e-mail sent to Reliance Retail seeking comments remained unanswered by the time of filing of the story, Clarks Global declined to comment on the development. "We won't be commenting on this, said the Clarks spokesperson while responding to PTI's e-mail. The JV, Clarks Reliance Footwear Pvt Ltd operated over 30 exclusive Clarks-branded brick-and-mortar stores in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Chennai, according to the company's India website. As the partners have drifted away, these stores are getting closed, the industry source added. Earlier, Clarks had a partnership with Kishore Biyani-led Future Group. It had entered India with a 50:50 joint ventu

Bata India Q1 results: Net profit jumps 63% to Rs 174 cr, revenue dips 1.4%

Shoemaker Bata India Ltd on Tuesday reported an increase of 62.84 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 174.36 crore in the first quarter ended June 2024, helped by margin expansion and gains from sale of industrial land. It had posted a net profit of Rs 106.89 crore in the April-June period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Bata India. However, its revenue from operations was down 1.41 per cent to Rs 944.63 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 958.14 crore in the corresponding period a year ago. "The results for the quarter demonstrate disciplined execution of our strategies on premiumisation, investment in marketing and technology, elevating the customer experience, by maintaining gross margins in the face of sluggish consumption momentum during the quarter," said an earnings statement from the company. Besides, Bata also had a one-time gain on the sale of property of Rs 134 crore in the June quarter. "The results for the quarter also ...

Bata steps up to take on global moulded footwear and sneaker brands

Bata is pushing its Floatz product line to grab a share of the moulded footwear market but at a lower price than Crocs and Birkenstock

Aditya Birla Fashion forms JV to bring Christian Louboutin to India

"This joint venture envisages the transfer of the current Indian business into a newly incorporated subsidiary of ABFRL where the partners will hold equal stake," ABFRL said in a release

May write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye: Adidas

Adidas believes it may have to write off the remaining 300 million euros (USD 320 million) worth of Yeezy shoes left unsold after it cut ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The company said it will decide in the coming weeks whether or not to do a third release of the shoes next year to generate more donations to groups fighting antisemitism. The shoe and sports clothing company, which cut ties with Ye in October 2022 after he made antisemitic remarks online, has sold 750 million euros worth of the shoes in two stages earlier this year through Adidas smartphone apps and its website. Part of the profits went to groups like the Anti-Defamation League and the Philonise and Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, run by social justice advocate Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd. The announcement from Adidas comes at a time of rising antisemitism and islamophobia after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. The company included the possible write-off of the ...

Bata to sell Nine West shoes, accessories in its retail stores across India

Bata India on Monday said it will sell shoes and accessories of US-based lifestyle brand Nine West through its retail stores. The company's board has "approved licensing and manufacturing deal with Authentic Brands Group for their world-renowned lifestyle brand Nine West," according to a regulatory filing. "Under the arrangement, Bata India will have rights to manufacture, market and distribute Nine West shoes and accessories, across India through its stores," the filing said. Authentic Brands Group owns Nine West brand. It had acquired Nine West's US business after it filed for bankruptcy in 2018. Currently, Bata India has a portfolio of global brands including Power, North Star, Weinbrenner, Bata, Bata Red Label, Bata 3D, Hush Puppies, Naturalizer, and Bzees, for the Indian market. Bata India's revenue from operations stood at Rs 3,451.56 crore in 2022-23.

Bata re-enters premium segment, eyes 20% sales from online channels

With inflation cooling off, leading shoemaker Bata is re-entering the premium price points with fresh portfolios while it increases spending on advertising and promotions to connect with young digital savvy consumers, according to company Managing Director and CEO Gunjan Shah. The company, as part of its sales strategy, is expanding its presence in both channels - physical stores and online - and expects e-commerce to contribute 20 per cent of its total sales in the next two to three years, he said. Bata is also pushing for offline sales growth and expects a major chunk of growth to come from its expansion under the franchise model, where it plans to add another 125 stores in FY24 and increase its presence at multi-brand outlets (MBOs). Though with the opening of offices and schools, sales of casual wear products have increased, Shah said the trend of casualization would continue in the long term and Bata is pursuing it by extending its mid-premium brands Hush Puppies and Red Label

Small shoe firms in Agra squeezed by material costs, fading demand

Small firms, which employ about 110 million Indians and account for 45% of manufacturing, were hit the hardest

Relaxo Footwears Q4 net profit falls 38% to Rs 63 cr; revenue declines 6.6%

Relaxo Footwears Ltd on Wednesday reported a decline of 38.40 per cent in its net profit at Rs 62.93 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2022. It had posted a net profit of Rs 102.17 crore in the January-March quarter of the preceding fiscal, Relaxo Footwears said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations was down 6.61 per cent to Rs 698.19 crore during the period under review as against Rs 747.68 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The company's total expenses were at Rs 619.66 crore, up marginally 0.43 per cent in Q4 FY22, as against Rs 616.96 crore a year ago. For the entire financial year ended on March 31, 2022, Relaxo Footwears' net profit was down 20.19 per cent at Rs 232.68 crore. It had reported a net profit of Rs 291.56 crore in 2020-21. Revenue from operation stood at Rs 2,653.27 crore in 2021-22. This was 12.46 per cent higher than Rs 2,359.15 crore in FY21. Meanwhile, in a separate filing, Relaxo Footwears said its board in a meet

Bata India reports consolidated net profit of Rs 37 crore for Sept quarter

Bata India on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit helped by an increase in sales

Adidas sells Reebok to US firm Authentic Brands Group in $2.5 billion deal

The majority of the price will be paid in cash at closing, with the rest coming as deferred and contingent consideration, the companies said Thursday in a statement

Bata expects 30% stores to be run on franchise model in about 4 years

Leading shoemaker Bata India Ltd is working on portfolio changes towards casuals and sneakers as part of its business growth plans and channel expansion through franchise, its CEO Gunjan Shah said.

Adidas hit by China boycott of Western brands, Vietnam factory closures

The German sportswear company still raised its outlook for full-year sales

Sandeep Kataria, Bata's Global CEO: An Indian footprint in a global brand

Experts say that Kataria's exposure with MNCs such as Unilever, Yum Brands and Vodafone have stood him in good stead, shaping his outlook and professional life

Covid-19 crisis leaves Agra shoemakers in lurch as tourists stay away

Annual turnover likely to drop to a third of Rs 800-900 crore

Bata: Despite subdued Q4, hope of faster recovery may keep sentiment intact

Q4 was weak with 8.8% fall in top line and 45.5% decline in pre-tax profit

UP tannery clampdown, rupee slide pinch shoemakers; price rise on cards

On Monday, the UP Pollution Control Board ordered closure of 296 tanneries in Jajmau, Kanpur, one of the largest leather hubs in the country