Koutons to step in footwear segment
16 May 2008
After firmly establishing itself in mens retail garment sector, Koutons India Retail Ltd, is all set to add another feather in its cap by venturing into footwear production. By the end of this year, the stylish shoes will hit the market under the brand name Koutons Footwear.
The sources from Koutons informed Fibre2fashion, that, the garment retailer would first begin with production of men and children shoes in collaboration with a footwear manufacturing enterprise based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The Company will step into designing footwear for women at a later stage.
Koutons will source leather from Kanpur and Agra for making exclusive and comfortable shoes for the customers. ‘Koutons Footwear’, will be initially launched in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, Southern territories will be captured later.
This is a part of massive expansion plan that has been undertaken by the retail giant for reaching wider markets nationwide. At present, there are nearly 1,200 Koutons stores and 100 more outlets are anticipated this year.
News Source: http://www.fibre2fashion.com
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