Bata eyes India revival, targets doubling business in five yearsPanos Mytaros is pushing an aggressive growth plan for Bata in India, calling it a “sleeping giant” and targeting a doubling of the busines...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Gully Labs raises Rs 30 crore Series A led by Saama Capital and Zeropearl VCIndian sneaker brand Gully Labs secured Rs 30 crore in Series A funding led by Saama Capital. The capital will fuel product expansion, enha...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Local sneaker brands have stories to tell and comfort to sellIndian sports shoe brands are creating unique designs with Indian elements. These brands target young consumers with stylish and comfortabl...
14 Nov, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 crore in seed funding led by Zeropearl VCThe company plans to use the funds to diversify its product range. Gully Labs will also expand its sales channels. Physical retail stores a...
03 Jun, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
Ananta Capital Significant strategic investment in D2C sneaker brand, Bacca BucciAnanta Capital, backed by Mumbai's Taparia family, has invested in Bacca Bucci, a fast-growing Indian sneaker brand founded in 2013. This s...
12 Mar, 2025, 09.11 PM IST
Is India the next premium goldmine to put money? Foot Locker and Estée Lauder may think soFoot Locker and Estée Lauder are eyeing India's youthful consumer base and increasing demand for premium products. Foot Locker is expanding...
18 Oct, 2024, 06.50 PM IST
Trend towards mass casualization to fuel growth of Foot Locker in India, says global chiefFoot Locker is entering India through a partnership with Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion. Indians are showing a growing interest in sneakers...
17 Oct, 2024, 03.29 PM IST
From toehold to a 'shoe'-in, men's footwear is going placesWhile premium brands are doing well in apparel, the growth in shoes is very steep and has great future potential, said Lacoste India managi...
17 Dec, 2023, 07.44 AM IST
Metro Brands hits 52-week high, Nykaa rises 3% on deal with Foot LockerFoot Locker's partnership with Nykaa and Metro Brands is with a view to transform the sneaker segment in India and address the evolving nee...
30 Nov, 2023, 11.19 AM IST
Foot Locker signs agreement with Metro Brands and Nykaa fashion for India entryFoot Locker has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Metro Brands Limited (MBL) and Nykaa Fashion for its entry into the Indian mark...
29 Nov, 2023, 05.58 PM IST
New York-based Foot Locker announces partnership with Metro Brands & Nykaa FashionFoot Locker has entered into a partnership with Metro Brands Limited (MBL) and Nykaa Fashion to bring a comprehensive selection of global s...
29 Nov, 2023, 05.54 PM IST
Fashion brand Styched acquires Shark Tank India fame sneaker startup FlatheadsThe deal, structured as an all-equity transaction, marks Bengaluru-based Styched's entry into the footwear segment.
17 Jul, 2023, 02.57 PM IST
7 Best Campus Sneakers for Men for a Trendy Head-Turning LookSneakers for men by Campus are widely popular in the market as they offer the perfect blend of aesthetic design and unmatched functionality...
06 Jul, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
Sportswear brand Puma collaborates with fashion designer Masaba GuptaMasaba Gupta’s Puma range will be sold through the sportswear brand’s online channel and one flagship store in Mumbai.
13 Aug, 2019, 07.16 PM IST
Sneaker Speak style culture giving a push to premium sneaker market in IndiaThe country is seeing a rise in the subculture of sneakerheads — people who collect, trade or admire sneakers.
25 Aug, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Classic white sneakers are back in vogueClassic white sneakers are back, with their cachet and business booming in India on the strength of renewed love for retro.
08 May, 2018, 06.49 PM IST
Collecting sneakers that tell a story is new hobby for ritzy millennialsSneaker fever, which first went viral in the West with the collaboration of NBA player Michael Jordan and a sportswear brand in 1984, has c...
17 Jan, 2018, 07.40 AM IST