Indian market is shining bright on several global CEOs' radarAmerican footwear company Skechers Inc chief financial officer John Vandemore said the total capital expenditure of $300-350 million for th...
22 Aug, 2023, 11.27 PM IST
Luggage industry insulated from slump: Samsonite India headIn the past few years, the luggage industry has grown steadily, led by changing lifestyles, growing middle class and availability of low-co...
17 Aug, 2023, 11.27 AM IST
India bags Samsonite's 2nd-largest market tag, overtakes China in last calendar yearTo be sure, Samsonite's China sales stood at $228 million in 2021 compared with India that clocked $140 million. India's revenues stood at ...
19 Jan, 2023, 07.39 AM IST
Luggage industry registers best-ever sales amid surge in travel, big Indian weddingsThe surge in travel and big-fat Indian weddings have pushed sales of the luggage industry. Big brands like Samsonite and Safari along with ...
10 Jan, 2023, 01.24 PM IST
Business surge in India helping to offset sales shortfall in China, Samsonite International CEOSeveral countries in Asia, except China, are easing their travel restrictions, which is fueling a strong recovery in their markets in the s...
19 Aug, 2022, 05.00 PM IST
Samsonite may pack up bags at 100 storesLuggage giant Samsonite is closing about a quarter of its India stores or more than 100 outlets as the company is severely stung by the imp...
11 May, 2020, 08.53 AM IST
WPP's Grey buys Autumn Worldwide to increase digital footprint in IndiaThis acquisition represents another step forward in building our borderless creativity and providing seamless solutions for clients across ...
29 Oct, 2018, 07.22 AM IST
Samsonite CEO Ramesh Tainwala quits amid governance concernsThe world's biggest luggage maker said Ramesh Tainwala would leave after an investment firm accused him of falsely claiming to have a docto...
01 Jun, 2018, 11.37 PM IST
From Schauna Chauhan to Bibhu Mohapatra, the business class's guide to living out of a suitcaseHere are five high-flyers and their favourite bags that go the extra mile.
14 Jun, 2017, 08.21 AM IST
Skootcase replaces suitcase as luggage firms use innovation to woo desi travellersLuggage makers are also upping their spend on innovation and coming up with products that are more convenient for travellers, such as a wat...
02 Jul, 2016, 10.49 AM IST
Hartmann opens maiden store in Bengaluru; plans five more by 2015-endAmerican luxury luggage brand chose Bengaluru as its debut city, as modern yet luxurious commercial district is perfect location for this h...
01 Dec, 2014, 09.56 PM IST
High-end Luggage brand Hartmann enters IndiaHigh-end American luggage brand Hartmann opened its first store in the country in Bangalore on Monday and plans to open five more doors by ...
01 Dec, 2014, 06.16 PM IST
Samsonite CEO brings Bollywood lessons to the boardroomSamsonite's new global CEO Ramesh Tainwala uses his love of Hindi cinema to gain insights into market trends.
18 Sep, 2014, 09.32 AM IST
Samsonite to focus on Latin America, says next CEO Ramesh TainwalaThe BITS Pilani post graduate admits that a lot of what he has learnt about consumer behavior comes from Bollywood.
03 Sep, 2014, 11.13 AM IST
Samsonite aims Rs 1,000-cr sales in India by 2015Global luggage and travel accessories major Samsonite is aiming a business of Rs 1,000 crore in India by December 2015.
26 Feb, 2014, 08.23 PM IST
- Costlier inputs push up moulded luggage price
Thanks to increasing pressure from input costs in recent months, prices of moulded luggage are on an upward spiral.
02 Jul, 2008, 02.43 AM IST
- Suresh Menon joins VIP Industries
Asia's largest luggage manufacturer, VIP Industries Limited has appointed E P Suresh Menon as its President-International Business and CEO,...
20 Jun, 2006, 01.40 PM IST