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Best foot forward

Bata is a household name in India, but despite an unmatched brand recall its "value-for-money" identity has not helped appeal to youths who are willing to splurge and associate with premium products more than ever. The Swiss shoemaker, present in India for over eight decades, is therefore focusing more on evolving the brand Bata to encompass style and fashion as well, besides raising advertising spends and improving customer experience in retail stores.Rajiv Gopalakrishnan, president, South Asia, Bata Emerging Markets, points out the company is developing communication across touch points to convey Bata's point of view on style and fashion. "We are also doubling our advertising budget for 2017. In the recent past, we have launched a range of stylish collections like the hand-crafted premium European Collection in men's dress space, the Naturalizer range for working women and Power walking and running sports shoes with memory foam and tunnel technology," he says.Since the company ...

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Bata puts its best foot forward for brand image and product makeover

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The gains will not only come from the GST cut but also from the company's efforts to add new and revamped products, which would aid overall top line growth

Bata India hits new high in weak market; surges 52% in 2018

The stock hit a new high of Rs 1,135, up 3% on the BSE in intra-day trade on Friday in otherwise weak market, surpassing its previous high of Rs 1,128 recorded on Wednesday.

Bata India plans to invest Rs 1 billion in expanding, upgrading stores

In 2017-18, Bata India added over 100 new retail stores, 31 franchise stores and renovated more than 90 stores across India

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