Planet Retail to bring in Carter’s, OshKosh B’Gosh

Indian kidswear market, dominated largely by unorganised players, may soon see major international play. Two over-a-century old American iconic brands, Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh, are entering India in licensing partnership with Planet Retail, which is already the Indian franchisees of brands such as Body Shop, Debenhams, Next, Guess and 14 stores of Marks & Spencer, which has now moved into the Reliance Retail fold. Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh will be initially sold through shop-in-shop format in department store Debenhams, which is scheduled to open its second store in Mumbai next month. The kidswear brands will later have their exclusive stores.

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Fashion giants step up sourcing from India

International fashion brands such as Nautica, Puma, Marks Spencer and Espirit have stepped up their local sourcing as they expand their presence in the domestic market. With advantages of higher profits, lesser lead time and competitive price points, these brands are now shedding their inhibition towards local sourcing. Nautica, the sportswear brand introduced by VF-Arvind Brands in India, plans to source locally the core or standard products that are non-seasonal. Puma too plans to take its local sourcing of apparel to the maximum extent possible for the domestic stores next year.

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