Bengali Diva ‘Payel Sarkar’ launches Crocs India’s new store in Ballygunge, Kolkata

Bengali Diva ‘Payel Sarkar’ launches Crocs India’s new store in Ballygunge, Kolkata

~The Iconic footwear brand opens its 9^th store in West Bengal~ 

Kolkata, 22^nd January 2019: Crocs, the iconic casual footwear brand, announced the launch of its 109^th store in India at Ballygunge, Kolkata. Crocs inaugurated the 580 sq. Ft. Store situated in one of the poshest high-street vicinity of Kolkata at a glittering soiree graced by the renowned Bengali actress Payel Sarkar.

With this new store, Crocs promises to strengthen the reach of the iconic brand in the ‘City of Joy’; where it now has seven stores. The other stores of Crocs in Kolkata are located at City Centre New Town, Camac Street, Forum Courtyard, City Centre Salt Lake, Axis Mall, Rajarghat-New Town, and Acropolis in Kolkata.

The new store showcases the recently launched Spring Summer’19 collection along with an array of styles which include sandals, loafers, sneakers, flip-flops, and clogs suitable for all age groups. 

Speaking at the launch event, the Bengali Diva, Payel Sarkar said, “I am ecstatic to be a part of Crocs new store launch in Ballygunge. I want to congratulate Crocs India for the launch of their 109^th store. Footwear is a quintessential element of a women’s wardrobe and Crocs’ offers just the right mix of comfort and style to keep your feet happy ‘all day long.’ I am amazed to see the wide range of collection Crocs is offering, which goes well with different wearing occasions.”

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Deepak Chhabra, CEO & MD- Crocs India, said, “Kolkata is crucial market for us with huge potential and high fashion sensibilities. We are pleased to announce the launch of our 7^th store in the city and will continue to strengthen our presence in the state of West Bengal. In addition to aggressively growing our EBOs, we will be strengthening our presence in tier-2 cities via MBOs and Kiosks. Further, e-commerce will remain an integral part of our distribution strategy and help us reach out to consumers where our brick and mortar presence is limited.”

With unparalleled brand awareness and break-through product innovations, Crocs is progressing towards becoming India’s top non-athletic casual footwear brand. India is currently the 6^th biggest market for Crocs globally with a double-digit growth year on year.  

Over the past 16 years, Crocs has sold more than 350 million pairs of shoes worldwide. Crocs as a brand will continue to focus on clogs and sandals, along with new product innovations and extensions of the current product line.

Last year, Crocs launched its newest innovation ‘LiteRide™’ which is available in Flips, Slides, clogs, shoes and sandals. The LiteRide™ Collection merges sporty, on-trend styles and silhouettes with the legendary Crocs comfort that consumers expect. LiteRide™ has redefined comfort, taken the brand’s style quotient a notch higher and it has been a stellar success across genders and age groups.

The associations with Christopher Kane and Balenciaga in the last couple of years has also further elevated the fashion appeal of the brand.