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Balenzia Launches it’s First Franchise in Nexus Celebration Mall, Udaipur

Balenzia Launches it’s First Franchise in Nexus Celebration Mall, Udaipur

Balenzia, India’s most loved socks brand announces the launch of its first franchisee outlet for Rajasthan at Nexus Celebration Mall, Udaipur.

Balenzia Socks is thrilled to announce the opening of its inaugural franchise outlet in Rajasthan, situated at Nexus Celebration Mall in Udaipur. This comes after the opening of its first franchisee in Mumbai earlier this year, and marks yet another significant milestone in the brand’s journey.

The new franchisee in Udaipur is part of Balenzia’s strategy to expand its physical store presence and make its direct-to-consumer brand available to even more customers. With an extensive product line that includes athletic socks, casual socks, formal socks, and licensed merchandise from iconic franchises like Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros., and Cartoon Network, Balenzia is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for fashion statement socks in India.

Shruti Gupta, Head of Strategy for Balenzia, said, “We are thrilled to continue our expansion with the launch of our second franchisee this year and the first one for Udaipur, as it strengthens the brand’s foothold in Rajasthan. The Nexus Celebration Mall welcomes its consumers to a treasure trove of brands, entertainment activities, and leisure, and we are excited to offer in Udaipur and surrounding areas the ultimate sock experience to customers. Our aim is to make the brand available to be experienced at even more locations, making it easier for customers to shop for the latest and greatest in socks and licensed merchandise.


She further added “We are excited to continue expanding our physical store presence through franchising. Following the success of our first franchisee, which is delivering outstanding performance, we are confident that our second franchisee will be equally successful. Our franchisees will play an important role in our growth strategy, and we are committed to providing them with the support they need to succeed. We are confident that this new franchisee will provide our customers with easy access to our products and a high-quality shopping experience. With the growing demand for fashion statement socks in India, we are well-positioned to continue our growth and success in the coming
years.”

The opening of this franchisee presents an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to be a part of a differentiated business model and generate a higher return for their investment. Franchisees can leverage Balenzia’s established reputation, customer base, and proven business model to create a successful and profitable business.

Additionally, Balenzia’s strong marketing and branding support, along with its extensive product line, makes it an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.

Step into a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Balenzia’s Star Wars Sock Collection!

Step into a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Balenzia’s Star Wars Sock Collection

Leading sock brand, Balenzia, has officially launched its highly-anticipated Star Wars
collection. The collection features designs of beloved characters such as Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca, and Luke Skywalker, among many others. The Star Wars collection comprises of a variety of sock styles, making it easy for fans to show off their love for the franchise in their own unique way.

The stylish prints have been meticulously crafted with great attention to detail, aiming to make a statement. The collection has used fine gauge needle machines to reproduce high-resolution artwork and mimic the look of high-quality prints. Fans can choose from a range of ankle, high ankle, and crew styles, ensuring they find the perfect pair of socks to suit their needs.

Rahul Gupta, the Director of Balenzia, conveyed his excitement for the new Star Wars collection by stating, “As a fan of Star Wars since my childhood, it’s incredible to witness how the franchise has evolved over the years while remaining relevant and mainstream. I am thrilled to present this unique and iconic collection to all the fans out there. Whether you are a Jedi, Vader, or Yoda fan, this collection is sure to spark excitement and turn heads.”

The Star Wars collection is made from premium quality coJon, with reinforced heels and toes for added durability. The socks are available at a price range of Rs. 599 and above.

The Star Wars collection is set to take the market by storm, with fans eagerly waiting to get their hands on these amazing socks.

To view the collection, visit Balenzia’s website/EBO’s,
Authorized retailers, and all major marketplaces.

Hong Kong International Licensing Show & Asian Licensing Conference, 19-21 April 2023

Connect with licensing partners to explore business opportunities

Hong Kong International Licensing Show & Asian Licensing Conference, 19-21 April 2023

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) is the flagship licensing event in Asia which offers an unrivalled platform for the industry to expand business opportunities. Running from 19-21 April this year, the Show will be organised in a hybrid format, with a physical exhibition supplemented with online business matching platform, for connecting global licensors and brands with licensees, licensing agents and traders from around the world.

 

For the first time, HKILS will be concurrently held with a series of HKTDC lifestyle fairs (Hong Kong Gifts Premier Fair, Home InStyle, Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair) to expand business opportunities in lifestyle licensing.

There will be an international exhibitor line-up with participation of more than 200 exhibitors from Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA in addition to Hong Kong.
Running alongside with the HKILS is the Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), which brings together global influential licensing leaders to share the latest market intelligence and trending insights.

 

The conference will cover contemporary topics including latest developments in global licensing, the balance of sustainable business, market-driven morality with focus on sports licensing, and more.

 

BOO the world’s cutest dog™ SHOP coming soon from THREADLESS!

BOO calendars and puzzles planned at calendar holdings

BOO the world’s cutest dog™ SHOP coming soon from THREADLESS!

Hip hip hooray for BOO! 

Fans of BOO The World’s Cutest Dog™ can look forward to an expanded range of products featuring images of the famously adorable Pomeranian thanks to two licensing deals announced today by Spotlight Licensing.

  • eCommerce company Threadless is launching a BOO the World’s Cutest Dog™ Shop (https://boothedog.threadless.com/) Print-on-demand products featuring images of BOO available for purchase through the Threadless shop will include t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, leggings, socks, footwear, infantwear, buttons, stickers, stationery, skateboards, notebooks, puzzles, blankets/throws, pillows, bath curtains, and more!
  • Calendar Holdings has renewed its BOO the World’s Cutest Dog™ licensing agreement to include 2024 and 2025 Wall Calendars, Mini Calendars, Pocket Calendars, and Pocket Planners, as well as 500-piece Puzzles and 1000-piece Puzzles.

“People love BOO and how happy BOO products make them feel,” says Carole Postal, president of Spotlight Licensing, the licensing agency that brokered the Threadless deal and Calendar Holdings renewal on behalf of BuddyBoo Inc. “Our BOO licensing program has always been driven by fan demand so we are looking forward to working with Threadless and Calendar Holdings to provide fans with great BOO products they will really enjoy.”

Balenzia Socks expands it retail footprint, announces 3rd store launch at VR Mall in Surat

Balenzia Socks expands it retail footprint, announces 3rd store launch at VR Mall in Surat

Balenzia Socks, the leading brand of premium socks, announced the opening of their third store of 2023 at VR Mall in Surat. This marks the first Balenzia Socks store in Gujarat, and the brand is excited to be expanding its physical presence in the state with an exceptional flagship destination in Surat.

Shruti Gupta, Head of Strategy for Balenzia, stated, “We have received a lot of demand for our products in Surat and have been catering to online customers in the city. Finally, with our presence at VR Surat, a first-of-its-kind, community-oriented integrated lifestyle destination, our customers can experience our massive product range and exceptional designs and quality in person. We are excited to launch our first store in Gujarat and are confident that it will be well-received by our customers.”

The store in Surat is company-owned and operated, and Balenzia is also in the process of finalizing the launch of multiple franchise stores in the next few months. The company plans to use franchising as a model to scale up its physical store presence while continuing to operate its own outlets. As part of its physical strategy, Balenzia aims to make the direct-to-consumer brand available at even more locations, making it easier for customers to shop for the latest and greatest in socks and licensed merchandise.

With this latest launch, Balenzia is continuing to grow its physical store presence and expand its reach in the Indian market. The company is committed to providing its customers with the ultimate sock experience through high-quality, stylish, and comfortable socks. The VR Mall store is set to become a go-to destination for customers looking for the latest designs, styles, and colours in the sock industry.

MUMBAI INDIANS LAUNCH ITS 2023 SEASON COLLECTION ON ‘MI SHOP’

Mumbai Indians have been at the forefront of building a strong association with its paltan (fans) through a wide array of merchandise, and MI Shop (https://shop.mumbaiindians.com/) its online fan merchandising store, provides easy access to a range of authentic and affordable fan gear from leading brands. Today, ahead of WPL & IPL, MI Shop announced the launch of its official season fan merchandise.

MUMBAI INDIANS LAUNCH ITS 2023 SEASON COLLECTION ON ‘MI SHOP’

The shop will offer a wide array of merchandise that includes official match jerseys, fan t-shirts, apparel, jackets, joggers, caps, masks, footwear, backpacks, gaming chairs, lifestyle accessories, and cricket gear and much more through the season. The fan gear will cover a wide variety of ranges, designs and styles, creating something for every type of fan to proudly flaunt their fandom.  MI will work with around 10 licensing partners including global and Indian partners to cater and deliver to the requirements of the paltan.

An MI Spokesperson said, “We are happy to launch our season fan merchandise with some of the biggest sports partners in India and across the globe. Fan experience is at core of MI, and by giving them multiple touch points to connect with us, directly, helping bring them closer to their favorite team. MI Shop launched last year, with the goal to provide a platform for our fans to own their preferred merchandise and give them multiple options to choose from”

 

 

 

 

MI shop’s partnership family will include international brands such as Celio, New Era, Cybeart and local powerhouses such as Suditi Sports and Fancode who will provide premium quality MI apparel and merchandise, as well as new age brands such as Plaeto and Chupps who have created a MI footwear range.  The PlayR range has MI cricket equipment, EUME expands the merchandise line with its premium MI backpacks and MI umbrellas, and through DudeME, MI will have the ability to bring to market in a short space of time, designs that are currently trending basis the season.

 

 


Th
e global growth of the MI, coupled with marquee players now playing across the expanded One Family – MI Cape Town, MI Emirates and Women’s team of Mumbai Indians, fans across demographics and geographies are looking towards owning MI range. 

 

MI Shop is a one stop shop for all things MI- Merchandise. It helps fans to buy the entire MI range from a single digital destination and also integrates with various other programs such as ticketing and MI membership to provide a seamless experience of merchandise buying.

Mumbai Indians unveil the iconic Blue, Gold and Coral Jersey for WPL

Mumbai Indians unveil the iconic Blue, Gold and Coral Jersey for WPL

There’s a new dawn set on India’s cricket.

The recent sight of the Under-19 women’s team storming the pitch waving the tricolour, grabbing the first World Cup for India’s women’s cricket team – has warmed our hearts. However, only a handful of brands like Blissclub, Aditya Birla Capital, and Boost celebrated their victory.

In the last two-three years, there have been massive strides towards equality in sports. Last year, in yet another historic move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced equal match fees for its centrally-contracted women and men players in a bid to tackle gender discrimination. In October 2022, BCCI announced the launch of Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL).

With Indian women cricketers getting equal pay & women’s IPL gaining momentum, from brands, advertisers, It would be interesting to see the merchandising deals.

Today, Mumbai Indians today unveiled the official playing kit their women teams will be donning for the upcoming inaugural season of WPL. Designed by Monisha Jaisingh, the iconic MI Blue & Gold colour scheme, gets a dash of coral, inspired by the remarkable coastline of Mumbai, the spectacular sunset and the powerful energy from the rays of the sun.

 

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WIPL is already attracting premier stakeholders. As per BCCI, the recent auction of five WIPL teams – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow generated Rs 46.7 billion, which means that each team was sold for around Rs 9.3 billion on average.

 

Leagues and bidders Winning bids (In Rs)
Ahmedabad – Adani 1289 Crore
Mumbai – Reliance 912 Crore
Bangalore – Diageo 901 Crore
Lucknow – Capri Global 757 Crore
Delhi – DC Franchise 810 crore

 

The media rights of the inaugural league has been bagged by Viacom18 for Rs 951 crore for the period – 2023 to 2027. So, every ball will carry almost Rs 3 lakhs of broadcast value on it.

These aggressive bids reaffirm stakeholders’ faith in the future of women in sports. The WIPL will start from March 3, 2023 onwards.

ASEMBL PAIRS CHUPA CHUPS WITH KINRISE SNACKFOOD’S POPPIN® POPCORN

Brand extension agency Asembl has paired Perfetti Van Melle’s Chupa Chups with Kinrise Snackfood’s Poppin® popcorn for an exciting brand collaboration.

ASEMBL PAIRS CHUPA CHUPS WITH KINRISE SNACKFOOD’S POPPIN® POPCORN

Poppin’s® Lolly Poppin® ready to eat popcorn is now crunching with delicious forever fun Chupa Chups flavoured glazes – Lolly Poppin® Chupa Chups Strawberry & Cream and Lolly Poppin® Chupa Chups Cola.

Available now from Woolworths and independents for RRP: $4, this iconic mashup comes together with a POP of Poppin’s® Lolly Poppin® corn, a MIX of Chupa Chups flavoured glaze to create a forever fun sensational taste experience that is just WOW.  POP MIX WOW! ™

Combining two favourite brands in one delicious snack, Poppin’s® Lolly Poppin® Chupa Chups range is a magical glazed candy crunch sensory experience of fresh Aussie Poppin® popcorn glazed in Chupa Chups’ best-selling flavours – Strawberry and Cream and Cola.

Poppin’s® Lolly Poppin® is made with no artificial colours or flavours, has less than 120 calories per serve and contains 23% wholegrain made with Aussie Corn making it a snack the whole family can feel good about snacking on.

“We are so very excited for Australians to enjoy the crunchy popping experience that Kinrise Snackfood has created especially for the market with our iconic Chupa Chups flavours, Strawberry & Cream, and Cola.  Truly the perfect snack for young and old, consumers are going to be in love at first sight and bite – firstly by the colourful and eye-popping design of the packaging and secondly – by the delicious taste of the product!,” said Perfetti Van Melle Licensing Manager, Marta Ballesteros. 

“We are thrilled to be launching our new Lolly Poppin® popcorn range with Chupa Chups.  Ready to eat popcorn made with 100% Aussie corn and now glazed in Chupa Chups’ best-selling flavours, Strawberry & Cream and Cola that everyone loves.  This exciting brand collaboration will generate lots of excitement in the category as consumers get to have their favourite brands in one delicious snack,” said Kinrise Snackfood’s Head of Marketing & Innovation, Kathryn Hogarty.

“The pairing of Perfetti Van Melle’s best-selling flavours Strawberry & Cream and Cola with Kinrise Snackfood’s Poppin® popcorn is the forever fun taste sensation we have all been waiting for!  Poppin’s® Lolly Poppin® Chupa Chups range combines two favourite brands for an exciting snacking brand collaboration which is sure to pop off shelves across Woolworths and independent grocers,” said Asembl Managing Director, Justin Watson. 

Balenzia Launches the officially licensed Rick and Morty Collection

Balenzia, India’s most loved socks brand, has announced the launch of its new collection inspired by the popular animated series, Rick and Morty.

Balenzia Launches the officially licensed Rick and Morty Collection

Balenzia has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Rick and Morty collection, further strengthening its lineup of premium socks. The collection features an exciting range of socks, showcasing the show’s unique characters and iconic moments. From the iconic Pickle Rick to the lovable Mr. Meeseeks, fans of the show will be thrilled to wear these socks and show off their love for the show.

Shruti Gupta, Head of Strategy at Balenzia Socks said, ” We are excited to offer our customers the new Rick & Morty collection, and we are confident that it will be a great addition to our already impressive lineup of premium socks. The show has a massive fan following in India, and we wanted to offer something special to the fans who are always looking for ways to express their love for the show. This collection represents our commitment to bringing our customers the latest and most exciting designs, and we’re confident that it will be a huge hit.”

Available in both crew and ankle styles, the collection is priced at MRP 399 and above. From iconic characters like Rick, Morty, and Mr. Meeseeks, to psychedelic backgrounds and unique patterns, this collection has something for everyone and is now available on Balenzia’s website www.balenzia.com and retail stores across India in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Surat and Ludhiana.

With its exceptional quality and comfortable fit, customers can expect the same level of excellence that they have come to know and love from Balenzia Socks. The merchandise is crafted with exquisite knitting technology and high-performance fibres. The reinforced heel & toe, Y-heel construction, along with the high-quality combed cotton yarns ensure that the socks are incredibly soft, extremely durable, and provide a comfortable fit. With this new launch, Balenzia continues to offer its customersa wide range of options, with a focus on quality, comfort, and style.

 

Balenzia, Opens its first franchisee store at Infinity Mall, Malad

Balenzia, India’s most loved socks brand, has announced the opening of its first franchisee at Infinity Mall, Malad, Mumbai. This marks the second launch of the year for the brand and its first-ever franchisee. The move has generated a great deal of excitement from fans of the brand, as well as entrepreneurs looking to get in on the action.

Balenzia, Opens its first franchisee store at Infinity Mall, Malad, Mumbai

With the opening of this franchisee, Balenzia is continuing to grow its physical store presence and expand its reach in the Indian market. The company plans to use franchising as a model to scale up its physical store presence while continuing to operate its own outlets. As part of its physical strategy, Balenzia aims to make the direct-to-consumer brand available to be experienced at even more locations, making it easier for customers to shop for the latest and greatest in socks and licensed
merchandise.

Being associated with an iconic and expanding brand like Balenzia has many benefits for franchisees. Franchisees can leverage the brand’s established reputation and customer base, along with its proven business model, to create a successful and profitable business. Balenzia’s strong marketing and branding support, along with its extensive product line, makes it an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.

Shruti Gupta, Head of Strategy for Balenzia, said, “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our first franchisee in Mumbai. The response we’ve received to the brand has been extremely positive, and we are excited to expand our physical store presence through franchising. Mumbai is extremely important to us, and we have received a lot of love and support from our customers here. This is our fifth store in Mumbai, and we are excited to offer our customers another avenue to experience the best of our high-quality, stylish, and comfortable socks.”

Balenzia franchisee offers a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to be a part of a differentiated business model and generate a higher return for their investment. With the opening of this franchisee, Balenzia is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for fashion statement socks in India. As a result, the company is set to continue its growth and success in the coming years, and the franchisee at Infinity Mall is only the first step in that journey. This is a significant milestone for the brand, and it highlights the company’s commitment to providing its customers with the best sock experience.