Nautica will open a third Indian store in Chennai, and there are plans in the works for units in Mumbai and Hyderabad
This summer, Nautica will open a third Indian store in Chennai, and there are plans in the works for units in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The stores, which range from 2,500 to over 4,000 square feet, offer a full selection of product, from Nautica Jeans, women's wear and men's wear to swimwear and accessories. The stores will carry the women's better sportswear and home lines beginning with the spring 2007 season, along with the new fragrance from Coty, Voyage.In India, Nautica is produced under a licensing agreement with Arvind Brands Ltd., a subsidiary of Arvind Mills Ltd. The company also holds the licenses for two other VF brands, Lee and Wrangler. In addition, Arvind produces product for the shirt brand Arrow; it launched Tommy Hilfiger in India through its nine freestanding stores in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkota, Hyderabad and Chennai, and last month, Arvind introduced the Gant brand in the country. In addition, the company has several homegrown brands such as Excalibur, Flying Machine, Ruggers, Bay Island and Newport.
