Premium sneaker stampede sweeps India off its feet and Adidas is game for it – ET Retail

Representative image. Functionality, but also fashion. Comfort but also chic. Priority checklists for buying shoes, watches and even apparel for the gym have evolved, and the brands are ramping up their game to cater for this dynamic market. ‘Sneaker-heads’ and ‘fitness freaks’ have most certainly transcended into the trend of premiumisation as they are now…

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Premium segment to clock robust growth over 3-4 years: CK Venkataraman, MD, Titan – ET Retail

Demand outlook for premium consumer businesses is robust and the “growth rhythm” will persist over the next three-four years, said CK Venkataraman, managing director, Titan Co. He highlighted the divergent trends in the consumer goods sector across categories with premiumisation booming while mainstream demand remains subdued. “In the significant per-capita income shift that’s expected to…

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