The New Balance store highlights the brand’s commitment to empower people through sports and quality craftsmanship. The store boasts a carefully curated collection of performance & lifestyle products, within a dynamic retail experience, featuring s0me the brand’s popular technologies like Fresh Foam X and FuelCell. One can also see some of New Balance’s iconic lifestyle models, 9060, 1906, 2002R and the 550 at this new store.  

Radeshwer Davar, Country Manager, New Balance India expressed his excitement for the new store, stating: “It has been an exciting month for us in Mumbai. Following the successful launch of our first store, we are thrilled to announce the opening of a second store within a month. This marks a major step forward in our expansion journey in India. Our aim is to provide the people of Mumbai with an authentic New Balance experience at our new store in Infiniti Mall, Malad and invite them to try New Balance at our newest destination.”   

About New Balance:

New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.  New Balance employs 9,000 associates around the globe, and in 2023 reported worldwide sales of $6.5 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K.  New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales.

Celebrating dads who keep their cool while looking cool, the campaign, which was shot in studio at the end of January 2024, features Krause with then-pregnant model Grace Elizabeth and their 3-year-old son, Noah. The family has since welcomed their second child.

The styling for the 2024 campaign focuses on elevated accessories and easygoing separates. Luxe leather and soft suede take center stage across backpacks and crossbody styles for on-the-go, hands-free ease, while the Maritime watch, with its two-tone appeal, serves as the perfect timeless timepiece to gift Dad this year.

First up, the Garwen SPZL, a silhouette originally inspired by the adidas Brisbane leisure shoes is updated in a light brown, putty, and gum colorway. The upper is leather with matching suede accents as well as perforations on the toe box and metal Trefoil branding. 

The signature Lacombe SPZL, meanwhile, is brought back in a white, chalk white, and dark blue colorway. They include a number of new features including a breathable mesh tongue with patent leather branding (synonymous with a number of vintage Made in France shoes) and a suede toe bumper – paying homage to adidas’ rich history of court shoes. 

Next, the DECADE pack’s take on the Blackburn SPZL – a shoe that had people queueing overnight on their first release in 2019. This revised version combines two previous iterations of the original Blackburn SPZL and Blackburn Ewood SPZL silhouettes and features a forest green suede upper, a night navy tongue and flock stripes. The shoes are finished off with gold foil prints of the Lancashire rose and the SPZL Mod Trefoil. 

Finally, the Ardwick SPZL – these were introduced in 2014 as an edition of 500 pairs in partnership with Manchester stockist Oi Polloi (who have sadly since closed down) as part of the first ever SPZL collection. They created overnight queues outside the shop and have since become highly sought after for adidas collectors. This anniversary version comes with an adjusted shape, reworked T Toe, new tongue branding, flock stripes with a revised chocolate brown foxing (it was black on the 2014 release) against their now iconic moss green colorway. Staying true to the original 2014 version, the upper uses a reversed leather giving individual fluctuations in the colour from pair to pair. 

J. Rafiq Ahmed, Managing Director of KICL, stated, “The entry of Kickers into India could be transformative not only for KICL but also for the entire retail fashion sector. Kickers is a distinctive retail concept that reflects the latest trends and fashions in footwear and clothing.”

The comprehensive licensing agreement with Royer Group covers a range of Kickers products, including footwear, apparel, and accessories. Additionally, KICL has secured marketing rights for Kickers brands in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

KICL, one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest and most renowned industrial houses, is headquartered in Chennai. Kickers, a heritage shoe brand founded in 1970, has French roots but a global presence.

In 2023, adidas Running reimagined the Supernova family with a precise focus on comfort and fit. In 2024, the portfolio is expanding with the introduction of Supernova Prima – a brand-new model, launching in a Preloved Scarlett/Solar Red colorway, marking the first of five Supernova colorways launching this summer. The Supernova Prima is packed with more DREAMSTRIKE+ super-foam than any other adidas running shoe yet, inspired by – and built for – the most driven everyday runners.

JT Newcomb, Category Director, adidas Running Footwear, said: “Comfort has always been a key focus of the Supernova family. Through the testing process, we found that as runners develop, and as many start to think about taking their performances to the next level, they often seek out both extra cushioning and reliable stability. With Supernova Prima, we want to elevate everyday runs by providing more comfort than ever, as well as just the right level of support. Our team is ever inspired by runners’ progressing ambitions, and here we are striving for an experience that rewards those goals.”

Packed with comfort-driven adidas technology and design details, the Supernova Prima contains 13% more DREAMSTRIKE+ super-foam than the Supernova Rise. Debuting in the award-winning Supernova Rise last year, and inspired by the LIGHTSTRIKE PRO foam used in the record-breaking Adizero family, this additional DREAMSTRIKE+ foam provides runners with unparalleled comfort as they venture out on their everyday runs. The extra 4mm of foam content is especially targeted under the ball of the foot, amplifying the cushioning of Prima from heel to toe. 

The more cushioned midsole also works in tandem with the innovative new LIGHTTRAXION outsole – ergonomically designed to complement the mid and forefoot – keeping the shoe light and grip strong. The outsole is complemented by the wider Support Rods, which are slightly firmer than in the Rise, meaning the forefoot lands more supported.

The shoe’s multi-layered comfort heel fit pillow combines cushy foam and gentle textile, working in tandem to lock in and secure the heel in soft support. The heel construction works together with the open-patterned engineered mesh upper and soft eyestay design to deliver a plush, confident fit, all run long.

The new Supernova Prima comes in a Preloved Scarlett colorway for women with Purple Burst details and a Solar Red colorway for men with Pulse Lime accents. Priced at €170 / $160, the shoe will be able to purchase globally from 4^th June, 2024.

This drop anticipates not only a launch of colorway updates across all Supernova footwear models this summer, but also a range of apparel for men and women in corresponding colorways.

The fashion giant achieved sales of 8.2 billion euros in Q1 2024, marking a 7.1% increase (or 10.6% on a constant currency basis) compared to the same period last year.

Gross profit for the first three months of the fiscal year rose by 7.3% to 4.9 billion euros, with the gross margin increasing by 13 basis points to 60.6% year-on-year.

Inditex demonstrated strong profitability in the first quarter, with EBITDA rising by 8% to 2.4 billion euros, EBIT climbing 10.3% to 1.6 billion euros, and PBT growing by 11.1% to 1.7 billion euros compared to the same period last year. Net income also saw a year-on-year increase of 10.8%, reaching 1.3 billion euros.

By the end of the period, Inditex operated 5,698 stores worldwide, having opened its first locations in Uzbekistan and re-opened 48 stores in Ukraine.

• The new 10-piece FW24 London Tennis Collection features a combination of adidas technologies, including seamless engineering that reduces irritation in high-movement areas such as the underarm
• adidas’ AEROREADY technology features in select pieces, using sweat-wicking or absorbent materials to help players keep feeling dry during high-intensity games on grass
• The FW24 London Tennis Collection is available to buy on adidas.co.uk/tennis-clothing and via the adidas app

Herzogenaurach, June 4, 2024 – Today, adidas unveils its FW24 London Tennis Collection – a range of apparel crafted with comfort in mind – including seamless material construction, to help players focus whilst performing in major moments on grass court.

The seamless material construction, used in the Men’s Seamless AEROREADY FreeLift T-Shirt Pro and the Seamless AEROREADY FreeLift Polo Shirt Pro, helps to reduce distraction in areas that can rub during high-intensity movement, such as under the arm. 

This combines with open-hole areas in the fabric that trace under the arm as well as the back and side of the body – improving breathability in high-sweat zones and reducing the irritation that can lead to distraction. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Elite Tennis Player, said: “I’ve always loved playing on grass – the speed and the feel of the surface makes it one of the most exciting tests in our sport. And, this year in London, I know I’ll be playing against the best in the game, on a super quick surface, in one of the best atmospheres in tennis. So, my plan is movement and focus. Focus on the point at hand, play through the pressure, and make my shots in the major moments.”

Although a pure-white color spectrum is found across the entire collection, raised structures implemented on the base of select pieces, create the appearance of darker shadows that flow throughout – celebrating the different shades of light seen on a grass court during the summer months. 

Supporting the demands of grass court tennis, the collection has been crafted for added mobility, unlocked by adidas’ FreeLift Construction – which incorporates adaptive stretch areas under the arm of each garment, to offer players a greater range of motion.

To help players in the heat of the moment, the collection also includes adidas’ AEROREADY technology, which uses sweat-wicking or absorbent materials to keep players feeling dry. This combines with AIRCHILL for the AIRCHILL FreeLift T-Shirt Pro – an adidas technology that supports players feeling cool through thermally zoned, raised pattern motifs and mesh layers, helping to optimise airflow during high-intensity workouts and matches. 

The apparel collection is made in part from recycled materials and comes in sizes XS-2XL for men and 2XS-2XL for women. 

The collection premiers at the summer London tournaments and will be worn by athletes including Caroline Wozniacki, Elina Svitolina, Xinyu Wang, Dana Mathewson, Jessica Pegula, Maria Sakkari, Angelique Kerber, Camila Osorio, Daria Kasatkina, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Davidovich-Fokina, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Martin de la Puente, Francisco Cerundolo, Jakub Menšík, Alex Michelsen and Luca Nardi.

All segments, including Madura Fashion and Lifestyle, Pantaloons, and Ethnic and Other, saw annual revenue growth. During the fiscal year, the company acquired a 51% stake in Styleverse Lifestyle and increased its stake in Indivinity Clothing Retail to 85.54%. The board also approved the demerger of Madura Fashion and Lifestyle.

In the fourth quarter, the company’s net loss widened to 2.66 billion rupees, while revenue grew by 18.3% to 34.07 billion rupees.