British luxury shoemaker Harrys of London, which shot to fame in 2002 when 30 Hollywood celebrities, including John Travolta and Denzel Washington, wore its shoes to the Oscars, plans to enter India early next year. It plans to open a store each in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore in the first phase.
Keeping the upbeat consumer sentiment in mind, rising consumer awareness of luxury brands and rising disposable incomes, many top brands are looking at India as their next retail destination. Harrys of