Laura Ashley to foray India with Future Group
BY - Vaishnavi Gupta
Senior Correspondent, IndianRetailer.com & Retailer Magazine Feb 21, 2017 / 1 MIN READ
Senior Correspondent, IndianRetailer.com & Retailer Magazine Feb 21, 2017 / 1 MIN READ
As per leading media reports Kishore Biyani led Future group has tied-up with UK clothing and homeware retailer Laura Ashley that runs about 450 stores globally and Future will have exclusive rights to make and sell merchandise as well as wholesale distribution in India.
While Laura Ashley, which was well known in the 1980s for its floral dresses, has a clothing line as well, Future Group has signed the licensing deal for its larger business - home furnishings.
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