{"id":5788,"date":"2018-06-25T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T14:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thirdeyesight.in\/?p=5788"},"modified":"2022-11-14T14:34:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T14:34:50","slug":"bata-spring-in-its-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myechoproject.com\/TES\/bata-spring-in-its-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Bata: Spring in its step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Will the shoemaker\u2019s recent revamp in India succeed in hitting the right notes?<\/p>\n

Written By Ankita Rai<\/p>\n\n

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European footwear brand Bata, which has been undergoing a makeover both in terms of products and imagery, hopes to leverage its strong legacy of reliability and trust in the Indian market to redefine its women and youth categories. Apart from launching and renovating stores, with a focus on large format retail experiences, it has also launched an internationally designed collection and forayed into sports apparel with the launch of the first Power store in NCR. While Bata has the advantage of mind-share among consumers, can the 85 year-old brand shed its \u2018pedestrian\u2019 image?

\n\n\u201cAt this point, with growing fashion consciousness and brand sensitivity among consumers, it is imperative for Bata to create and communicate a refreshed image,\u201d observes Devangshu Dutta, chief executive, Third Eyesight.\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Changing perceptions<\/b>

\n\nWith international brands coming in to India, the ubiquity of Bata \u2014 which was once its strength \u2014 became its biggest weakness. The brand became distinctly stodgy and unglamorous. \u201cWhile its quality was never in doubt, it acquired an unfashionable image and got caught between the new, exciting and aspirational foreign brands and the cheaper Indian imitators, remaining relevant only as sturdy school shoes,\u201d says Samit Sinha, managing partner, Alchemist Brand Consulting.

\n\nAs Bata attempts to move away from solely a value for money proposition to a more premium brand, the same is being reflected in its communication. Bata has doubled its marketing spend this year. \u201cA majority of it will be spent on changing the perception about brand Bata. This includes investing in properties like Bata Fashion Weekend, Femina Miss India, and working with influencers to speak the language of the youth and increase our social media presence,\u201d says Anand Narang, VP \u2014 marketing, Bata India. Currently, nearly 70% of the revenue comes from the men\u2019s and kids\u2019 segments. and the rest is women\u2019s.

\n\nBut unlike last year\u2019s campaign, Me. And comfortable with it which gave the brand an international look and feel, its recent TVC featuring Kriti Sanon appears apologetic. \u201cIt should instead be celebrating its heritage and building upon it, just as Levi\u2019s has managed to do internationally,\u201d opines Sinha. In fact, communicating its future vision is the key. \u201cIf I ask someone to not think about a pink elephant, it is almost inevitable they will end up thinking about a pink elephant. Positive, forward looking imagery works far better than saying we are not what we were in the past,\u201d explains Dutta.

\n\nRetail expansion<\/b>

\n\nIn addition to a new product range, Bata\u2019s investments are also going towards in-store technology and launching red concept stores which are designed as per consumer preferences. In addition, it has launched three new formats \u2014 Power Stores, Bata Women and Bubblegummer. Armed with 1,400 stores in 350 cities, it is planning to spend Rs 80-100 crore on retail expansion and open 100 stores this fiscal. The focus is also on building omnichannel capabilities.

\n\n\u201cWhile footwear will remain a core category, we will keep expanding our portfolio in accessories and apparel,\u201d says Narang.

\n\nThe pricing of the new Red Label collection is upwards of Rs 2,000. \u201cThe entry of international brands has moved up the price threshold. What used to be Bata\u2019s highest priced products are now merely seen as premium to mid-premium. This will allow Bata to derive better pricing and better margins from larger stores, at least in major cities,\u201d says Dutta.

\n\nEarlier also, Bata had introduced other brands such as North Star (casual wear) and Power (sports) to address different segments and product needs, including apparel. However, these met with mixed success. \u201cThere are several legacy brands that have managed successful legacy makeovers \u2014 Lipton, Lifebuoy, Burberry and Old Spice \u2014 without being apologetic about their past. If the product is sufficiently modernised and continues to be in line with changing consumer preferences, the chances of success increase,\u201d Sinha sums up.\n<\/p>\n\n

Source: financialexpress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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