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Metro Brands Limited

Metro Brands Limited (MBL) is one of the largest Indian footwear specialty retailers and is among the top aspirational Indian brands in the footwear category. Incorporated in January 1977, Metro Brands has evolved into a one-stop-shop for all footwear needs. It had opened its first store under the Metro brand in Mumbai in 1955. As of September 30, Metro Brands operated 598 stores across 136 cities in India. Metro Brands Limited is a powerhouse of strong brands with Metro Shoes, Mochi and Walkway as the key power brands along with many sub brands. DaVinchi is a premium brand with a standalone store and is exclusively available in Metro Shoes stores. Similarly, J. Fontini is a premium brand exclusively available in Mochi stores. Recently acquired is Cheemo, a houte couture brand for ethnic handbags and matching footwear, especially handcrafted. Metro Brands works closely with a strong vendor network. Continuous training, updates on trends, international sourcing capabilities, investment in technology to see inventory all over India early on has ensured that Metro Brands Limited, is always ahead of the curve in giving freshness and new designs to its customers. Metro Brands Limited has its own e-commerce website for its brands Metro, Mochi, and Walkway. Its key brands also retail via top marketplaces. It is supported via strong processes and supply chain network, which ensure complete customer satisfaction. Metro Brands Ltd, today is a spring board for any brand coming to India. The National Retail Partnership with Crocs was formed in 2015, is a case study. Metro Brands Limited is the distributor and retailer for Crocs in India. From opening 1 store in 2015 to a Crocs retail network of 150+ stores in 2019 speaks for itself. A professional run organization, with over 4000 passionate employees, strong processes and core values, makes Metro Brands Limited stand tall and class-apart. We don't sell shoes, we sell service. Shoes is just a medium.