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Forever 21 India opens in Kolkata

By Rajiv MenonIndia
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Fast-fashion brand Forever 21 India has opened a store in Kolkata, its 16th outlet on the sub-continent.

Covering 6000 sqft (557 sqm), the store features the latest spring/summer collection, and as well as Forever 21 apparel and accessories includes the retailer’s other brands including 21 Men and cosmetics line Love and Beauty. It also offers lingerie and shoes.

From Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Forever 21 already has a presence in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

Forever 21, which introduces new styles every week, was founded in the US in 1984 by Korean immigrants. It has more than 600 stores under the Forever 21, XXI Forever, For Love 21, Heritage 1981 and Reference brands. In Asia, stores can be found in China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the size of the new Forever 21 store that has opened in Kolkata?

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The new Forever 21 store in Kolkata covers 6000 sqft, which is equivalent to 557 square metres. It is the brand's 16th outlet on the sub-continent, featuring their latest spring/summer collection and various product lines.

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Which specific product lines and brands are available at the new Forever 21 store in Kolkata?

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The new Kolkata store offers Forever 21 apparel and accessories. It also includes the retailer’s other brands, such as 21 Men and the cosmetics line Love and Beauty, alongside lingerie and shoes for customers.

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In which other Indian cities does Forever 21 currently have a retail presence?

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Forever 21, operated by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, already has stores in several other Indian cities. These include Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune, in addition to this new Kolkata outlet.

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When and where was the Forever 21 brand originally founded?

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Forever 21 was founded in the US in 1984 by Korean immigrants. The brand is known for introducing new styles every week and operates over 600 stores under various brand names globally.

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