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Guess Jeans to launch in India

By Sarah Chen
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Guess sub-brand Guess Jeans will launch in India through a long-term franchise agreement with Tata Group’s multi-category e-commerce platform, Tata CLIQ.

As part of this collaboration, Tata CLIQ will become Guess Jeans’ exclusive retailer in India, growing its retail footprint through brick-and-mortar stores and digital storefronts.

According to the brand, the collaboration between Guess Jeans and Tata CLIQ will be critical in extending distribution channels and supporting Guess Jeans’ ambition to expand its store network nationwide.

“As the next step in our global growth initiative for Guess Jeans, we expect a rapidly expanding and prosperous partnership with Tata CLIQ, which is part of the Tata Group in India,” said Nicolai Marciano, chief new business development officer, Guess Inc.

“Our brand’s legacy, heritage, and innovative outlook on denim, paired with the local knowledge and expertise of Tata Group, ensure a strong and enduring partnership.”

Guess Jeans is a West Coast lifestyle brand founded by Nicolai Marciano. The brand offers a full line of core basics, concentrating on denim, that captures Guess’s spirit.

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Questions & Answers

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Which Indian company is partnering with Guess Jeans for its launch?

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Guess Jeans is partnering with Tata Group's multi-category e-commerce platform, Tata CLIQ. Tata CLIQ will be the exclusive retailer for Guess Jeans in India, managing both physical stores and digital sales.

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How does Guess Jeans plan to establish its presence in India?

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Guess Jeans plans to establish its presence through a long-term franchise agreement. This collaboration will lead to the growth of its retail footprint via brick-and-mortar stores and digital storefronts across the country.

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Who founded the Guess Jeans sub-brand?

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The Guess Jeans sub-brand, which is a West Coast lifestyle brand, was founded by Nicolai Marciano. He is also the chief new business development officer for Guess Inc.

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What is the main focus of the Guess Jeans product line?

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The Guess Jeans product line offers a full range of core basics, with a particular concentration on denim. The brand aims to capture the spirit of Guess through these offerings.

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