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Bata joins the Leather Working Group
Bata has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG), a non-profit organization promoting responsible leather by minimizing the environmental impact of its production through a suite of tools and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) certification. “By joining forces with LWG, we gain the tools to adopt cleaner solutions, reduce ...
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Bata picks Blue Yonder’s merchandising and replenishment planning software
Swiss-based Bata has chosen to digitally transform its merchandising and replenishment planning with Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based Allocation & Replenishment solution. With Blue Yonder, a U.S. supply chain solutions provider, Bata will be able to improve the distribution of products according to customer need, optimize its processes, streamline operations, and deliver ...
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Bata aims to double its Italian franchise network in 3 years
Bata, the Lausanne-based shoemaker plans to increase the number of its stores in franchising from about 90 currently to 200 by the end of 2024. The expansion of the network will focus on opening stores in the center of towns with a population of 40,000-80,000. The brand is also interested ...
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Bata India names a new CEO
Bata India , which is India’s largest footwear retailer and the largest business of Switzerland-based Bata , has appointed Gunjan Shah as chief executive, effective June 21. He joins the company from the Indian food and beverage group Britannia and replaces Sandeep Kataria , who was promoted ...
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Bata appoints Sandeep Kataria CEO
Bata , the Lausanne-based shoemaker, has appointed Sandeep Kataria as global chief executive, replacing Alexis Nasard , who led the company for nearly five years. Nasard stepped down to pursue a professional opportunity outside the company and the change is effective immediately. Kataria joined Bata in 2017 as ...