Saturday, March 27, 2010

Anoushka Shankar inaugurated new store Shoppers Stop at Mantri Mall


Shoppers Stop, India’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination today launched its Third store in Bengaluru at the Mantri Mall at Malleshwaram. The inauguration took place with a Diya lighting ceremony by renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar, who is also now the brand ambassador of Shoppers Stop’s exclusive label- Haute Curry, along with Mr Govind Shrikhande- Customer Care Associate and Chief Executive Officer, Shopper’s Stop Ltd. This new store at Bengaluru also marks the thirtieth (30th) store of Shoppers Stop in the country.



Shoppers Stop at Mantri Mall, Malleshwaram sprawls over 42,000 square feet spanning across two levels (Ground and first floor). The ample space ensures an uncluttered, smooth and luxuriant shopping environment. Each floor has an entrance facing the mall atrium. At the ground level entry customers will find an array of crème de la crème brands in cosmetics, perfumes, jewellery, personal accessories, ladies footwear, bags, and western apparel. Categories such as, men’s formals, casuals, men’s ethnic wear, sportswear, kids apparel and toys, Mothercare & Early Learning Centre are located on the first floor.







Anoushka Shankar, Brand Ambassador of Haute Curry added, “I personally love the garden city of Bengaluru and the new store of Shoppers Stop is a wonderful addition to the already fashion conscious city. Malleshwaram is always buzzing with the youth population and its great news for them that their favourite brands are now just a stone throw away. I am delighted to see the Haute Curry section at the new Shoppers Stop store, stocked with the latest Spring-Summer collection created out of vibrant colours.”







Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Govind Shrikhande – Customer Care Associate & President & Chief Executive Officer, Shopper’s Stop Ltd. said, “The launch of our Third store in Bengaluru is testimony to Shoppers Stop’s popularity and acceptance with our esteemed customers in Bengaluru. With spacious interiors and a prolific variety of brands, we are certain that our customers will be delighted to have an additional fashion landmark in the Garden city of Bengaluru.”



He further added, “We enjoy a large base of our loyalty programme, First Citizen, members in Bengaluru. This new store at Malleswaram will cater as a convenient fashion destination for our loyalty programme members who reside in the catchment.”


Keeping with its Bridge to luxury positioning, the new store at Malleshwaram houses array of top notch brands like Austin Reed - a premium brand of corporate wear from UK , MUSTANG - Europe's renowned jeanswear and lifestyle brand French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Esprit, etc. Besides brands, Shoppers Stop also retails a range of merchandise under its exclusive labels namely Stop, Kashish, Life, Haute Curry, Elliza Donatein, Insense, i Jeanswear, Mario Zegnoti, Vettorio Fratini and Push & Shove, amongst others.



The new Store will also house Mothercare – world-renowned brand for maternity, baby and childcare products. Known for its uniformly high standard of quality worldwide, Mothercare stocks a variety of products for mothers-to-be, new borns, toddlers and children till eight years of age, the focus being on function, comfort and safety, without compromising on style.



There’s a pleasant surprise for little kiddies. The new Shoppers stop store will present Early Learning Centre (ELC) to its Bengaluru customers for the first time ever! UK’s number one educational toy brand, ELC, provides a host of educational stimulating toys for children between 0-6 years of age. ELC is committed to partnering with mothers in helping their children get the best possible start in life.




At Shoppers Stop emphasis is given to customer convenience with customer friendly signage, alteration desk, customer service desk with gift wrapping service, exclusive First Citizen Members’ lounge ,baby changing room, Physically challenged trial rooms to name a few.


The new store offers a complete and wholesome shopping experience for the family, and has the best available for those looking for a better lifestyle and fashion experience. All in all, the new store is breathtaking in all its grandeur and houses the trendiest and most fashionable labels in town.