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Knockout opens multi-level fashion store at HLP Social Square in Zirakpur
Fashion retailer Knockout opened a multi-level store at HLP Social Square in Zirakpur, taking its network to 10 stores across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The outlet sells menswear, womenswear and kidswear from brands including U.S. Polo, Guess, Gap and Nautica.
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What it means for the format
Knockout’s multi-level Zirakpur opening broadens its regional reach to 10 stores and reinforces the appeal of multi-brand family-fashion formats in high-traffic mixed-use destinations.
Next on the rollout
- Announcement of an 11th store or entry into Haryana/Chandigarh.
- New brand partnerships or exclusive shop-in-shop concepts at Knockout.
- Festive-season promotions, loyalty programs, or digital commerce launches tied to the Zirakpur outlet.
- Leasing activity by competing fashion retailers at HLP Social Square or nearby Zirakpur retail developments.
- Evidence of sustained footfall, repeat shopping, or additional floors/categories being added to the store.
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A 10-store regional footprint is still small, and a multi-level format raises fixed costs, staffing needs, and inventory complexity. In a crowded branded-apparel market, adding labels such as U.S. Polo, Guess, Gap, and Nautica may not create sufficient differentiation unless Knockout can sustain superior assortment, pricing, and footfall conversion.
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