Raymond Lifestyle appoints Ankur Kohli to lead business development for lifestyle brands
Raymond Lifestyle has named former Bata India executive Ankur Kohli as Head of Business Development for Lifestyle Brands, with a mandate to support retail-network expansion and improve productivity.
What happened
Raymond Lifestyle has appointed Ankur Kohli as Head of Business Development for Lifestyle Brands to support retail-network expansion and productivity. Kohli
Key facts
- 16-year career with Bata India
Why this matters
Ankur Kohli’s addition gives Raymond Lifestyle deeper network-development expertise, potentially enhancing its ability to secure locations, scale formats and evaluate expansion partnerships.
What to watch
- Announced store-opening targets, franchise additions or new-city entries in the next two quarters.
- Changes in retail-network count, store format mix and area under operation in investor disclosures.
- Same-store sales growth, retail margins and inventory turns, indicating whether expansion is productivity-led.
- Senior real-estate, franchise operations or brand leadership hires that signal a broader network buildout.
- New mall/high-street lease announcements or partnerships for Raymond, Park Avenue, ColorPlus or other lifestyle labels.
- Prioritize high-street, mall and franchise opportunities in tier-2 and tier-3 cities alongside selective metro infill.
- Review store productivity by format, brand and catchment; relocate, resize or exit weaker locations.
- Strengthen franchisee pipeline, site-approval processes and landlord negotiation discipline.
- Expand distribution for lifestyle brands through shop-in-shops and multi-brand retail partnerships where standalone stores are uneconomic.