ITC Wills Lifestyle's 2014 tie-up with Franchise India for pan-India store expansion resurfaces

Resurfacing a June 2014 move, ITC Wills Lifestyle had appointed Franchise India Brands to support expansion of its exclusive fashion-store network, with opportunities targeted across metros and Tier 2 cities. The chain markets formal, casual and partywear under Wills Classic, Wills Sport and Wills Clublife.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 05:34 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ITC Wills Lifestyle appointed Franchise India Brands to support expansion of its exclusive fashion-store network across India, targeting metros and Tier 2 cities through franchise opportunities. The retailer sells formal, casual and partywear under Wills Classic, Wills Sport and Wills Clublife.

Why this matters

The resurfaced 2014 tie-up aligns with recent signals on ITC Wills Lifestyle’s franchise-led expansion across India and its plan to tap Franchise India for pan-India growth.

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