Wills Lifestyle taps Franchise India to expand store network across metros and Tier 2 cities

ITC's apparel brand Wills Lifestyle has partnered with Franchise India to grow its retail footprint pan-India via the franchise route. The push spans its Classic, Sport, and Clublife sub-brands, targeting both metros and Tier 2 markets.

— Filed Tue, 30 Jun, 2026, 01:17 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

ITC's Wills Lifestyle apparel brand has tied up with Franchise India to expand its store network pan-India via the franchise route, targeting metros and Tier 2 cities across its Classic, Sport, and Clublife sub-brands.

Why this matters

Wills Lifestyle's franchise tie-up with Franchise India signals ITC's intent to scale apparel retail beyond metros into Tier 2 markets, building on its recent push to expand store network and footprint pan-India.

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