Tod’s captures luxury demand in Bengaluru with retail expansion
17 April 2026, Mumbai
Marking a decisive move to capture the rising demand for quiet luxury in India’s premier silicon hub, quintessential Italian heritage brand, Tod’s has inaugurated an exclusive pop-up boutique at UB City, Bengaluru. This retail activation follows a period of robust performance for the brand, which saw group revenues exceed €1.14 billion in recent fiscal cycles. The Bengaluru installation is not merely a seasonal showcase but a strategic response to a domestic luxury market projected to reach $10.6 billion by late 2026. By focusing on tactile, in-person brand experiences, Tod’s is navigating a shift where 74 per cent of luxury transactions in India still occur within physical brick-and-mortar environments, despite the rapid rise of digital commerce.
Capitalizing on the ‘Gommino’ legacy and modern craftsmanship
The pop-up centers on the brand’s core pillars: the iconic Gommino loafer and high-end leather accessories, which remain the primary drivers of its double-digit growth in leather goods. Industry analysts note, Bengaluru’s demographic - characterized by high-net-worth tech professionals and a growing appetite for ‘convenience luxury’ - serves as a critical testing ground for the brand’s broader South Asian expansion. The Indian consumer increasingly prioritizes artisanal integrity over fleeting trends, notes a regional retail strategist.
Headquartered in Sant’Elpidio a Mare, Italy, Tod’s SpA is a global leader in luxury footwear and leather goods, celebrated for its handcrafted excellence and timeless Italian lifestyle aesthetic.
The company operates a multi-brand portfolio including Roger Vivier, Hogan, and Fay, with the flagship Tod's brand accounting for the vast majority of its billion-euro annual turnover. While the United States and Europe remain primary revenue drivers, the group is aggressively targeting organic growth in India and Southeast Asia to offset volatility in other Asian corridors. With a history rooted in early 20th-century shoemaking, the group continues to invest in its domestic supply chain, training young artisans to preserve the technical know-how that underpins its premium market positioning.
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