Koutons Retail India, popularly known as Koutons, is the leading manufacturer of readymade fashion wear brand. The company started its journey in 1990 when D P S Kohli and his brother-in-law B S Sawheny set up Charlie Jeans.
In 1998 the company launched the brand Koutons and in 2002 it launched its first exclusive Koutons brand outlet. The company re-launched its brand ‘Charlie Outlaw’ in 2006. In the same year, the company changed its name to
Koutons Retail India, popularly known as Koutons, is the leading manufacturer of readymade fashion wear brand. The company started its journey in 1990 when D P S Kohli and his brother-in-law B S Sawheny set up Charlie Jeans.
In 1998 the company launched the brand Koutons and in 2002 it launched its first exclusive Koutons brand outlet. The company re-launched its brand ‘Charlie Outlaw’ in 2006. In the same year, the company changed its name to Koutons Retail India. In 2008 the company launched brand 'Les femme' for ladies and 'Koutons Junior' for kids.
Currently Koutons manufactures wide range of apparels in men, women and children wear. It has a network of more than 1420 outlets across India.The company owns leading brands like ‘Charlie Outlaw’, ‘Les Femme’, ‘Koutons Menswear’ and ‘Koutons Junior’. Koutons has also launched K2one an exclusive footwear brand for men.
The company acquired DBG Retail Holdings in 2007-08 and the latter is now a subsidiary of the company.
In September 2011, Koutons reported that lenders like Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India and Bank of Baroda had approved a corporate debt restructuring of its Rs 660 crore debt.
Awards
2009-
Koutons received the Award of 'Emerging Corporate' at the Corp Excel Award 2008 for National mSME Excellence on 30th Dec, 2009, organized by Corporation Bank.
Koutons received 'The Value Retailer of the Year' Award of Star Retailer on 27th November, 2009 organized by Franchise India.
Koutons received the 'Best Clothing Company of the Year' of CMAI’s Apex Awards on 21st December, 2009.
Koutons was also nominated for the 'Best Advertising Campaign of the Year' and 'Brand of the Year' for CMAI’s Apex Award.
2008
Koutons Retail India was award “Most Admired Fashion Group†at Images Fashion Awards ’08 Mumbai.
Awarded the “Brand of the Year Casual (SME) : Charlie Outlaw†by CMAI.
Award of Best Display at India International Garment Fair
Koutons Retail India Ltd has won the prestigious “Brand of the Year Mens Casual Wear (Large)†Award at the National Awards for the excellence in Apparel business organized by CMAI.
Franchise Award for Excellence in Franchising & Business Development- Retail.
Koutons was nominated in Textile & Apparel Category in Emerging India Awards by ICICI.
2007
Koutons Retail India Ltd has won the prestigious “Chain Store of the Year†Award at the National Awards for the excellence in Apparel business organized by CMAI.
Koutons is also credited with another award of “Brand Entrepreneur of the Year†Award at the APEX AWARDS 2007 organized by CMAI.
2006
1997-2000
The Company received an award for outstanding Domestic Sales from Clothing Manufacturers Association of India.
The Company received an award for best display of denim clothing from CMAI- Ashima Group.
The Company was awarded the title of “Best Menswear (Casual) Collection†by Apparel Exporters and Manufacturers association.
