Chicco to tap Indian market for sourcing and retail expansion

Italian health and wellness products major Artsana SPA announces that it will start sourcing apparel and shoes for its baby care brand, Chicco, from India in the global markets. The company, which opened the first branded Chicco outlet in Delhi recently, also said it will expand its retail operation to 10 exclusive stores across the country by 2011 and tap departmental and pharmacy chains. Such new expansion move of the overseas major in the Indian retail segment is signaling a new opportunity for the signage sector, benefiting in-store signage companies, sign makers, print providers, etc.