Brands
Arjoon Bose joins Coach as VP marketing for Emea and India
LONDON: Coach has handed the keys to its marketing playbook across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India to Arjoon Bose, appointing him vice president marketing as the American fashion label sharpens its focus on a new era of growth.
Bose, who takes on the role from London, brings with him a formidable global résumé and a reputation for marrying brand craft with commercial momentum. His brief is clear. Reintroduce Coach, proudly known as America’s Original House of Leather, to a new generation of consumers through self expression, creativity and modern confidence, while staying true to its New York roots.
Announcing the move, Bose described the appointment as a leap into the world of fashion and retail after years at the helm of global consumer brands. He spoke of a renewed approach to brand building at Coach and the opportunity to work with international teams to fuel the label’s worldwide momentum.
Before joining Coach, Bose served as global chief marketing and digital officer at Bel in Paris, steering brand and digital strategy across markets. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at General Mills, where he led everything from premium ice cream to better for you snacking across Europe, Australia, Asia and Latin America. His tenure included senior leadership of Häagen Dazs and the founding of General Mills’ venture arm, 301 INC Europe.
Earlier in his career, Bose cut his teeth at L’Oréal, spending ten years across India and Europe and playing a pivotal role in the creation and global rollout of brands such as Garnier Men and Ultimate Blends. Along the way, he built a track record for launching products that travelled well, grew fast and spoke clearly to changing consumer tastes.
At Coach, Bose will report into the global leadership team at parent company Tapestry and work closely with regional and international partners to drive brand relevance across diverse markets.
For Coach, the appointment signals an intent to blend heritage with modern storytelling. For Bose, it marks a return to fashion with a marketer’s eye and a storyteller’s instinct, ready to take a storied label into its next chapter.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
