Brands
Sam & Marshall Eyewear’s strategic expansion redefines success with 115 per cent growth
Mumbai: Sam&Marshall Eyewear, a leading innovative brand in the eyewear industry, is experiencing a surge this year. The company is on track to serve a staggering 100,000 customers by year’s end, reflecting a remarkable 115 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2023. Sam and Marshall Eyewear has served an impressive 25,000 customers by mid-May 2024. This highlights the brand’s growing popularity fueled by customer demand, strategic online partnerships, and a commitment to exceptional design.
The 2023 Economic Times awardee for the Fastest Growing MSME – Micro is consistent in launching new and exciting designs, Sam&Marshall Eyewear boasts an impressive collection of over 2,500 pieces. Sam&Marshall Eyewear is amplifying its brand presence through strategic online partnerships and a commitment to social media engagement with over 35,700 engaged followers on Instagram and a monthly website reach exceeding five million. The company has established a presence on leading online marketplaces such as Flipkart and Amazon. This allows the brand to tap into the vast user base of these platforms and make their trendy and functional eyewear collections readily available to a wider customer base. The brand is fostering a space for style inspiration, product education, and direct customer interaction.
“The eyewear industry is constantly evolving. Sam&Marshall will keep growing by staying ahead of the curve,” With a focus on customer satisfaction, strategic partnerships, and commitment to offering quality and style, the brand is well-positioned to solidify its place as a leading force in the eyewear industry said Sam & Marshall founder Abdus Samad.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
