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Bonjour says good morning to bamboo socks
MUMBAI: Socks are socks, right?
But no, not for the sock connoisseur!
They are very selective about the socks they wear. 100 per cent cotton socks, socks that breathe, are preferred in a country like India, especially in the more hot, humid cities or towns.
Then some executives like – Sunil Lulla – he of MTV fame – like to collect their highly colourful socks. Others have their socks differently coloured with the days on each. Many a company has special socks manufactured and have their brands put on them and they are given away to senior executives or to visitors at exhibitions. And yet others go for the plain vanilla, bland black and white socks, every day of the week.
The 47 year old Bonjour Socks brand is now banking on users going for its innovative bamboo sock range. Designed with an eco-friendly and sustainable fabric, this new collection promises a blend of comfort, style, and utility, making it a new year gift.
The bamboo socks range features multiple color options and boasts qualities such as odour resistance, breathability, and durability, catering to the evolving needs of today’s consumers. Bamboo, known for its natural antibacterial properties, ensures that these socks provide a fresh and hygienic experience throughout the day.
Simultaneously, Bonjour has kicked off its 7 Days No Smell campaign. The campaign features an engaging short film that highlights the remarkable odour-resistant quality of the bamboo socks, showcasing their ability to remain fresh even after seven days of wear. (Now if the socks don’t live up to that promise, Bonjour might run into a spot of bother. Because s consumer might dare wear them for the seven days and if they smell, it might start off a viral campaign! Bonjour, are you listening?)
The bamboo socks range are to be made available at affordable prices (according to the company) across Bonjour’s retail outlets and online stores. Bonjour serves more than 17,000+ retailers and over 180+ distributors across India.
“At Bonjour, we are committed to innovation and sustainability. Our new bamboo socks range is a testament to this vision, offering customers a product that is not only eco-friendly but also high-performing,” says Bomjour Socks MD Rajkumar . “With the 7 Days No Smell campaign, we aim to inspire confidence and provide a delighttful solution for daily comfot and hygiene.”
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Samsung India mobile chief quits after 18 years
Raju Antony Pullan’s exit leaves a gaping hole at the top as Chinese rivals tighten their grip
GURGAON: Raju Antony Pullan has had enough. The senior vice-president and head of Samsung India’s mobile phone business has put in his papers after 18 years at the Korean giant, a tenure long enough to have watched the company stride to the top of India’s smartphone market and then stumble, badly, as Chinese upstarts muscled in.
Pullan, who ran sales, marketing and every last function of the smartphone business, tendered his resignation on Thursday and is currently serving out his notice period. Samsung has not named a successor. It has a second line of leadership waiting in the wings, Aditya Babbar and Hiren Rathod among them, but no decision has been made on who steps up.
The timing is awkward. Samsung has been haemorrhaging market share to Chinese brands and now clings to a top-two position only in the premium segment, where it scraps it out with Apple. Losing the man who stewarded the mobile business through its best and worst years hardly helps steady the ship.
A company that once owned India’s smartphone market is now fighting to stay relevant in it. Pullan’s departure is less a footnote than a flashing red light.
