Footwear business Metro Brands Limited has opened its 800th brick-and-mortar store in India for comfort driven footwear brand FitFlop in Hyderabad and plans to open an additional 200 stores by the 2025 financial year.

Metro Brands Limited saw its shares increase in value by 1.87% after the news broke that it had opened its 800thstore, The Hindu Businessline reported. The new FitFlop store is located in Hyderabad’s busy shopping district Banjara Hills measures 716 square feet. The store houses the label’s full range of men’s and women’s footwear featuring soles which prioritise comfort and foot health. 
 
“As we celebrate the grand inauguration of our 800th store in India, I want to thank the team for their continued dedication and hard work that enables us to meet the growth plans we have targeted,” said Metro Brands Limited’s CEO Nissan Joseph, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. “Our expansion is driven by a commitment to deliver excellence in every pair of shoes we offer for the diverse markets of India. We take pride in owning our customers’ footwear wardrobe, offering a comprehensive product range that caters to all their footwear desires and needs. As we continue to expand our reach, we look forward to shaping the future of footwear retail in India, one resolute step at a time.”

Metro Brands Limited runs numerous footwear brands including Metro Footwear and Mochi and retails international brands including FitFlop and Fila in the Indian market. The business is also expanding its e-commerce operations to pursue an omni-channel growth strategy and reach shoppers across India.