Thomas Scott India Ltd. inks 5-year licensing deal for Forever 21 in India, Nepal, Bangladesh
Thomas Scott (India) Limited has secured a 5-year licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group for Forever 21 in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. TSIL will manage product design, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. The company also becomes a Global Designated Supplier. This partnership aims to scale Forever 21 in the region.
This agreement represents a major strategic expansion for Thomas Scott (India) Limited, involving a globally recognized brand and significant operational responsibilities across multiple countries. It has the potential to substantially impact the company's revenue and market position.
The company has entered into a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with a well-known international brand, which is expected to drive growth and expand its market presence. The appointment as a Global Designated Supplier further diversifies its revenue streams.
Thomas Scott (India) Limited (TSIL) has entered into a significant Licensing Agreement & Global Designated Supplier Agreement with F21 IPCO LLC, a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group, for the Forever 21 brand in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Under this long-term arrangement, TSIL will serve as the exclusive licensee, responsible for the product design, development, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and e-commerce operations of Forever 21 in the specified territories. Additionally, TSIL has been appointed as a Global Designated Supplier, empowering it to manufacture Forever 21 products for the brand's international partner network. This appointment leverages TSIL's in-house manufacturing capabilities for an additional B2B supply stream.
The agreement is set for an initial term of five years, with an option to extend for another five years. The commercial consideration involves royalty payments on net sales of licensed products and supply/wholesale margins for products manufactured and supplied by TSIL. This partnership is expected to bolster TSIL's capabilities in building and scaling fashion brands, contributing to its strategy of expanding its portfolio of international fashion brands. The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹254.9 crore in FY26, marking a 58.3% year-on-year growth.
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