Ritabhari Chakraborty Graces the Relaunch of Bata’s Iconic First Store in Kolkata

Bata is a name that every Indian knows. Recently, the brand celebrated a very special moment. They have reopened their first-ever store in India, located at the Grand Hotel in Kolkata. This store, known as 0001 Grand Hotel, first opened in 1982. Now, it has been redesigned to look modern and stylish while keeping its old soul alive.

A Mix of Old Memories and New Style

Kolkata and the nearby town of Batanagar have always been the heart of Bata’s journey in India. The new store is quite large, covering 3,200 square feet.

When you walk in, the store feels fresh and modern, but it also feels like home. The designers added special patterns and decorations inspired by Kolkata’s culture. This way, even though the store looks new, it still feels like a part of the city.

A Special Guest: Ritabhari Chakraborty

To celebrate the opening, the famous Bengali actress Ritabhari Chakraborty visited the store. She represents the beauty and culture of Bengal.

Ritabhari shared how much Bata means to her. She said that Bata is part of every Bengali home and brings back many childhood memories. She loved how the new store feels warm and familiar, even with its new, trendy look.

Why This Store is Important

Bata India’s leaders, like Badri Beriwal, believe that Eastern India-and especially Kolkata-is very important for the brand’s future.

The relaunch of the Grand Hotel store is part of a bigger plan. Bata wants to:

Modernize Shopping: Make stores look more attractive and comfortable for shoppers.

Keep Growing: Open and upgrade more stores across India.

Stay Relevant: Show that Bata is not just about "school shoes," but also about fashion and style for today's generation.

What’s Next?

This relaunch is a "thank you" to the city where it all began. Moving forward, Bata plans to update many other important stores across India. They want to make sure that no matter where you are, walking into a Bata store feels like a premium and happy experience.

Quick Facts about the New Store:

Location: Grand Hotel, Kolkata (Store 0001).

First Opened: 1982.

New Look: Modern design with local Kolkata art.

Goal: To give customers a better and more exciting place to shop for shoes.

Whether you are looking for comfortable daily shoes or something stylish for a party, the new Grand Hotel store is ready to welcome you back to where it all started.