MARIE CLAIRE PARIS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST SALON IN CHENNAI

• The Salon, which is Marie Claire Paris’ first outlet in Chennai, is brought to the country by B2C Network LLP - the exclusive Licensee for Marie Claire Paris Salon, Salon & Wellness, Just Nails and IIWA.

 Chennai, 4^th July, 2019: Marie Claire Paris, the exclusive French lifestyle brand that forayed into the Indian beauty and wellness sector with the launch of its Salons and Salon & Wellness centers in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and New Delhi now launches its first Salon in Chennai at the RK Salai; inaugurated by Mr. Roberto Bre, Head of Marie Claire Paris, Brand development India.

(L-R) Mr. Pranab Nath- Chennai Franchisee, Mr. Vittal Shetty- B2C Network’s CEO, Mr. Roberto Bre- Head of Marie Claire Paris, Brand development India, Ms. Vandana Bhardwaj- B2C Network’s MD & Spokesperson, Mr. Fayaz Salahudeen- B2C Network’s MF associate

Celebrating the launch by adding a bit of glitz and glamour with the Chennai Franchisee – Mr. Pranab Nath, B2C Network’s MD & Spokesperson Ms. Vandana Bhardwaj, B2C Network’s CEO Mr. Vittal Shetty, B2C Network’s MF associate Mr. Fayaz Salahudeen and Mr. Roberto Bre, the Global representative of Marie Claire Paris, Licensing Business along with other guests were offered unique experiential at the salon that left them relaxed and pampered at the end of the night.

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Ms. Vandana Bhardwaj, the Managing Director and Spokesperson of B2C Network LLP said, “We are proud to launch Chennai’s first Marie Claire Salon at RK Salai. The salon, providing a unique blend of product and expertise, offers an array of some the best in class services including hair care rituals, skin rejuvenation and Wedding makeup for customers looking for peaceful pampering by internationally trained staff.

Mr. Roberto Bre, Head of Marie Claire Paris, Brand development India, Said, We are very pleased with the response we have received for Marie Claire Salons in India.  All salons will be established in Malls, high street zones and premium retail hubs drawing huge footfalls and we are looking forward to achieve a sizeable market share for Marie Claire for Beauty business in India.”

(L-R) Mr. Roberto Bre- Head of Marie Claire Paris, Brand development India, Ms. Vandana Bhardwaj- B2C Network’s MD & Spokesperson

B2C Network intends to open more than 100 Marie Claire Salon & Wellness centers in India via franchising, as well as over 20 vocational training academies in the next 5 years. Its objective is to provide the best quality services where clients feel homely and to train cum employ skilled manpower through IIWA Academy.

Olyvens & Co, part of Olympic Ventures, is the Master Franchisor for Marie Claire in Chennai Region. Mr.Fayaz Salahudeen, MD of Olympic Ventures said, “We are happy to be a part of a Global Brand like Marie Claire and happy to launch our first store in Chennai today. We are looking at expanding to atleast another 15 – 20 stores in Chennai by end of 2020”.

About B2C Network LLP:

B2C Network LLP is the exclusive Franchisor for Marie Claire Paris Salon, Salon & Wellness, Just Nails and IIWA (International Institute of Wellness and Aesthetics). The Founders & Directors of B2C Network LLP are in the business of Salon / Wellness / Vocational Academy since last 18 years. B2C Network has a crystal clear strategy on building salons and wellness academies with international accreditation in India. B2C Network LLP had launched Marie Claire Paris in India on the 5^th of May, 2018.

About Marie Claire:

Marie Claire, an international monthly magazine was first published in France in 1937. Marie Claire magazine focuses on women around the world and global issues and also covers health, beauty, and fashion topics. With an immense popularity of the magazine, Marie Claire has become a leading brand covering a wide range of other verticals like clothing, cosmetics, watches, sunglasses, bags, shoes, accessories and much more in the field of fashion and beauty across many countries. The brand Marie Claire stands for fashion, balance, creativity, well-being and expertise.