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Agilitas acquires exclusive rights for Lotto brand in India, Oz, SA

SportzPower Team
Apr 19, 2024 20:04

Indian sports and athleisure company Agilitas Sports has acquired exclusive licensing rights to design, manufacture, and distribute Italian shoe brand Lotto in India, Australia, and soon South Africa for a period of 40 years for an undisclosed fee.

Agilitas Sports, which acquired the rights from WHP Global, is co-founded by former PUMA India and South-East Asia managing director Abhishek Ganguly. 

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