<p>Footwear manufacturer Bata India is in talks with sportswear giant Adidas for a strategic partnership, <em>CNBC-TV18</em> reported on Thursday, citing sources.</p><p>The retailer, which houses brands such as Hush Puppies and Scholl, is likely to tie up with Adidas for the Indian market, as per the report.</p><p>Bata India, the flagship of Netherlands-based Bata BN, has more than 2,050 stores across the country, according to its latest annual report.</p>.Bata India appoints Gunjan Shah as CEO.<p>The talks with Adidas are likely at an advanced stage with final deal contours in the works, <em>CNBC-TV18</em> said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.</p><p>The report came in after the Gurugram-based manufacturer in its annual report mentioned that it has expanded its range of "sneaker" shoes to more than 500 of its stores in a bid to cater to increased youthwear demand.</p><p>Adidas and Bata India did not immediately respond to <em>Reuters</em>' request for a comment.</p>
<p>Footwear manufacturer Bata India is in talks with sportswear giant Adidas for a strategic partnership, <em>CNBC-TV18</em> reported on Thursday, citing sources.</p><p>The retailer, which houses brands such as Hush Puppies and Scholl, is likely to tie up with Adidas for the Indian market, as per the report.</p><p>Bata India, the flagship of Netherlands-based Bata BN, has more than 2,050 stores across the country, according to its latest annual report.</p>.Bata India appoints Gunjan Shah as CEO.<p>The talks with Adidas are likely at an advanced stage with final deal contours in the works, <em>CNBC-TV18</em> said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.</p><p>The report came in after the Gurugram-based manufacturer in its annual report mentioned that it has expanded its range of "sneaker" shoes to more than 500 of its stores in a bid to cater to increased youthwear demand.</p><p>Adidas and Bata India did not immediately respond to <em>Reuters</em>' request for a comment.</p>