<ul><li><keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> is planning to set up 15 premium experience stores across nine cities in India.</li><li>Samsung will add another 13 stores across nine cities- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Pune in phase 1.</li></ul>New Delhi: Korean electronics major Samsung is planning to set up 15 premium experience stores across nine cities in India by the end of this year to increase the share of high-end products in total sales, a company official said on Thursday. Samsung India D2C business senior director <keyword id="650893" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sumit-walia" source="Orion">Sumit Walia</keyword> told PTI that the trigger for expansion of premium experience stores follows the rise in share of its high-end products at brand stores and also two premium stores that were opened recently in Bengaluru and Delhi. "We are going on a rampage to go on expanding. We will open 15 premium experience stores like we have in Connaught Place and Opera House across nine cities by the end of this year. This format will be able to tap into the premium segment," Walia said. Samsung will add another 13 stores across nine cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Pune in phase 1. The company has opened the first premium experience store at Opera House in Bengaluru, which is spread over an area of around 33,000 square feet. It has opened another premium store in Delhi's Connaught Place spread in an area of around 4,000 square feet. Walia said that all premium experience stores will be operated by franchisees, where Samsung will showcase premium products suits based on lifestyle like work from home, living room scenario etc. "We have seen the share of our premium product doubling to 60-62 per cent at <keyword id="16993058" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-brand-stores" source="Orion">Samsung brand stores</keyword> in the last 1.5-2 years. At the premium experience store in Bangalore it has gone up to 80 per cent. Customers now want more out of their product which we are able to showcase at these premium experience stores," Walia said. Samsung has 1,700 brand stores across India. He did not disclose the amount of investment that will go in opening the stores but shared that franchisee owners will hire field experts like gaming specialist, chef, photographer etc. at each unit. "The experts will be around half of the total workforce that each premium experience store will have," Walia said. He said that the premium stores will house repair centres for mobile <keyword id="6355190" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Devices" source="Orion">devices</keyword> while the service will be provided at doorstep for consumer electronics. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/music-to-help-focus-home-design-many-tasks-that-ai-can-help-with/articleshow/99085155.cms">Music to help focus, home design &amp; many tasks that AI can help with</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/how-you-can-open-the-ai-chatbot-directly-from-macs-menu-bar/articleshow/98449632.cms#:~:text=Once%20you%20have%20downloaded%20the,simply%20click%20on%20'Open.'">ChatGPT just got more accessible: Here’s how you can open the AI Chatbot directly from Mac's menu bar</a>

Samsung plans 15 premium experience stores across 9 cities by December

In a bid to further expand its footprint in India, <keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> on Wednesday announced key organisational changes in the country to generate more synergies among its various businesses. The South Korean major appointed CH Choi as the new division leader for the Consumer Electronics business, while Jinsock Lee will be the division leader for the Network business. Lee will be based in Mumbai and Jongbum Park will continue to be the division leader for the Mobile business, the company said in a statement. Mohandeep Singh will be the new Head of Sales, Marketing and Operations for the consumer electronics business, while Raju Pullan will be the new Head, Sales and Retail for the Mobile business. Aditya Babbar will lead Product Marketing for the Mobile business. Asim Warsi, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, <keyword id="107877" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-india" source="Orion">Samsung India</keyword>, will be pursuing a different professional path and in that, he will continue to be engaged with Samsung India, according to the company. Industry sources told IANS that Warsi is poised to take up an advisory role in the company. The changes, said Samsung, will deliver an enriching and meaningful experience for consumers, as the company further expands its footprint in India and takes new strides in innovations driven by future technologies. "Three new teams are being created to improve operational synergies and consumer experiences," said the company. Dipesh Shah, Managing Director of Samsung R&amp;D Institute Bangalore, will also head a newly-created India Customer Experience (ICX) and Business Strategy team to create multiple device experience for the Indian consumers. The new Direct-To-Customer team will be headed by Sumit Walia, who will also lead the Corporate Marketing team. A new Enterprise Business team will be headed by Akash Saxenaa. The company said that these changes will help itto continue to serve its consumers and partners in India. SEE ALSO <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/urban-company-ola-uber-are-not-the-best-places-for-gig-workers/articleshow/88561764.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" style="">Urban Company is not the best place for gig workers anymore and Ola, Uber are the worst</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/nykaa-zomato-paytm-oyo-and-policybazaar-made-their-employees-millionaires/slidelist/88552831.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" style="">19 people who became millionaires by working for Indian tech startups</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/teachmint-has-acquired-3-startups-airlearn-teachmore-and-teachee-this-month/articleshow/88560790.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" style="">EXCLUSIVE | Teachmint has completed its third acquisition this month and it’s all part of its international play</a>

Samsung India shuffles top management to expand footprint in the country

<ul><li><keyword id="6354526" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="alia-bhatt">Alia Bhatt</keyword> was last seen in Nokia’s ad in May 2019.</li><li>The actor will now be a part of Samsung Galaxy family and will be the face of their smartphone portfolio.</li><li>Samsung is leaving no stone unturned to promote its new innovative foldable range of smartphones.</li><li>Over the course of next few days, weeks and months, Alia Bhatt will be involved in a robust campaign that entails digital and outdoor activations.</li></ul>Actor Alia Bhatt, who was last seen representing smartphone brand Nokia in 2019, will now be the face of Samsung India. Alia Bhatt will be promoting Samsung’s premium smartphones such as Galaxy Z Series foldable smartphones and foldable range Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. "We are happy to have partnered with Alia Bhatt for our foldable campaign in India. Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 are an amalgamation of style, premium looks, innovation and utility that promise a smooth smartphone experience for our young users. Alia’s immense popularity among young Gen Z and millennial consumers will help us deepen our bonds with them. Moreover, Alia's quality and depth of work resonates with Samsung's key values of openness and innovation,” said Sumit Walia, Senior Director, Samsung India. Speaking about the association, Alia Bhatt stated, “I have done a small test run with Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 and I feel they live up to every promise that the brand has made. Samsung’s new foldable phones look sleek and come in interesting colour options. I love the camera and the large cover screen, and also the fact that these foldable phones are very compact and portable. As for technology, it is truly cutting edge at the same time very user friendly and easy to navigate through.” “The campaign has shaped up really well. I really liked the script and the communication that Samsung wants to put forth. I am really excited for the campaign to break, now. I think Samsung has a strong presence and it is a very trusted brand. It is a pleasure to be a part of their journey while adding a little to my own,” Alia Bhatt added. Over the course of next few days, weeks and months, Alia Bhatt will be involved in a robust campaign that entails digital and outdoor activations. Alia Bhatt has always been on the forefront of brand communications and a trusted partner for marketers and brand managers to leverage their campaigns, cutting across industries. Alongside her cinematic accomplishments, the actor runs multiple charitable programmes hinged on sustainability and animal welfare. She has also made strategic investments in a few unicorns and has started up a kids wear label recently. Meanwhile, Samsung announced that pre-bookings for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 will open on August 24 in India.

After Nokia, Alia Bhatt will be the face of rival smartphone brand Samsung India

<keyword id="10591" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Samsung">Samsung</keyword> expanded its mid-range category and launched Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Pro in India. “Samsung J series holds leadership position in the mass-mid segment smartphone market and continues to witness a healthy demand from Indian customers. The superior specifications along with disruptive innovations of <keyword id="2695669" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-Pay">Samsung Pay</keyword> and <keyword id="4650333" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-camera">Social Camera</keyword> on these devices will further consolidate our leadership position,” said Sumit Walia, Director, Mobile Business, <keyword id="107877" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-India">Samsung India</keyword>. Both the smartphones sport a 13MP front camera with an f1.9 lens and back camera (flat back in Galaxy J7 Pro) with an f1.7 lens, and flash, features that were till now available only in Samsung’s flagship phones. Galaxy J7 Max, powered by a 1.6 GHz Octa-core processor, a 3,300mAH battery and 4GB of RAM makes multi-tasking seamless. Galaxy J7 Pro comes with a 1.6 Octa-core Exynos processor with 3GB of RAM and a 3,600mAH battery. Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Pro are priced at Rs 17,900 and Rs 20,900, respectively and will be available in black and gold colours. Galaxy J7 Max will be available across retail stores starting June 20, 2017 while Galaxy J7 Pro will hit the stores mid-July onwards. The two smartphones come with Samsung Pay Mini and Samsung Pay users can turn their Samsung smartphone into a wallet, storing credit and debit cards. Samsung also unveiled a Social Camera on new devices Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Pro. The social camera will enable customers to share, edit and discover photos, instantly. Users will be able to pin their contacts and social media within the camera and share their moments as they click.

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Samsung plans 15 premium experience stores across 9 cities by December

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