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Why Sylcon
History
Starting off from a very humble background, Sylcon’s business journey began in the early 1940’s. The unique entrepreneurial spirit that has driven this family owned brand to become a household name across Kerala has now been refined, to establish three lines of businesses, across Fashion, Food and Supermarket segments in the B2C retail industry.
Purpose
Since 2021, Sylcon is on a unique Purpose led journey. Sylcon’s purpose is to provide every household an opportunity to connect to their passion for tried and trusted Customer experience by into B2C retail industry. This is further customized uniquely across Fashion, Food and Supermarket as the group is undertaking its transformation journey from 2021.
THE GROWTH OF A
BUSINESS EMPIRE
A LEGACY THAT SPANS
OVER 8 DECADES
Mr. Hamsoo had to go to Ceylon at the age of 12 (in 1942). To join a belt manufacturing factory as a helper. This company was owned by a Keralite. After 2 years, he started his own belt manufacturing factory in Ceylon. In 1950, he came to Chennai (then Madras) to set up a bag manufacturing company. 12 years later, he was cheated by his colleague who was supplying materials to Kerala and in 1963, he decided to move to Kochi and started a retail store named ‘Madras Plastic House’ in Broadway, which was renamed in 1965 as ‘Mariza’. This was also the time when shoes were ‘displayed’ in stores (previously they were usually hung).
In 1968, we started a showroom in Jos Junction and in 1989, we started a fashion store near Kavitha Theater where the fashion conscious customers from all over Kerala used to throng to buy garments and shoes for their entire family. (This was the major turning point for Sylcon Brand). This store functioned for 20 years. Almost all major brands of shoes were launched in Kerala by Sylcon. (Woodland, Lee Cooper, Red Tape, Phoenix, Clarks, Mescos.) In 2009 - we started expanding the Fashion (Shoes, Bags) business (Kottayam) and we currently have 13 outlets across 7 districts. Sylcon’s The depth of CX which the brand has gathered over 75 years - There was a desire to get this CX to home - via daily needs.
For over three decades, Sylcon has been
one of the most renowned and leading
footwear and fashion brands in Kerala.
Their customer friendly business model and
uncompromising quality across sales and
service has brought glory. Sylcon is committed
to ensure a unique and remarkable shopping
experience for their loyal clientele in every
possible way.
Looking back, the brand which had its
humble beginnings in the early 1940’s,
surged forward thanks to the Founder’s
business optimism, competitive spirit and
relentless pursuit of success. His unique
entrepreneurial spirit fuelled by strong
business ethics, has driven this family-owned
brand to be a renowned household name
across Kerala. Today, Sylcon has made its
mark across various businesses including
the fashion, food and supermarket segments
in the B2C retail industry.
PRIORITISING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Back in the 80’s, when shoe stores in Kerala
hung their products to display them, Hamzoo
set the benchmark by showcasing them in
shelves. The immaculately maintained stores
were committed to uphold a customer-centric
philosophy, and ensure no compromises when
it comes to comfort, quality and durability.
Today, Sylcon takes pride in having
introduced numerous prominent and
prestigious footwear brands into the Kerala
market including Woodland, Lee Cooper, Red
Tape, Phoenix, Clarks, Mescos and more.
In 2009, Sylcon initiated expansion of
the fashion, shoes and bags business into
Kottayam, resulting in 13 outlets across 7
districts. The brand also set up two stores
in Bengaluru and one in Mysuru in 2014, 16
showrooms across Attingal, Eratupetta and
Padma in 2019 and diversified and expanded
further in 2022 with 13 fashion showrooms,
2 supermarkets, a central kitchen and a
restaurant.
Owing to the impact of unparalleled
customer experience and employees’ loyalty
Sylcon has amassed in 8 decades, the brand
is incredibly notable at home and
beyond. The pulse of advancement has
kept the brand alive in the competitive
industry!
Our Growth Timeline:
1963
1 showroom (Fashion Division)
1989
Showrooms (Fashion Division)
2014
- Bengaluru (2 Shops), Mysuru
Our Sectors
We have a collection of some of the most iconic choices in footwear and bags that are designed to fit your lifestyle. And almost all the major brands of footwear like Woodland, Lee Cooper,...were launched in Kerala by Sylcon. With a really long history in this specific trade, we give our word that you will be more than satisfied with our product and service.
Shopping with Sylcon benefits you in more ways than one. You get the wide range of best quality products and service at the best rates. And it is our custom that every customer leaves our store with a smile on their faces.
If you are a lover of delicious and authentic food then you better check out Sylcon. Thanks to our Chefs, the food we make in our kitchen never ceases to satisfy any customer we serve.
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