Canon India opens Gen-Z version of its retail outlet

Imaging products major Canon announced the launch of a Gen-Z version of its retail outlet Canon Image Square 3.0 in India.

Canon Image Square 3.0 will be an experiential imaging destination and would provide click-to-print experience and the idea is to transform retail outlets into a destination, attracting customers to experience a whole new imaging revolution, the company said in a statement.

Kazutada Kobayashi, President, and CEO, Canon India said, "We had launched our 1st CIS store in 2010 and over the course of these eight years, CIS has supported the two quintessential pillars of our outreach in the country; Innovation and Customer Delight. Moving forward into our 21st year in the country, this launch is in alignment with our future growth plans; including retail expansion and deeper regional penetration into Tier-II, III and Tier-IV cities. We have opened 250 CIS stores, across 200 cities and we envision to strengthen this outreach further with the 3.0 stores."

"We take pride in being total solution providers in the imaging arena. Taking our approach ahead, today's launch will be accompanied by the launch of our new service 'hdAlbum EZ, which will be available at select CIS stores. This intuitive service would enable our customers to select the best design, creative and layout options for their images, which will be printed as photo albums for them on our flagship product, DreamLabo 5000," Kobayashi added.

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Eddie Udagawa, Vice President, Consumer Imaging & Information Centre, Canon India said, "We are delighted to expand our retail division with the launch of CIS Version 3.0 which is primarily a one-stop-shop for all photography and imaging enthusiasts that offers interactive consumer engagement. Currently, we are revamping and upgrading 30 existing stores to Version 3 by the end of this year. The idea is to transform imaging into an experiential activity that not only captures one's imagination but also enhances creativity while making memories. We look forward to receiving great feedback from our customers and add value to their imaging experience."