K+ by Helanka Named Strongest Footwear Brand of the Year at Platinum Excellence Awards 2026

K+ by Helanka has been awarded the Strongest Footwear Brand of the Year at the Platinum Excellence Awards 2026, one of Sri Lanka's most recognized platforms for industry achievement, marking a defining moment in the brand's continued rise across the country's footwear market.

The award reflects a deliberate strategy built around three pillars: product quality, design relevance, and distribution reach. Over the past year, K+ has expanded its retail presence, introduced new collections and strengthened its supply chain to ensure consistent availability nationwide.

"This recognition belongs to every person who helped build K+ into what it is today, our teams, our retail partners and most importantly, our customers. It motivates us to hold ourselves to an even higher standard going forward." – Helanka team

Behind the award is a cross-functional effort spanning product development, design, logistics and retail execution. K+'s ability to scale while maintaining quality has been central to earning the loyalty of a broad and diverse customer base across Sri Lanka.

The brand also credits its partner network across supply chains, distribution and retail for enabling the consistency and reach that this recognition reflects.

In addition, K+ by Helanka has been actively contributing to the growth of the local footwear industry through initiatives such as the Colombo International Shoe Fair, conducted annually across different districts in Sri Lanka. This initiative has played a key role in supporting industry development, driving economic activity and strengthening market access for stakeholders across the value chain further reinforcing the significance of this award as a milestone achievement for the brand.

For K+, the Platinum Excellence Award is a checkpoint, not a ceiling. The focus ahead is on deeper product innovation, expanded market access and reinforcing the trust that customers have placed in the brand.