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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

The mistakes of history The first Uniqlo store in the US was opened at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, in September 2005. It opened two more mall stores in 2005 and ended up closing the lot in short order. It emphasises minimalist clothing basics that feature significant investment in fabric technology and design.

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How Nookie designer Nikita Sernack got her start in fashion

Inside Retail

Nikita Sernack, the Australian designer behind cult evening brand Nookie, recently debuted her new fashion brand, Rumer, at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week earlier this month to a full house of industry professionals. IR: Did you have much experience/support around you when you launched Nookie in 2005?

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How Lexus embraces design to maintain a “provocative” flair

Design Week

To even a casual observer, it’s clear that Lexus has embraced design over the last decade. Its annual design awards, which spotlight young creatives from around the world, has been running since 2013. The luxury car brand also has a presence at international design festivals, most notably at Milan Design Week since 2005.

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How international gaming giant Razer designs stores for gamers, by gamers

Inside Retail

Founded in San Diego in 1998, before being purchased by current chief executive and creative director Min-Liang Tan in 2005, the business has made a name for itself through its gaming laptops, accessories, software, and signature ‘black box’ store design. billion by 2027. And the collaborations go both ways.

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New Zealand’s Deadly Ponies to open first Australian store

Inside Retail

The store is designed in collaboration with Auckland-based interior designer Katie Lockhart and is described as a “representation of the brand’s aesthetic evolution; a serene space to live and breathe the magic that is Deadly Ponies”. “The The store is scheduled to open on August 4 on High Street in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale.

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Grosvenor appoints new Liverpool ONE lead

Retail Focus

Chris joined Grosvenor in 2005 and has held various finance positions in Grosvenor Property UK and the broader Grosvenor business. I joined Grosvenor in 2005 to work on the project, so to return and lead the team into the 15-year anniversary of Liverpool ONE is very rewarding. .

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Perspex Distribution Ltd Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in the Thermoplastic Industry

Retail Focus

Gaining new customers through a strong reputation for excellent customer service, Perspex Distribution quickly expanded to 3 branches by 2005 offering distribution across large parts of the UK. The post Perspex Distribution Ltd Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in the Thermoplastic Industry appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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