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

Inside Retail

Bloodied, but not bowed, Uniqlo corrected its initial mistake by opening a SoHo, New York street flagship in November 2006. It will offer women’s and men’s clothing, footwear and accessories on two levels. Strategically, it had been a bad decision to launch in the US in malls before the brand had any recognition there.

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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

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Founded by Gabbay and Ralph Gindi in 2006, Bluestar Alliance’s portfolio of brands includes Hurley, Bebe, and Tahari. “Bluestar continues to strategically build its portfolio and we see Scotch & Soda as a unique fit,” said Joseph Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance. The company manages a current portfolio of more than 300 licensees.

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Brandbank Group names Peter Halkett as its new CEO

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Halkett was formerly CEO at APG & Co – the parent of Sportscraft, Saba, and Jag – between 2015 and 2020 and at Kathmandu between 2006 and 2014. He said the business is “well positioned” to execute the next phase of its strategy, with strong brands, new systems, and a highly focused and energised team.

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Inside Spanish fashion brand Mango’s “very ambitious” US expansion plan

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Stephen Grenley: Mango has been present in the United States since 2006. This widespread physical presence and large online penetration [provide a] detailed knowledge of our customers which we use to deploy a successful strategy to respond to the needs of our customers at any moment, location or format.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

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Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. We have been able to achieve this through smart investment strategy, spending in the right areas and managing cash flow,” he said.

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Sheike to enter South Australia in major bricks-and-mortar push

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The brand launched online in 2006, and e-commerce is now a major contributor to the business, Kennedy said. Online is a major contributor to our business and one that we will continue to champion and invest in strongly – just like our bricks-and-mortar strategy. They really work hand in hand for us,” she said.

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Behind the breakup of Adidas and Reebok

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billion less than Adidas paid for it back in 2006. The focus for Adidas will now be on its “Own the Game” strategy, which it expects will fuel growth, gain market share and “create sustainable value” for its stakeholders. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) purchased Reebok last week for US$2.5 billion; US$1.3 Behind the breakup .

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