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Prepping for growth: Rowing Blazers’ new CEO is just the beginning

Inside Retail

How Rowing Blazers pulled off a successful gamble Rowing Blazers was founded by designer, archaeologist, and former US national team rower Jack Carlson in 2017. The company began by creating rowing blazers, in neutral and neon-hued tones, and has since diversified into a wider range of apparel and accessories, from sweaters to watches.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

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As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). First opened in 2017, Nio aimed to design an experience beyond just selling a car through its exclusive lounge concepts and on-site perks.

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What brands can learn from the Béis Wash marketing strategy

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The evolution of once seemingly functional items, such as luggage, shoes and the humble water bottle, into status symbols, has led particular brands to develop cult followings and created opportunities for new products and services that cater to these consumer obsessions. The #airportoutfit has amassed over 690.3 I know what I want.

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How Walmart’s partnership with Unspun is reshaping apparel retailing

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This cut-and-sew methodology also forces businesses to carry excess inventory due to the guessing game of consumer demand and ever-changing trends, resulting in a steady stream of waste. Unspun’s on-demand concept also allows for customisation and puts the manufacturing process much closer to home through localised production. “We

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“We see opportunity in changes”: BA&SH CEO on the evolving luxury market

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The story so far Grenade said the brand started its operations in the Asian market in 2017, and since then it has opened 49 stores (38 in China, six in Hong Kong, two in Singapore and one in Macau). The strategic plan for Asia Grenade said the brand’s luxury line exclusive to Asia would meet evolving affluent consumer demand. “We

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Sneaker Laundry’s Eugene Cheng unpacks the company’s Thai journey

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So I started the Sneaker Laundry and we were Australia’s first sneaker care shop in 2017,” he told Inside Retail. Physical locations matter While there are costs to physical retail, Cheng sees it as key to building trust with consumers and other stakeholders. “It Nothing really existed to look after your sneakers.

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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

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We obviously knew of the brand and – from a product and consumer perspective – we felt that it would fit in well with our business,” he said. “We Seamless channel movement In 2017, MFG finalised the acquisition of Fusion Retail Brands, which saw labels such as Williams, Mathers, Diana Ferrari and Colorado join its existing brands.

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