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

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The post Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

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Accent Group picks up Glue, Next Athleisure in expansion play

Inside Retail

Apparel firm Accent Group has entered into an agreement to buy up the Glue Store and Next Athleisure businesses for $13 million. Glue Store, along with the NAL wholesale and distribution business, provides an established and complimentary platform to accelerate our fast growing apparel business.”.

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Sotto heads to the US with NYFW debut 

Inside Retail

Sydney-based womenswear label Sotto Brand has made its debut at New York Fashion Week with its SS24 collections, eyeing global expansion. The show also introduced Sotto Brand’s first venture into footwear and accessories. Founded in 2019 by Lauren Mariani as a lingerie brand, Sotto Brand quickly expanded into complimentary apparel.

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Propel Group to sell Driza-Bone business

Inside Retail

Propel Group is selling its water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart via her S Kidman and Co pastoral company. Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year.

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VF Corp’s global CCO on the “tremendous opportunities” in emerging markets

Inside Retail

Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG and US-based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership to solidify their presence in the growing markets of Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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Modibodi was a pioneer in period underwear. Can it reinvent itself for Gen Z?

Inside Retail

If not entirely mainstream today, period underwear and other leakproof apparel are certainly more common than they were 10 years ago, so it’s not surprising that brands are starting to rethink how they advertise these products, too. Leakproof apparel is no longer niche, and our evolved brand identity reflects that.

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

Inside Retail

Last week, the preppy US-based lifestyle and apparel brand Rowing Blazers appointed Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. I am confident that her track record in apparel and deep experience as a merchant will have an incredible impact on our customers, our community and our business.”

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