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

Inside Retail

That is a significant and rapid expansion and one that would draw investor scrutiny. GU has landed, too Uniqlo, though frequently referred to inaccurately as a ‘fast fashion’ retailer, is neither fast nor particularly at the cutting edge of trends. Sibling brand GU is more trendy, lower-priced and closer to a true fast fashion concept.

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Aje eyes US expansion with NYFW debut

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Australian fashion brand Aje has made its first “off-schedule appearance” at the New York Fashion Week. Mannequins dressed in key ‘Lumen’ looks were placed against organic stone structures complemented by Australian eucalyptus and protea plants, with accessories suspended midair.

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Fashion giant Decjuba plots Asia expansion with first store in Singapore

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Fashion retailer Decjuba is working on establishing a physical store in Singapore later next year and expanding into selling menswear and beauty products. Austin said that the opening of the store in Singapore in late 2024 is now Decjuva’s “No 1 focus” for the company’s expansion plans in Asia.

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Exclusive: Vietnamese fashion operator eyes international expansion plan

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In just 10 years, Vietnamese fashion retail operator Maison Retail Management International (MRMI) has built a network of more than 120 retail stores across 18 high-profile international fashion brands. A lucrative market for affordable fashion. It is targeting 30 per cent annual sales growth by 2025.

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Nere and far: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan talks UK expansion

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Not content with capturing the Australian and New Zealand market, Group CEO Felicity McGahan said that Nere – which strives to offer an affordable range of suitcases, travel bags and accessories – is adding another sticker to its passport by expanding into the United Kingdom. They can get the function and fashion at that accessible price.

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Lovisa pushes ahead with global expansion as profits rise

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Australian fashion jewellery chain Lovisa is continuing with its global expansion after profits jumped 20 per cent for the full year. The company says a key driver for sales was its continued global expansion where 172 new stores were opened during the year taking the total to 801 stores across 39 countries. Sales reached $596.5

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As sales grow, Lovisa charts offshore expansion

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Australian fashion jewellery chain Lovisa says it is ramping up its international expansion as sales continue to grow across its network. The expansion comes on the back of strong sales during the first 19 weeks of the financial year. Total store sales grew 60 per cent compared to last year as network expansion boosted volume.

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