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How niche fandoms power Levi’s most successful collabs

Inside Retail

“Which brand can say that they’re the inventor of the blue jean,” Nuholt Huisamen, managing director of Levi Strauss & Co for East Asia Pacific, told Inside Retail. Each time I say that I get goosebumps, the blue jean is arguably the most impactful apparel item on the planet,” he stated.

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‘Storm on the horizon’ for retailers amid economic pressures

Inside Retail

per cent – retailers might be expecting tough economic conditions, as consumers are expected to cut back. . Customers were spending more on clothing, footwear and personal accessories, department stores and cafes and restaurants in July 2022, compared to the 12 months prior, and consumer sentiment was also up, by 3.9

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The Western retail rush: how India’s middle class is drawing iconic brands

Inside Retail

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. It’s all about growing the brand’s direct-to-consumer and omnichannel presence in the region. A changing mindset According to Jain, the consumer mindset in India has also undergone a profound evolution.

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NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders

RetailMinded

And parcel management, supply chain, inventory analytics and so much more. Georganne Bender, a retail thought leader and consumer anthropologist, wasn’t quite as interested in technology when reflecting on what retail needs to see in the year ahead but rather the merchandising in stores. Sure, AI is fun to explore.

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Young adults are feeling the pinch – here’s how retailers are responding

Inside Retail

According to the report – which used data from seven million Commonwealth Bank customers – younger adult consumers appear to be most significantly affected by rising interest and inflation rates, and are cutting spending accordingly. Spending among 35+ year old consumers had increased by 3.1 per cent on apparel, and by 9.7

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

Sustainable, direct-to-consumer fashion brand Allbirds promised to revolutionise the retail industry with stylish, comfortable, and environmentally-conscious footwear designs. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 Its valuation surged to over US$4 billion on its first day of trading in November 2021.

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From yoga to book club: How Lululemon is investing in digital events

Inside Retail

Having a diverse workforce was pivotal in helping sports apparel retailer Lululemon face the challenges Covid-19 brought to the business with fresh ideas, new programs and different perspectives. “In Who can teach yoga and educate our guests [Yim’s preferred term to consumers] better about our brand than our own people?”

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