Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving retail landscape, technology has swiftly moved from being a novelty to becoming the linchpin of both operational and customer-centric strategies. Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores.

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Compliantia

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This is particularly true for footwear and apparel retailers. Research cited by RetailDive indicates that consumer spending on goods like apparel, accessories, and footwear declined by 15.7% As a footwear or apparel retailer, your inventory throughout the year is determined by the changing seasons. Let’s get started!

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Mosaic Brands, the Australian apparel retail group, says it will open 40 new large-sized ‘mega stores’ this financial year as it transitions into what it describes as “a more ageless, value-driven, big-box retailer”. The plans were revealed along with the group’s annual result which saw a $33.5 million turnaround from a loss of $16.4

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 11, 2024

‘Muted’ Golden Quarter fashion sales were buoyed by a Black Friday boost to order volumes, while fashion revenues rose +6% compared to 2022 in December, the latest data from True Fit, the leading AI platform that decodes size and fit for consumers and apparel and footwear retailers.

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Parcel Pending

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability is the buzzword among both retailers and consumers in 2024. According to a recent NielsenIQ study, 78% of consumers claim a sustainable lifestyle is essential, and 30% are more likely to purchase sustainability-focused products. Statistics show that 57% of discarded apparel ends up in landfills.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

US apparel and footwear company VF Corporation is taking control of its The North Face (TNF) business in Australia and New Zealand by transferring from a distributor model to a direct-sales model. The company expects the transition to be completed by the second half of this year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The apparel brand known for popularising khakis and casual workwear in the late 80s and throughout the 90s has been undergoing a bit of a style and marketing revival in recent years. For us, what was really important was getting the brand focused and resetting a new strategy. Dockers is getting a facelift.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

General Manager for Brand Collective’s apparel brands Superdry and Replay Jeans , Alastair Davies is responsible for driving brand awareness and growth for the international brands across the ANZ region. On a global level, the brand’s marketing strategy is tied to its collaborations with teams, individuals, and sports events.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

According to David Hamaty, general manager for North Asia at Levi Strauss & Co, the decision to reopen the store in Kyoto was led by a desire to elevate the shopping experience for consumers. Beyond store decor and design, we’re also incorporating elements of the city’s culture within the apparel we retail in the store,” he explained.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

Earlier this month, popular US-based intimates brand Parade was acquired by Ariela & Associates International (AAI), a global manufacturer of branded and private-label apparel. Its campaigns featured a wide range of models across the gender spectrum with different skin tones, body types, and aesthetics.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

billion apparel industry in Australia. Despite a slight dip in 2020, the global apparel market is set to grow to about US$2 trillion by 2028, from US$1.79 Locally, women’s apparel represents the largest segment with an estimated market volume of US$11.86 billion; the men’s apparel market is about half of that, worth US$6.35

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2023

Modibodi names Kerry Cusack as executive director By Sean Cao Global absorbent apparel brand Modibodi has appointed Kerry Cusack as its new executive director, effective July 31. Based in Modibodi’s Head Office in Sydney, she will be responsible for leading the Modibodi global team, strategy, and execution.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2021

“Over the past few years, we’ve been focused on meeting consumers where they are already spending their time, such as the expansion of Disney store shop-in-shops around the world,” said Stephanie Young, president of Disney’s Consumer Products Games and Publishing. “We A good move for Disney? I think it is a good move for Disney.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 18, 2024

American specialty apparel retailer Zumiez has reported net loss of $51 million for the fourth quarter, compared to net income of $17.3 million in the prior-year period. The company, which has 25 stores in Australia, posted flat net sales, which were up only 0.6 per cent year on year to $429.3 For the full year, net sales dropped 8.6

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2021

With brands increasingly engaging in social change campaigns and leveraging their influence to be “purpose-led”, the time has come to ask a couple of big questions: is this a viable strategy, and how sceptical should we be of so-called “ brand activism ”? The post Consumers are wise to ‘woke washing’ – so where does that leave you?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. Retailers faced with rising delivery costs driven by shippers can implement several strategies to mitigate the problem, said Pope.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2024

In an exclusive interview, J Michael Prince, president and CEO of USPA Global, told Inside Retail about the pivotal strategies that have fueled the brand’s success. “We It maintains its unbreakable bond with the USPA and continues to be its official apparel partner,” he noted. With a resounding $2.4

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Evri’s partners will gain valuable insights into the Chinese market, including consumer behaviour, marketing and pricing strategies, product selection advice, and online operational strategies tailored to the unique demands of the Chinese market.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It’ll free up more financial resources for us to put into our growth strategy […] And I think it will naturally also just elevate the company and all of its brands as we compete for talent, as we compete for resources,” Haselden added.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In the fiercely contested and competitive footwear and apparel space, New Balance is one of the fastest-growing global sports brands, with the organisation attracting and engaging the next generation of customers. “As a privately-owned and global sports brand, we can put people before profit.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2023

Skechers has selected actor Lawrence Wong as its Singapore brand ambassador for the second year running, in an ongoing effort to strengthen its appeal to a broad consumer demographic in the saturated market. As a result, there has been a surge of interest in footwear and apparel that provide great walking and running experiences. “We

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After a period of downsizing, Australian apparel group Mosaic Brands is looking forward to big things: both literally and figuratively. The strategy includes the launch of large, multi-brand stores in regional areas in an effort to cater to its older customer base. And, as CEO Scott Evans told Inside Retail , the bigger the better. “A

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2023

The last few years forced many consumers to do new things from home like ordering groceries online, or attending virtual events. Many consumers also looked [for] ways to keep active from home or with lockdowns, and some will have shifted their behaviour that way longer term,” Pallant said. This is already happening,” she said. “In

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2023

With customers continuing to seek more value as cost-of-living pressures bite, Wesfarmers’ Kmart Group is set to benefit from shifting consumer demand, and an increasingly strong value proposition. According to Scott, the result reflected a combination of customers’ changing demands, as well as the group’s solid pricing strategies. “As

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Sustainable, direct-to-consumer fashion brand Allbirds promised to revolutionise the retail industry with stylish, comfortable, and environmentally-conscious footwear designs. million in 2021. Russo told Inside Retail , “I think the industry is being kind, attributing Allbird’s retail revenue drops to shopper cutbacks.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Sportscraft isn’t the only Australian retailer adding to its product offering, pureplay online retailer Surfstich recently broadened its horizon away from the shoreline to diversify into snow, skate, outdoor, activewear and street style apparel. Globally, the swimwear market was valued at US$19.79 billion by 2030.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2022

Custom apparel retailer Institchu has just unveiled an innovative new technology that will offer other brands the same made-to-measure capabilities it has in its business. The newly launched software-as-a-service product, called Taper, will make it easy for traditional retailers to begin custom tailoring apparel for their shoppers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter. But what are the implications of a retail recession, and just how damaging will it be for retailers and consumers? The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2024

New Balance recently signed a three-year deal as the official performance apparel and footwear provider of the Australian Open and United Cup. This means the brand will have a retail presence at the Grand Slam Oval and a custom AO co-branded line of apparel. Old sport, New Balance approach.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

According to Wesfarmers, the move is part of a strategy to reduce costs and pass on more value to customers. The price cuts cover product lines including homewares, beauty, toys, entertainment, kids apparel and more, and are reported to be implemented on a permanent, rather than temporary, basis.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2023

The store will feature an in-store area for consumers to trial products, including a basketball hoop, hitting wall and on-site racquet stringing. Time is a currency, so consumer time well spent in an interactive, engaging, experiential environment is critical,” he added. So this is great on all levels,” he stated.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

Apparel company HanesBrands aims to boost its sales by US$1.2 In a growth plan dubbed Full Potential, strategies include investing in key markets such as China, Japan and South Korea, along with the US and some European markets. billion within the next three years, largely targeting Asia on the back of its Champion brand.

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2021

Child was previously partner at McKinsey and Co, where she worked for 14 years partnering with retail and consumer companies in Australia, New Zealand and the US to transform their businesses and accelerate their growth. With a progressive digital growth strategy in place, I knew it was the right time for me to suggest a baton change.

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

Have a look and see if you can incorporate these into your retail strategy. As consumers settled into their ability to shop from the couch, trends like shopping directly from Instagram posts took hold and social media is now much more than a social platform — it is part of a retail experience. Social shopping. hours online daily.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

It’s the latest apparel company to set up a virtual environment on the platform where players can style their avatar and run or scoot around Loooptopia districts collecting tokens. . This in-game action is a subtle reference to the environmental impact of textile waste globally and to change consumer behaviour, we need to learn new habits.

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