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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 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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Super Retail Group delivers record sales, eyes expansion

Inside Retail

Key growth was seen in insulation apparel and rainwear categories in Australia as like-for-like sales increased by 12.4 The retailer has plans to open 30 new stores across its four core businesses in the next financial year and add five new Rebel Customer Experience-format stores. per cent to $176.8

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

Inside Retail

In a call with analysts on March 12, Zwillinger stated that the company plans to close between 10 and 15 underperforming US stores in 2024, about a third of its total number. From Warby Parker, Allbirds and others; the CEO touts the new cash to fund capex and store expansion. million in 2022, or 56 per cent of total revenue.

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Can Premier replicate Smiggle’s UK success with pyjama brand Peter Alexander?

Inside Retail

Smiggle international expansion has proven successful for Premier Investments’ shareholders with its offshore expansion after delivering sales of $183.9 Moreover, Premier Investments has not had to tackle the seasonality of the UK market, an element that defines apparel and pyjama collections.

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Lululemon hits its stride in Asia amid ambitious global growth plans

Inside Retail

Demand for contemporary gym apparel and activewear is growing in the APAC region, and health is more important than ever before. Future growth strategy While Lululemon is headquartered in Canada, the APAC region is a strategic growth driver for the brand , and it continues to expand its store presence across the area. billion to US$12.5

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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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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

Inside Retail

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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