Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2023

Plus-size apparel company City Chic has sold its Evans brand to AK Retail Holdings for GBP8 million (AU$15.5 We are continuing with the rationalisation of our product offering, streamlining our supply chain and focusing on cost management.” million acquisition facility. “We

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Inside Retail

APRIL 22, 2021

Apparel firm Accent Group has entered into an agreement to buy up the Glue Store and Next Athleisure businesses for $13 million. Under Accent Group, Next Athleisure will be transformed into a new division named ‘Accent Lifestyle’, with current chief executive Darren Todd joining Accent Group as Accent Lifestyle’s group general manager.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2022

It’s a relatively new entrant to the market, compared to other brands such as Nike and Puma, but it’s got plans to fast-track its presence in the region. The Indian sporting goods market is a sizable business that offers a wide variety of athletic items, including footwear, workout gear, athleisure and sports gear,” he added.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“We see a great opportunity in Queensland,” Liam Robson, general manager of Subtype, told Inside Retail. “We We feel the market is significantly under-serviced in the street and sneaker space. After Brisbane, Robson sees Perth as the next logical destination for Subtype to expand, followed by an overseas market. billion by 2025.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Reimagining and expanding a core product offering with capsule collections and brand collaborations to tap into different markets are two ways established brands can provide greater value proposition to existing customers and when executed right, can be a real power move.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

Apparel brand Superdry has confirmed it is in discussions with financial services company Hilco regarding additional funding to support its turnaround efforts. Last month, Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton was reported to be in talks with alternative investment management firm Davidson Kempner about backing an offer for the fashion label.

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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 trillion where it sits currently.

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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

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

APRIL 3, 2024

Asia’s net revenues were 5 per cent on top of the 22 per cent growth in the prior year, reflecting growth across most markets. We are on our way to transforming this company into a best-in-class DTC-first apparel retailer, setting the stage for our next phase of sustainable profitable growth,” Gass continued.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Living through multiple financial crises, recessions and now inflationary conditions has shaped how they manage their money. The latest CommBank IQ data shows that people under 35 they have decreased their discretionary spending on apparel by 8.4 per cent and on retail services by 0.6 And, why wouldn’t they?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 22, 2021

Accent Group announces management shakeup. Apparel firm Accent Group said Australian billionaire Brett Blundy will rejoin its board after resigning last year and current chief executive Darren Todd will join the group as Accent’s lifestyle’s group general manager. Valentino appoints CEO for Greater China.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2023

Haynes, who started in Australia as territory manager in 2006, has previously held roles including chief business development officer and interim CEO. Joshi was previously IT support manager for the Retail Apparel Group. Douglas Fry, currently the country director for Subway Canada, will replace Haynes, effective September 5.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Lorenzato joined the company in 2016 as marketing and public relations manager and was appointed CMO in 2020. Founded in 2013 by Kristy Chong, Modibodi pioneered leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence including underwear, swimwear, activewear, and maternity wear.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2021

“Items are returned to Amazon for many reasons – sometimes a product is just not what a customer is looking for, or perhaps there’s a cosmetic defect or the packaging is damaged,” said Amazon Australia country manager Matt Furlong. These items can’t then be sold as new, but are still great quality and are in good working condition.

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Drytac

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Amanda Lowe joined Drytac in March of 2017 and has served in a number of key marketing roles within the business. Amanda takes on the new role having served as Drytac’s Global Marketing Manager since January 2019, having joined the company in 2017 as Marketing Coordinator.

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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. It’s been in the market since 2008, and is well established. I’ll start with Superdry.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Retailers are increasingly taking a community-first approach to marketing, leveraging their understanding of local industries embedded in local culture to build brand awareness and relationships with consumers. But what happens when a retailer is acquired by an international business without that local knowledge?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The 26-year-old label, best known for its minimal black and white designs and earth-tone apparel, on Wednesday appointed Justin Howlett of SMB Advisory as administrator. Australian fashion label Nique has entered voluntary administration, becoming the latest high-street brand to falter in a tumultuous economic environment.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many retailers perceive email and SMS marketing as merely a means to create sales opportunities or build brand awareness. Klaviyo offers retailers an online code-free segment builder that marketers can easily use. This year, The Messi Store adopted a personalisation focus to its digital marketing campaigns.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2023

In an increasingly tough market, Abercrombie & Fitch has started its fiscal year on a strong note with group sales up by 2.9 However, as it bucks the general direction of the market and stands in marked contrast to the more negative results of many other discretionary retailers, it is an exceptional level of performance.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

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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.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The iconic brand is the world’s largest supplier of athletic apparel and footwear and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with annual revenue in excess of $46 billion in 2021. The store will stock Nike’s sports, fashion and footwear range for men, women, teens and kids. million sq ft. The work involved a full mall upgrade.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dr Abas Mirzaei, a marketing lecturer at Macquarie University, told Inside Retail that “Woolworths is a household name, where consumers are exposed to the brand cues on a daily basis.” As one of the biggest retailers in Australia, Woolworths Group is in a position to lead industry-wide change by being an early adopter of social issues. “If

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The 26-year-old label, best known for its minimal black and white designs and earth-tone apparel, on Wednesday appointed Justin Howlett of SMB Advisory as administrator. Australian fashion label Nique has entered voluntary administration, becoming the latest high-street brand to falter in a tumultuous economic environment.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

Skechers has teamed up with renowned apparel brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) on its Endless Kisses Capsule range, which will see the latter brand’s iconic lips design feature on Skechers fashion sneakers, footwear and recovery sandals. It follows DVF’s partnership with H&M , which launched in 2021, and also featured the lips print.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Puma appoints Daniel Pustina to head its Oceania business By Celene Ignacio Sports apparel retailer Puma has appointed Daniel Pustina as the GM of its Oceania business, effective January 2 next year. In his new role, Lotti will oversee all aspects of Nike’s design, from footwear and apparel to brand and retail concepts. million.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2022

. “Clothing is the last trillion-dollar industry that hasn’t been automated,” said Eugen Solowjow, who heads a project at a Siemens lab in San Francisco that has worked on automating apparel manufacturing since 2018. The global apparel market is estimated to be worth US$1.52 But that’s a sensitive topic.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s just breaking the stigma starting,” Aífe O’Loughlin, senior manager of circular economy at Salvos Stores, told Inside Retail. Salvos’ Christmas campaign comes at a time of growing interest in the secondhand market. The business has launched its second annual ‘Pre-loved Promise’ Christmas campaign online and in-store. “We

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Universal Store Holdings has entered into a binding agreement to acquire casual youth fashion apparel retailer Cheap Thrills Cycles (CTC) – trading as Thrills – for $50 million. The acquisition will provide Thrills with $17.5 million in cash, $17.5 million in UNI shares and a notional amount of $15 million in deferred variable consideration.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Nuholt Huisamen, Levi’s managing director and senior vice president for APAC, said the store was a major milestone for the global denim label, which marks the 150th anniversary of its iconic 501 fit jeans and 170th anniversary of its brand this year. This market has long been key to the Levi’s East Asia Pacific expansion plans.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 13, 2022

Global plus-size women’s apparel retailer City Chic has seen unaudited sales revenue of $178.3m The firm’s chief executive officer and managing director Phil Ryan welcomed the company’s growth in all regions despite ongoing challenges. “I for the 26 weeks to 26 December, creating sales growth of 49.8 per cent. .

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time. London is arguably the most influential athletic lifestyle footwear market in the world and is a critically important market for us. The 1750 sq.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

The focus for Adidas will now be on its “Own the Game” strategy, which it expects will fuel growth, gain market share and “create sustainable value” for its stakeholders. According to Research Dive, the global sports apparel market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8 Behind the breakup .

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2023

Ashley Sampson: Reebok has been in this market for many years, and has operated under different entities. Ashley Sampson: Reebok has been in this market for many years, and has operated under different entities. AS: We’ve never had retail stores in this market, so it’s really exciting.

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CRP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

How Redesigning Packaging Can Help Retailers Prepare for Inflation & Labor Market Changes We’ve all felt it. and apparel up 5.1%. Despite these figures that show a recovering labor market, it still seems very common to see “Help Wanted” signs posted across retail storefronts, both big and small.

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