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APRIL 17, 2024

Under Armour has announced an expanded range of apparel, footwear, and accessories exclusively for the Australian market. The campaign – named ‘Live in UA’ – marks a pivotal shift in strategy and approach, representing a fusion of functionality and fashion, according to the brand.

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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% That’s why if you’re an apparel and footwear retailer, it’s more important than ever to craft a strong retail strategy and execute it flawlessly.

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

Propel Group is selling its water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart via her S Kidman and Co pastoral company. Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

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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MARCH 27, 2022

Meawhile, Portmans delivered sales growth, though overall apparel sales stayed relatively steady overall, with a 0.7 The post Premier’s Covid-resistant strategy pays dividends appeared first on Inside Retail. per cent increase, to $396.2

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A marketplace strategy is fast becoming one of the best ways for retailers to grow long-term, and thanks to a host of new connectors and strategic partnerships, there are several ways to achieve this that are geared for impact and efficiency. When will lockdowns end? When will borders open and tourists return?

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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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DECEMBER 25, 2023

Statistics show that 57% of discarded apparel ends up in landfills. Sustainability Strategy Ideas McKinsey & Company’s The State of Fashion 2024 highlights two burgeoning issues: climate change and sustainability laws.7 Emailing receipts is the first step towards building a robust email marketing strategy. #7

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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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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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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Country Road, founded in 1974, was the first Australian apparel company to collaborate with Oritain to scientifically authenticate fibre origin.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The company said the debut at NYFW kicked off the brand’s expansion strategy and helped the brand further grow its global presence. Founded in 2019 by Lauren Mariani as a lingerie brand, Sotto Brand quickly expanded into complimentary apparel. The show also introduced Sotto Brand’s first venture into footwear and accessories.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

British lifestyle retailer, Marks & Spencer, will also launch an experiential store with more than 14,000 square feet of space that offers apparel, beauty, homewares and the second largest M&S food hall in Singapore. The post Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers appeared first on Inside Retail.

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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. Glue Store, along with the NAL wholesale and distribution business, provides an established and complimentary platform to accelerate our fast growing apparel business.”.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Apparel brand True Religion has entered into a new footwear licensing agreement with wholesale distributor Orly Corporation. “True Religion’s iconic style merges seamlessly with our vision of innovation in footwear for men, women, and kids,” said Ruby Antebi, head of strategy and business development at Orly Corporation.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2024

The strategy behind activewear brands partnering with athletes is obvious, but the strategy behind luxury labels partnering with tennis players is more subtle – despite the logos being bold. Recently brands have partnered with the tournaments themselves to create co-branded apparel lines.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Budget apparel retailer Best & Less Group (BLG) CEO Rodney Orrock will be taking a three-month sabbatical from the company, for medical reasons. Our business is in strong shape and the company remains focused on trading through the important Black Friday and Christmas trading periods and executing our growth strategy,” said Murray. “Our

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The company is understood to be looking to capitalise on the increased interest in the beach apparel category. Deloitte is expected to prepare a flyer highlighting Tigerlily’s position in the apparel space within the coming weeks. Founded in 2000 in Sydney, Tigerlily is known for its patterned dresses and bikinis.

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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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JUNE 16, 2022

The move is part of Viva’s strategy to expand its portfolio of apparel and footwear brands after buying Hong Kong fashion label Bossini and Italian luxury brand Amedeo Testoni.

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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

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 30, 2021

As revealed in April , Next Athleisure will become the basis of a new division within Accent Group called ‘Accent Lifestyle’ under the leadership of NA’s chief executive Darren Todd, aiming at serving the “fragmented” youth apparel market across Australia and New Zealand.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The most valuable apparel brand in the world has its sights set on being prepared for shoppers in online virtual environments. These trademarks will come into effect only when virtual apparel and accessories are in commercial use. In this way, the most valuable apparel brand in the world will continue to dominate.

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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

MARCH 26, 2024

The offshore expansion comprises a mixture of owned stores and its evolving wholesale channel which includes both store-in-store and stand-alone stores – a mix that proves difficult for apparel. 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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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

AUGUST 31, 2023

There is also a view that the breakup strategy could fund further acquisitions, including the Myer department store chain in which he has already built a substantial shareholding. With the apparel brands showing some momentum after years of underwhelming performances, the timing of a spinoff of that channel is opportune. billion to $1.64

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MARCH 26, 2024

He also said that the store offers a wide range of apparel for both men and women, including exclusive collections as well as staples like Levi’s iconic 501 jeans. 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

MARCH 15, 2022

Global outdoor apparel business Kathmandu Holdings Limited has changed its name to KMD Brands Limited as part of a refreshed corporate strategy. The parent company is looking to distinguish itself from its Kathmandu brand, and the revision to its brand identity will assist in developing the company as a multi-channel business.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The growth experienced by CSB can be felt industry-wide as the demand for active apparel in the Australian market proves insatiable. billion is expected to be generated by women’s sports apparel. Australia’s sportswear industry is worth $8.5 billion, according to 2020 data that was released in 2022 by GlobalData. billion by 2025.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

The shopping centre is developing sites for two new drive-through quick service restaurants, a 1000sqm rooftop for hotel or dining, a 1500sqm mini major store space, a 170sqm casual dining provision with outdoor covered seating, a food court and a 240sqm fashion and apparel store location.

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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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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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