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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

That is a significant and rapid expansion and one that would draw investor scrutiny. GU has landed, too Uniqlo, though frequently referred to inaccurately as a ‘fast fashion’ retailer, is neither fast nor particularly at the cutting edge of trends. Sibling brand GU is more trendy, lower-priced and closer to a true fast fashion concept.

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UK pureplay fashion label Sosandar to launch in Australia

Inside Retail

Fashion retailer Sosandar has signed deals with The Iconic in Australia and The Bay in Canada to start its e-commerce operations in these countries as part of its overseas expansion. With its omnichannel expansion strategy, Sosandar forecasts revenue to increase 10 per cent year over year to £46.8 million (US$56.8

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Lovisa pushes ahead with global expansion as profits rise

Inside Retail

Australian fashion jewellery chain Lovisa is continuing with its global expansion after profits jumped 20 per cent for the full year. The company says a key driver for sales was its continued global expansion where 172 new stores were opened during the year taking the total to 801 stores across 39 countries. Sales reached $596.5

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Casetify’s VP of business strategy on the phone case brand’s US expansion

Inside Retail

This expansion is more than just a growth strategy; it’s a testament to Casetify’s ambition to capture a larger slice of the global tech accessory market. Together with its own e-commerce platform and third-party marketplaces such as Amazon, the brand is working to build a strong omnichannel strategy. “As

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Exclusive: Vietnamese fashion operator eyes international expansion plan

Inside Retail

In just 10 years, Vietnamese fashion retail operator Maison Retail Management International (MRMI) has built a network of more than 120 retail stores across 18 high-profile international fashion brands. A lucrative market for affordable fashion. It is targeting 30 per cent annual sales growth by 2025.

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Fashion giant Decjuba plots Asia expansion with first store in Singapore

Inside Retail

Fashion retailer Decjuba is working on establishing a physical store in Singapore later next year and expanding into selling menswear and beauty products. Austin said that the opening of the store in Singapore in late 2024 is now Decjuva’s “No 1 focus” for the company’s expansion plans in Asia.

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“This is a milestone in our expansion efforts”: Levi’s GM for South Asia

Inside Retail

The grand opening marks a significant chapter in Levi Strauss & Co’s expansive retail strategy within the country. The story so far “The opening of the new Nexus Mall store is a milestone in our strategic expansion efforts in the South Asia region,” he told Inside Retail.

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