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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

Inside Retail

. “Afends has a big customer base from Sydney especially in the city, we wanted to give our consumers creative cool stores that they can visit and experience the brand and see it in action,” said founders Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise. It is planning to launch in the US. . Afends at The Galleries.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

Inside Retail

Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis. The back story.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

Inside Retail

Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. This included its direct-to-consumer online business model, local and international wholesaling partners, and category expansion across childrenswear, activewear and menswear.

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Byron Bay streetwear brand Afends unveils new concept store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

Started by Salfield and Declan Wise in the New South Wales surf town in 2006, the brand initially offered screen-printed band t-shirts. Today, Afends (a play on the Greek capital Athens) sells a much broader range of streetwear targeting the Millennial and Gen Z consumer with a focus on sustainability.

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Exclusive: Honey Birdette founder goes from panties to pups and powersuits

Inside Retail

The brand was first launched by Monaghan and co-founder Janelle Barboza in 2006, which has since grown into 60 stores in Australia, the US and the UK. The first Sgt Puppa store will launch in the US in November and plans are underway to expand to 300 stores later down the track.

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The rise of Sheike: From Sydney market stall to style authority

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : I understand Sheike is planning to expand to South Australia. Sandra Kennedy: We’re planning on opening the store in the middle of this year, and we’re very excited because it’s actually our first SA store in the portfolio, and it will also be our first strip store, so our first store outside of a centre.

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How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave

Inside Retail

This section of the business is a consumer favourite with most pieces selling out within days of being online. KB: For Nasty Gal we began our journey in a tiny San Francisco apartment selling vintage on eBay, back in 2006. IR: What are some of Nasty Gal’s other plans for the coming 12-18 months?

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