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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

Bluestar Alliance said the acquisition will allow Scotch & Soda to continue its operations and products across key markets, including the Netherlands. The brand’s products are distributed by 7000 retailers globally and it operates 252 of its own stores outside its home market.

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Inside Spanish fashion brand Mango’s “very ambitious” US expansion plan

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By 2026, Mango plans to open 500 stores in key markets such as Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Inside Retail : When did Mango first enter the US, and can you give a snapshot of the current state of Mango in the US market regarding store and online presence? For instance, weather can change a lot between areas.

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

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IR: I know Sheike launched an e-commerce site in 2006. SK: There’s no doubt that online is a major contributor to our business, and one that we will continue to champion strongly, just like our bricks-and-mortar strategy. So we’ll be looking to expand heavily into SA, WA, and probably the Victorian markets.

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Brandbank Group names Peter Halkett as its new CEO

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Halkett was formerly CEO at APG & Co – the parent of Sportscraft, Saba, and Jag – between 2015 and 2020 and at Kathmandu between 2006 and 2014. Brandbank Group founder and chairman Peter Lew described Halkett as a “seasoned leader with a strong track record of growing retail brands across domestic and international markets”.

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

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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. Coleman added that the brand has innovated with regard to its marketing, product and creative direction, which has enabled it to remain relevant within the international landscape. “We

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Behind the breakup of Adidas and Reebok

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billion less than Adidas paid for it back in 2006. 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. In Asia-Pacific alone, this market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3 billion; US$1.3

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Sheike to enter South Australia in major bricks-and-mortar push

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Founded by Greek immigrant George Lazaridis in 1979, Sheike started as a t-shirt stall at the Sydney markets. The brand launched online in 2006, and e-commerce is now a major contributor to the business, Kennedy said. They really work hand in hand for us,” she said. It’s also looking to launch a store-to-door service.

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