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Byron Bay streetwear brand Afends unveils new concept store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

Byron Bay streetwear brand Afends is opening a new concept store in Melbourne’s QV shopping centre this week. Started by Salfield and Declan Wise in the New South Wales surf town in 2006, the brand initially offered screen-printed band t-shirts. They’re probably our biggest retailer worldwide,” Salfield said.

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

Inside Retail

Bloodied, but not bowed, Uniqlo corrected its initial mistake by opening a SoHo, New York street flagship in November 2006. For example, it offers products like cropped T-shirts and damaged jeans in the US that are popular there but not a staple in its Asian markets. It needed flagships in high-profile street locations.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Haynes, who started in Australia as territory manager in 2006, has previously held roles including chief business development officer and interim CEO. Pearson Poon, executive director of Harvey Nichols’ parent company Dickson Concepts, will oversee the business as vice chairman until a new CEO is found.

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

Inside Retail

It will continue to evolve the concept that we rolled out last year at Karrinyup and Robina – really open [with] a lot of space to come in and enjoy the store environment and lovely marble finishes and brass finishes throughout the store. IR: I know Sheike launched an e-commerce site in 2006. They will be our key focus.

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

Inside Retail

It will be Sheike’s first location outside of a shopping centre and one of the first to feature the brand’s new design concept, which rolled out in the brand’s Karrinyup and Robina stores last year, and includes marble and brass finishes. “It’s We see those two environments very much merging,” she said. “To

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Alone and thriving: Inside China’s singles economy

Inside Retail

They have a more open attitude towards new consumption concepts and they’re looking for a more convenient, fun, efficient lifestyle. a domestic brand established in 2006, is leading the individual-sized home appliances market with attractive design and relatively low prices. What singles buy. Bear Electric Appliance Co.,

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Leading the way to global dominance!

Design Middleeast

I have been with Sedar since 2006, and since then embarked on various ventures within the company, leading processes such as manufacturing, operations, and strategic planning in addition to leading design innovations. “Our teams work together to bring these concepts to life.