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

Inside Retail

Women’s fashion brand Sheike has announced plans to open its first store in South Australia off the back of strong online engagement in the state. The brand opened five new retail stores in 2021 and plans to expand “heavily” in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria in the years ahead, according to Kennedy. “In

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

Inside Retail

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?

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“It’s about doing less”: Kowtow MD talks sustainable growth

Inside Retail

Here, she discusses the challenges of a sustainable supply chain, how sticking to your established values helps you stand out, the hidden advantage in not having a strategy at first, and what the business has planned for the next 10 years. IR: What are some of the key aspects of your 10-year plan?

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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.