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Propel Group to sell Driza-Bone business

Inside Retail

Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. Propel Group seeks to continue investing in the expansion of its Australian rural outfitting brand, RB Sellars, including the opening of new stores in Australia and New Zealand. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year. “We

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Can Premier replicate Smiggle’s UK success with pyjama brand Peter Alexander?

Inside Retail

This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008. Smiggle international expansion has proven successful for Premier Investments’ shareholders with its offshore expansion after delivering sales of $183.9

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“Different journeys”: An inside look at Replay Jeans and Superdry

Inside Retail

It’s been in the market since 2008, and is well established. On a global level, the brand’s marketing strategy is tied to its collaborations with teams, individuals, and sports events. It’s incumbent upon us to implement its local strategy in a way that’s aligned to the global strategy. I’ll start with Superdry.

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No one will escape: Industry leaders on navigating the retail recession

Inside Retail

He believes that there are similarities between the current situation and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008, with the rate of inflation more significant now. During times of distress, Brookes observed that successful retailers invest in value, capital and expansion. The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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How a modern store concept is helping Desigual reach new customers in Asia

Inside Retail

Spanish fashion retailer Desigual recently opened a new store in Singapore and unveiled an aspirational expansion strategy in Asia that will see it open 60 bricks-and-mortar stores in China and tap into key opinion leaders in the region to reach new customers. Balazs Krizsanyik, general manager of Desigual in Asia.

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How Viktoria & Woods proves quality never goes out of style

Inside Retail

In 2008, the brand debuted its first blazer and since then, its identity has become synonymous with soft suiting and “anything I felt was essential in a woman’s wardrobe. The Sydney store expansion and meticulously aligned international retail partnerships are just the beginning. That’s kind of how it all began,” Woods explained.

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“It’s the right time to open some stores”: Ksubi CEO Craig King

Inside Retail

Here, we speak with CEO Craig King about the business’ revitalisation under General Pants, its in-store experience, plans for expansion in Australia, the UK and US, and the magic behind the number 23. In 2008, they actually went into administration. What’s the overarching strategy behind that?

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