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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. The deal, whose value has not been disclosed, marks Rinehart’s foray into fashion retail. 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. Some analysts have described Peter Alexander as an “unproven” brand outside of Australian and New Zealand markets. million for its first-half sales results.

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

Inside Retail

Inside Retail: To start with, can you discuss how Superdry and Replay Jeans are going in the Australian market Alastair Davies: Absolutely. It’s been in the market since 2008, and is well established. We have been in the market for just under 12 months now, and are still in the launch phase of the brand. AD : Absolutely.

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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. Success] will be very much about stealing market share from competitors,” Brookes said. This, he said, is covering up volume decreases for retailers.

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How Shein’s social media tactics have won over ‘eco-conscious’ Gen Z

Inside Retail

Founded in 2008, Shein (originally SheInside) started out as a wedding dress business. And thanks to the data-driven business model, pushed by founder and CEO Chris Xu , previously a successful SEO consultant, Shein has continued to grow its overseas market presence. Ma says Shein is very focused on the “everyday creator” strategy.

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Why the NBA is going green and opening stores Down Under

Inside Retail

While we currently do not have plans to open additional locations, our stores in Melbourne and Sydney offer extensive physical retail experiences for our fans to come together and celebrate their shared love of the game, and shop at the widest range of NBA and WNBA products in the market.

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From startup to $600 million: Behind the Culture Kings acquisition

Inside Retail

Simon and Tahnee Beard founded Culture Kings in 2008 with the aim of becoming the Net-A-Porter or Farfetch of streetwear. We’ve been getting great traction [in the US] online, but having a US partner to really scale and take on that market was the rationale behind [the acquisition],” Simon said.

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