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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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Burberry CEO resigns to return to Italy

Inside Retail

Gobbetti] has had a transformative impact and established a clearly-defined purpose and strategy, an outstanding team and strong brand momentum,” said Gerry Murphy, chairman of Burberry. Prior to Burberry, Gobbetti was chief executive of Moschino and Givenchy before holding executive positions at French brand Celine in 2008.

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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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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. The pyjama brand and its mascot Penny are set to touchdown in the United Kingdom with two bricks-and-mortar stores and a dedicated UK website just in time for the Christmas shopping period this year.

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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. The Singapore marketplace.

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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. We’re particularly seeing it in areas such as electronics and homewares, and are starting to see it in apparel and accessories.” “As

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COW Vintage launches debut London store in Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Established in 2008 by Nigel Coughlan and Steve Adamson, COW describes itself as an ‘innovative hub of artists, musicians, and designers’, pushing boundaries and driving trends through sustainability.

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