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

Inside Retail

After Lew’s Premier Investments acquired the Just Group, and with it Peter Alexander, he shut down the US stores in 2009, saying it “reflects the board’s commitment to take the decisions that are necessary to maximise returns for shareholders”.

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How designer label Dion Lee is positioning itself for global expansion

Inside Retail

Dion Lee is a luxury brand established back in 2009 by its namesake designer in Sydney, Australia. The founder and creative director hit the runway straight out of fashion school showcasing his first collection in a Kings Cross car park at Australian Fashion Week in 2009.

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HOKA® announces new London flagship store in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time. The 1750 sq.

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New Names Join the Lineup at Bluewater this Autumn

Retail Focus

Ace & Tate’s 870 sq ft store is located on the Lower Guildhall next to Ted Baker. Fast food eatery, Buns Away has also opened at the centre and is located in the Winter Garden between Wasabi and Leon. London perfumier, Sunnamusk, opened on 18 th October in a 515 sq ft unit located in the Lower Guildhall opposite Dermalogica.

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Bernard Dubois incorporates nightclub references into Courrèges' Paris store

Dezeen

The 232-square-metre boutique is located near the Champs-Élysées and belongs to Courre?ges Optimistic and full of energy, the late designer's creations placed emphasis on structured lines and featured a predominantly white colour palette. Its interior is lined in fabric and thick carpet. The photography is by Romain Laprade.

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A Fashionable Little Island

VMS

After years of neglect, a spark was ignited in the area with the 2009 opening of The High Line. The history of The High Line clearly demonstrates the point that cities must be living, breathing entities that, much like commercialism, grow and evolve. acre public park.

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A shift in attitude: How Lekker Bikes is normalising e-bikes in Australia

Inside Retail

Back in 2009, industrial designer Meindert Wolfraad identified a gap in the market for practical, comfortable and stylish commuter bikes that would enable Sydney-siders to get around, similar to what he saw growing up in the Netherlands. Meindert Wolfraad: Lekker Bikes started back in 2009, in Sydney.

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