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Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next

Inside Retail

Overseas secret Ksubi sauce After a colourful few years operating in Australia, where its internal workings became quite public, Ksubi focused on growing the streetwear brand overseas and gained a cult following of celebrities, tastemakers and loyal consumers.

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Is Woolworths leading industry change by not stocking Australia Day merch?

Inside Retail

Dr Abas Mirzaei, a marketing lecturer at Macquarie University, told Inside Retail that “Woolworths is a household name, where consumers are exposed to the brand cues on a daily basis.” But will it lead to widespread industry change, or dissuade other retailers from speaking out about January 26?

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Behind Abercrombie & Fitch Co’s record results lies a decade-long reinvention

Inside Retail

At the time, Abercrombie & Fitch was still struggling to find its footing following the exit of CEO Michael Jeffries, who stepped down in December 2014 after 11 consecutive quarters of sales decline. Abercrombie & Fitch Co’s portfolio includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicksin.

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From Snoop Dogg to DVF: How collabs help drive growth at Skechers

Inside Retail

According to Andrew Kinsella, brand manager at Skechers, the collection is designed to resonate with “the woman on the go [who] wants convenience and style wrapped up in one.” per cent increase in direct-to-consumer sales. It follows DVF’s partnership with H&M , which launched in 2021, and also featured the lips print.

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

Inside Retail

Founded by then-21-year-old Cami Téllez in 2019, Parade was initially created to fill a gap in the market for stylish and size-inclusive bras and underwear for Gen Z consumers. In January, P&G Beauty acquired Mielle Organics, a textured haircare brand founded by husband and wife team Melvin and Monique Rodriguez in 2014.

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Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale

Inside Retail

To be unique, you can’t get that at the mall, but young consumers are seeing the advantage of the contemporary vintage market as a place where you can find garments that express yourself, while being economical and environmentally conscious,” Graham Wetzbarger, founder and CEO of Luxury Appraisals and Authentication, told Inside Retail.

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

Inside Retail

A group called Bleach stepped in and picked up their debt and ran the business until 2014. All the while, General Pants was Ksubi’s biggest account, so when the second iteration of the brand ultimately went into administration in 2014, General Pants took over running the brand. In 2008, they actually went into administration.

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