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Abercrombie & Fitch reinvents Gilly Hicks as gender-inclusive Gen Z brand

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From its global reintroduction in 2017, to last year’s addition of our highly successful Gilly Go activewear line, to providing matching underwear, loungewear and activewear that can be worn by all genders – the brand has continued to evolve to best meet our customers’ needs,” she said. New store concept.

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How lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr found prime Byron and Bondi retail real estate

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This follows the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in 2020 when it “effortlessly” came upon an opportunity to open its Byron Bay concept flagship. In 2017, the brand entered the childrenswear market with its mini category as a natural extension of the Zulu & Zephyr co-founders, who were young mothers themselves.

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Everything you need to know about Amazon’s first physical clothing store

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The e-commerce pioneer shared details of its new bricks-and-mortar concept, called Amazon Style, in a company blog post last week. It acquired upscale US grocery chain Whole Foods in 2017, and now operates multiple bricks-and-mortar bookstores, 4-star stores (which stock a range of highly rated products) and Amazon Go convenience stores.

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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

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Seamless channel movement In 2017, MFG finalised the acquisition of Fusion Retail Brands, which saw labels such as Williams, Mathers, Diana Ferrari and Colorado join its existing brands. This, he said, had the potential to catalyse further growth.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

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LSKD recently took this concept on the road with its BAF (Big As F*ck) Bus, a pop-up on wheels. Daniel, the founder and CEO, sought out business mentors in late 2017 after the business had been idling around $3 million in annual revenue for five years.

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Here’s the story behind Tommy Hilfiger’s adaptive fashion range

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Designed and launched in 2017, Tommy Adaptive is Tommy Hilfiger’s inclusive range that makes dressing easier for adults and children with disabilities. It was initially launched in the US and later branched out to Europe and Japan. “On On this journey, we noted that it wasn’t our role to prescribe the product or solutions that were needed.”.

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There’s no such thing as a perfect leader: Zalora’s Simone Cortini

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Later in 2017, I had the chance to collaborate more closely with other departments, such as the marketing and commercial teams. I was able to independently pitch the concept of the loyalty program to the management team overseeing its design and execution in collaboration with our marketing and commercial divisions.

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