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Best & Less reports ‘inconsistent’ trading, revises profit expectations

Inside Retail

Discount apparel retailer Best & Less Group (BLG) says trading conditions were “inconsistent” through the March and April months of the second half year. Sales improved in the lead-up to Mother’s Day and have been consistent since, while BLG’s non-discretionary product lines are continuing to perform well. per cent to $221.9

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Cohesive and holistic: Why RB Sellars is setting trends in rural fashion

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The brand, which is owned by the Propel Group and specialises in apparel for rural and regional Australians, has established its presence across the country. Your dollars flow far beyond the cash register and make lovely ripple effects through rural Australia,” Brennan added.

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How rugby, data and French ban on swim shorts has boosted Budgy Smuggler

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Rather, the Australian swimwear company – which also has an accessory and apparel line – has big plans at home and abroad. Our turnaround is pretty rapid [which] in terms of stocking, efficiency and cash flow helps the business.

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How Jim Thompson is spinning the new Thai silk road to Europe

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And he told Nikkei Asia in a pre-Christmas interview that he expected the bottom line to continue to improve in 2023 after nearly breaking even last year. Thompson worked with the community to create silk apparel and home fabrics and in 1951 founded The Thai Silk Co, which owns the Jim Thompson brand to this day.

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Nicobar, the mindful Indian brand that is on the cusp of global expansion

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A prime example is the brand’s latest apparel collection, Bodhi, which features bold and floral prints and flowing silhouettes to evoke feelings of serenity. Rai saw an opportunity to mine India’s rich history of cultural art and reinterpret designs in a way that is mindful yet contemporary. It’s been a busy period for the brand.

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How made-on-demand manufacturing is transforming the fashion industry

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Dealing with excess garment waste is incredibly difficult because you have multiple fibres and components, including buttons, zippers, linings and tags,” Christina Dean, founder of Redress and CEO of The R Collective, told Inside Retail in an interview during The Circular Redesign Challenge in partnership with TAL Factory in Vietnam.

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Why Viktoria & Woods is about creativity, inclusivity and sustainability

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With travel, weddings and other celebrations also resuming, we expect this will continue to influence an increase in spend across apparel. For example, we will repurpose fabrics into new designs, or rephase collections to manage stock flow through tougher seasons. IR: Tell me about your new kidswear line and the thinking behind it.

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