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Foot Locker debuts new store concept in New Jersey; Melbourne to come

Inside Retail

Footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker has debuted a new concept store in New Jersey that it says offers an elevated shopping experience and customer service. Other highlights include a “modern and streamlined shopping journey”, an area for communal sneaker try-ons, and a hub for customisation and personalised experiences.

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China stitches up Western apparel makers for quality issues

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All eyes are on Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon, after it was fined for selling poor quality down-feather vests in China. Just earlier this year, luxury shoe and accessories brand Bally faced a similar penalty over defective products sold at its Beijing boutique.

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RAG’s Connor launches plus-sized Australian men’s fashion brand AXL+Co

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Owned by parent company Retail Apparel Group, the company says the launch comes after market research identified a “major gap” in the market for men who consider themselves ‘plus-size’. AXL+Co by Connor will offer a wide range of designs including shirts, chinos, shorts, basics, suits and accessories for those in sizes X to 7XL.

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The apparel brand that is innovating high-tech fabric for a better planet

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The co-founders hope to combat this barrier to entry through a pop-up store located in Melbourne’s QV shopping precinct, where customers can feel the quality of the garments for themselves. The post The apparel brand that is innovating high-tech fabric for a better planet appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Celine unveils London flagship design

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Located inside a Grade II-listed Edwardian building on New Bond Street, Celine’s new flagship blends what the brand describes as a modern aesthetic style with historic architecture. French luxury fashion house Celine has unveiled its new London flagship store designed by its creative director, Hedi Slimane. .

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Superdry opens at ICON Outlet at the O2 as the destination continues to outperform

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Icon Outlet at The O2, the London outlet shopping destination, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the opening of Superdry, the premium apparel brand. The new store stocks the brand’s authentic apparel collection alongside a full range of accessories, further diversifying the destination’s retail line-up.

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MAAP unveils experiential concept store in Melbourne

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Australian cycling apparel label MAAP has opened its first flagship concept store in Collingwood, Melbourne. The first collection includes vinyl and player from Sound Merch, skincare for pre- and post-riding needs from Aesop, and accessories from Havn. . It was designed by Clare Cousins Architects.

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