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Australian retail sales are looking strong

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales reached a record high in the last three months of 2021. The fourth quarter sales data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed an 8.2 per cent increase in sales. The gains were led by clothing, footwear, and personal accessories, which soared by 43.1 per cent. .

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“Makes sense on paper”: Premier backs spinoff, but analysts have doubts

Inside Retail

Solomon Lew’s plan to spin off Premier Retail into individual business units, announced in August, appears to be moving full steam ahead, as kids’ stationery brand Smiggle and sleepwear brand Peter Alexander investigate potential international expansions. We’ve got businesses in Singapore, and Thailand.

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No one will escape: Industry leaders on navigating the retail recession

Inside Retail

With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter. But what are the implications of a retail recession, and just how damaging will it be for retailers and consumers? The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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How US Polo Assn blends sport and retail to drive billions in global sales

Inside Retail

billion in global retail sales in 2023 , US Polo Assn, the official brand of the United States Polo Association, is reaping the rewards of its strategic expansion across continents, robust digital presence and investment in forging key partnerships. With a resounding $2.4

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Mukesh Valiram talks gamification and growth opportunities for MLB in Asia

Inside Retail

MLB offers a wide variety of categories from shoes, bags, apparels to accessories. The brand has focused a lot on its direct to consumer operations, and Valiram revealed that MLB is currently working on gamification and building its online sales channels. Stay tuned,” he said.

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Ginger & Smart enters Saks after wowing at Fashion Week

Inside Retail

As the brand embarked upon its journey towards international expansion, Saks was at the very top of Ginger & Smart’s list of potential retail partners, and after months of discussions, the store’s opening order will come through in November, followed by another delivery in February. Beyond surf and swim.

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How premium Japanese outlet Gotemba is bringing beauty to bargain shopping

Inside Retail

So much so that Gotemba’s most recent expansion was opened confidently in the middle of the pandemic, bringing its store floor area to 61,000sqm and its store count to 290. Prior to Gotemba, Japan’s retail market was tightly regulated and the industry in bad shape. Thus, three expansions at Gotemba. High-end brands.

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