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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Netflix, one of the most popular consumer video apps, said late Friday it is not making a new app for the Vision Pro, though consumers can watch movies and series on the device’s web browser. It’s important to recognise this is not a consumer accessory device, like Apple Watch.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Renowned Australian footwear business Munro Footwear Group (MFG) recently acquired the popular but beleaguered New Zealand kids’ footwear brand Bobux, as part of a plan to consolidate its presence in the children’s market. The long-term plan is still being finalised,” he said. The initial focus is on stabilisation.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway’s toy company Jazwares has acquired toy distributor Big Balloon, as part of its global expansion plans. Jazwares Australia will have a major impact on the toy industry in the long-term, with the team’s laser focus on Jazwares’ brands and business, adding value to all retail partners and consumers,” Zebersky added.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. IR: How are you planning to grow the brand in Asia Pacific?

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APRIL 28, 2022

What they discovered was “an incredible library” of exclusive prints and designs just waiting to be reinterpreted for a modern consumer. It plans to offer apparel, footwear and accessories and is currently seeking global partners with sourcing and design capabilities to licence the brand. We know consumers want it.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

At least two significant forces are reshaping how and where consumers shop and their expectations of brands. Encouragingly, consumers are ready to increase participation in the circular economy. Consumers want businesses to make it more convenient to take part.” . In stark contrast, Finland is targeting 100 per cent by 2025 2.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Australia’s “longest-running consumer fashion event” – the Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2023 (MFF) – will return to the Royal Exhibition Building in March. The post Melbourne Fashion Festival 2023 plans revealed appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

This can be seen in the “pullback” in traffic to online shopping sites like Surfstitch, which is part of Alquemie Group, ACTA Capital’s investment platform for retail and consumer brands. The post Beyond the beach: Richard Facioni outlines plans for Surfstitch appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Specialty value retailer Best & Less Group has reported a slump in profits as consumer demand softened during the first half. The company plans to open six new stores in this half. The post Weak consumer demand dents Best & Less Group profits appeared first on Inside Retail. million while tax-paid profit fell 31.8

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Against the backdrop of rising costs, supply chain issues and extreme weather events, more consumers are re-examining their consumption and waste habits. It reveals a window for businesses to lead, educate, and align with consumers to drive the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Consumer education and guidance required.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2022

It’s a relatively new entrant to the market, compared to other brands such as Nike and Puma, but it’s got plans to fast-track its presence in the region. The brand currently has 74 stores in the country, and there are plans to expand the network further. “In The Asics factor. A bright future.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Now the company’s founder has disclosed, in an interview with Inside Retail , plans to treble its store network within five years, add another 10 brands to its portfolio, and expand abroad – all while preparing for a potential IPO. That said, we focus on brands that have the potential to scale and meet consumer needs.”.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2022

Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. ARA CEO Paul Zahra is encouraging consumers to head into the CBD for their mid-year sales shopping and support businesses impacted by low levels of foot traffic.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2022

Founded in Italy in 1981, Replay offers a wide range of jeans, jackets, sweaters, shirts, footwear, socks and other accessories for men and women. It’s important to understand what the consumers’ needs are and what they gravitate towards, as you’ll never get the product mix perfect the first time around.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2022

. “Authentic Brands has shown that its unique business model can successfully innovate and grow brands across a broad spectrum of consumer categories, and we are excited to leverage CVC’s experience in the consumer, retail and media and entertainment sectors to support the company’s growth ambitions,” Baldwin said.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The direct-to-consumer website will continue building brand awareness [while also] driving traffic to our key department store partners such as Selfridges and John Lewis.”. Closer to home, Seafolly has big plans for the upcoming Australian summer, its busiest trading period. “We

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Using its proprietary technology that matches a consumer’s 3D foot scan and personal preferences with the world’s largest database of 3D-scanned shoes, SafeSize offers highly accurate and personalised shoe recommendations for adults and children – a solution now embraced by more than 20 million consumers worldwide.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

SS: Covid has undoubtedly impacted the way consumers are shopping, and it’s impossible to ignore the consistent growth in the digital space as a result. In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

Customer experience is almost as important to consumers as the product itself, and the experience of buying a luxury item directly from the designer is an area in which luxury brands are constantly investing. Longchamp manages 325 direct-to-consumer stores through 25 distribution subsidiaries around the world. billion in 2024.

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JUNE 20, 2021

Eschewing trends, the company has grown by expanding into complementary categories, such as homewares and kids’ clothing, and diversifying its business model across wholesale, direct-to-consumer and licensing. Because of this, Walker believes the company has failed to adapt its offering to the next generation of consumers.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Chinese fashion retailer Shein is reviving plans to list in New York this year and its founder is considering a citizenship change to bypass proposed tougher rules for offshore IPOs in China, two people familiar with the matter said. Both sources declined to be named as the plans are confidential. The US is its biggest market.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

For the uninitiated, Kicks Crew is an e-commerce marketplace for sneakers, apparel and accessories, and it offers over 400,000 unique styles online and ships worldwide. While focusing on the US, we’re also looking to expand our direct-to-consumer model to break into the Asian market, specifically Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

For the uninitiated, Kicks Crew is an e-commerce marketplace for sneakers, apparel and accessories, and it offers over 400,000 unique styles online and ships worldwide. While focusing on the US, we’re also looking to expand our direct-to-consumer model to break into the Asian market, specifically Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

Titled Wonderworld, the runway featured a diverse range of models showcasing next season’s collections from local and international brands, with five showings executed between Wednesday and Friday for industry insiders and consumers. The runway featured local and international brands such as Aje, Camilla and Marc, Hugo Boss, P.E.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Frasers Group plc has unveiled plans to open a 50,000sq. The ‘flagship’ strategy is an all-new proposition for Sports Direct, bringing the best of sports to the consumer with an unrivalled product choice and world-class experiences through Sports Direct’s new design and brand vision. Company, Hugo Boss and Lacoste.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Richard Facioni, executive chairman of Surfstitch parent Alquemie Group, described the partnership as part of a broader plan to grow SurfStitch’s consumer value proposition via the marketplace. Sacha Laing, CEO, General Pants Co, expects SurfStitch to play a key role in the accelerated growth strategy of the business.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Located on the ground floor of Melbourne Central, the store carries Nere-branded suitcases, soft-sided bags, packing cubes, toiletry kits, luggage tags, water bottles and other accessories that shoppers can mix and match in various colours to create their own personalised luggage sets. Nere releases new colours and accessories every season.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Nielsen Consumer Insights reported a 37 per cent increase in supermarket coffee sales – with more premium options seeing sales growth of over 40 per cent. The change, Knox explained, has worked well in concert with the way customers have been consuming their coffee. Customers stopped buying from baristas and started brewing their own.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s no secret that consumer-facing retail has had a tough year trying to stay price-competitive for customers. Over the last five years as CEO, King has been enacting his ‘customer-first plan’ which has re-established Myer as Australia’s 8th most trusted brand, according to Roy Morgan.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2023

Chief executive office and co-founder of Telegram – the parent company to stationary, office and lifestyle accessory brand Milligram – Scott Druce told Inside Retail that the back to school period is like a second Christmas, and requires just as much planning.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2024

Fashion has embraced technology at every turn from social media to virtual change rooms, yet consumers’ wardrobes have remained analogue. The founders of Indyx identified four key problem areas in consumer wardrobes that informed the design of the app and its various tools; visibility, practice, accessibility and ease.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

The pet centre will also have a small amount of retail space, where Walmart plans to sell its own private-label pet care brands. This shift in mindset has created significant demand for fashionable pet apparel and accessories that not only meet pets’ needs but also reflect the personal style of their owners.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2021

JM: I definitely didn’t have a grand career master plan. I had a really wide buying remit encompassing everything from accessories to cosmetics to fashion jewellery. The post Camilla CEO: ‘I definitely didn’t have a grand career master plan’ appeared first on Inside Retail. PZ: Were you naturally an ambitious person?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

SS : The fashion industry has been very quiet since this pandemic started and we have really missed seeing those large-scale consumer and media events. We know Witchery has been working on formalising its Reconciliation Action Plan in 2021. ARO: Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for many people in the fashion industry right now.

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JUNE 27, 2023

In an interview with Inside Retail , he discussed how CBCH and TDE are rebounding following collapse, as well as his plans to expand in the years to come. Colette by Colette Hayman Marquee Retail Group acquired CBCH, a fashion accessories and jewellery brand, out of administration in September 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While in keeping with the brand’s core focus, the men’s range is tailored to a different consumer, co-founder Kerryn Langer told Inside Retail. Men don’t want any extra detail or hanging accessories – it’s much more driven by comfort and ease,” Langer said. “In It’s no fuss. We use natural gemstones, and it’s all stainless steel.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2023

Willmott revealed that Hard Yakka is planning to introduce a range of new products, which “stretch the thinking” on what’s traditionally considered to be workwear. She also noted that accessories – such as socks and underwear – have been a particularly strong performer for the brand in recent months.

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