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New Balance opens first Australian UCC concept store in Sydney

Inside Retail

Sports footwear and apparel store New Balance has opened its first UCC retail concept store at Bondi Junction in Sydney. The store is one of New Balance’s eight UCC-style stores in the world. It features a curated collection of footwear and apparel, including its made in USA products.

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How New Balance is stepping into sneaker resale with Reconsidered launch

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Earlier this month, American footwear brand New Balance announced the launch of its new resale program, Reconsidered. Consumers can now view and shop for pre-owned shoes through the brand’s website. Items include consumer returns and cosmetically imperfect footwear that cannot be sold as new but have been cleaned as needed.

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From New Balance to Louis Vuitton: Why brands are tapping into tennis

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Old sport, New Balance approach. New Balance recently signed a three-year deal as the official performance apparel and footwear provider of the Australian Open and United Cup. This means the brand will have a retail presence at the Grand Slam Oval and a custom AO co-branded line of apparel.

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Why New Balance is putting people at the heart of its new store concept

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New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. This is especially true with women’s apparel, for example. “We’ve Another strategy, she says, is to automate fulfilment.

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Intersection of sport and culture: what’s behind New Balance’s rapid growth

Inside Retail

In the fiercely contested and competitive footwear and apparel space, New Balance is one of the fastest-growing global sports brands, with the organisation attracting and engaging the next generation of customers. New Balance is also expanding in Australia, this month opening a new concept store in Bondi Junction , Sydney.

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. This is especially true with women’s apparel, for example. “We’ve Another strategy, she says, is to automate fulfilment.

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