Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

Skechers has teamed up with renowned apparel brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) on its Endless Kisses Capsule range, which will see the latter brand’s iconic lips design feature on Skechers fashion sneakers, footwear and recovery sandals. per cent increase in direct-to-consumer sales. The brand achieved record sales of over $7.4

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

The changes only occur on the business’s back end, with Target and Kmart remaining separate consumer-facing brands and store staff unaffected, Bailey was quoted by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) as saying. Kmart will continue to be price-driven and Target largely centred on affordable apparel and soft home furnishings, he added. “I

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After a period of downsizing, Australian apparel group Mosaic Brands is looking forward to big things: both literally and figuratively. But the business’ focus on mature consumers is paying dividends now, with older Australians – who were more difficult to reach in a health crisis – less impacted by rising cost of living. “It

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

General Manager for Brand Collective’s apparel brands Superdry and Replay Jeans , Alastair Davies is responsible for driving brand awareness and growth for the international brands across the ANZ region. IR: Moving forward, what other plans are in the works? The brand is going from strength to strength. AD: Absolutely.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Nuholt Huisamen, Levi’s managing director and senior vice president for APAC, said the store was a major milestone for the global denim label, which marks the 150th anniversary of its iconic 501 fit jeans and 170th anniversary of its brand this year. This market has long been key to the Levi’s East Asia Pacific expansion plans.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2022

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands, formerly known as Kathmandu Holdings, has registered that its Australasian store network suffered significantly in the first half. per cent in the first half while direct-to-consumer (DTC) same-store sales climbed up 2.1 Group sales for the half were recorded at $379.95 million (NZ$407.3

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In Australia alone, consumers are expected to spend $63.9 Charity retailer Salvos Stores aims to tackle the unintended waste around Christmas by encouraging more consumers to purchase secondhand gifts. The main reason consumers buy secondhand is to save money, followed by sustainability, according to the report.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dr Abas Mirzaei, a marketing lecturer at Macquarie University, told Inside Retail that “Woolworths is a household name, where consumers are exposed to the brand cues on a daily basis.” The Woolworths Group are currently implementing their third Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2022

Key growth was seen in insulation apparel and rainwear categories in Australia as like-for-like sales increased by 12.4 Our solid inventory levels enabled us to capture consumer demand when retail spending rebounded in the second quarter following the end of Covid-related lockdowns.”. per cent to $176.8 per cent. “The

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of fashion, where trends come and go, one timeless wardrobe staple continues to capture the hearts of consumers: denim. Each pair of jeans consumes a staggering 3,781 litres of water and emits 33.4 At the forefront of this denim revolution is Cintia Nunes, general manager and head of Asia at The Mills Fabrica.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

As cost of living pressures continue to rise, a large proportion of their consumer base is pulling back on non-essential items to ensure they can afford to pay bills and other essentials. More and more, consumers are looking for an alternative to cheap, sugary chocolate from the supermarket.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Sportscraft isn’t the only Australian retailer adding to its product offering, pureplay online retailer Surfstich recently broadened its horizon away from the shoreline to diversify into snow, skate, outdoor, activewear and street style apparel.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

Established as a denim brand in Italy in 1981, Replay sells a comprehensive range of apparel, accessories and footwear for men, women and children under the Replay, Replay & Sons and We Are Replay brands. PAS Group plans to open three to five Replay stores before deciding on a broader rollout. Fills a gap. 550 million company.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It found pre-consumer garment waste including fabric, plastic, rubber, and other materials from the brands was being burned at seven factories. LPP said it plans an awareness day in early 2024 for its agents and factories in Cambodia with a particular focus on waste management.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

The plan is to roll out about 20 National Geographic branded stores across Australia and New Zealand before assessing whether there is capacity for more. “We The first two stores opened in Australia in May , at Melbourne Central and Sydney’s Westfield Chatswood, with a third store set to open in Canberra in June.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2023

Plans to proceed with the appointment of Erica Berchtold, soon-to-be CEO of B&L Group, and current CEO of The Iconic, suggest that widening the brand’s appeal and meeting the value aspirations of a broader group must be on the cards. Better at acquiring and curating ranges and better at sourcing and managing the supply chain.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Having a diverse workforce was pivotal in helping sports apparel retailer Lululemon face the challenges Covid-19 brought to the business with fresh ideas, new programs and different perspectives. “In Who can teach yoga and educate our guests [Yim’s preferred term to consumers] better about our brand than our own people?”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Retail Focus

APRIL 13, 2021

With this initiative, Migros remains faithful to its principles, which are based on the mission of using its own resources to give partners a platform and to build bridges together to reach consumers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

Martin Wood, who joined Cartology last year from oOh Media, has been promoted to head of Strategic Partnerships and Matt Gower, former head of Research at News Corp, has joined the business as senior manager of Research and Insights. Donna James, managing director at Lardon & Associates LLC, will be the new chair. .;

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

And while Q4 always shines light on what’s left on the racks, COVID-19 has created a series of complex challenges and roadblocks of excess inventory for apparel brands, both manufacturers and retailers. That, of course, is more predictable in nature and can largely be taken into account during planning phases.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2024

American fast-food chain Chipotle made headlines last Wednesday when it announced it would be providing updated benefits for its approximately 110,000 employees and the upcoming surge of workers it is planning to hire this year.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2023

Hard Yakka marketing manager Jayne Willmott told Inside Retail that the brand is currently in a growth phase, with sales and traffic continuing to increase. 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.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Retailers are increasingly taking a community-first approach to marketing, leveraging their understanding of local industries embedded in local culture to build brand awareness and relationships with consumers. But what happens when a retailer is acquired by an international business without that local knowledge?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Within a year, the sorting centre run by garment re-use and recycling charity Moda Re plans to double the volume it handles to 40,000 metric tonnes annually. ” “The way fashion is produced and consumed needs to change – this is an undeniable truth,” H&M said.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Besides eyeglasses, the brand has since expanded to create apparel, footwear, accessories, and Oakley sunglasses , all available to peruse at the Carnaby location. The Carnaby location is just one of six new global stores that opened in 2023, per Laurie McDonald, general manager of the brand’s retail arm. billion (£4.78

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

Erica Berchtold out, Ray Itaoui in at Best & Less By Rakshnna Pattabiraman Outgoing CEO of The Iconic Erica Berchtold will no longer take over as chief executive of Best & Less Group in September, as the struggling discount apparel retailer had previously announced. Meanwhile, Paul Yu will remain the GM of Taiwan.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

To add more customers, Amazon has partnered with travel booking site Priceline to offer discounts as US consumers prioritize experiences over non-essential spending. Data from Deloitte showed 69 per cent of shoppers planned to rely on Prime Day sale for back-to-school purchases. billion and $19.1

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

Almost half the imported clothes are then junked, says the Accra-based Or Foundation, which is campaigning for reparations for the pollution caused by consumer fads whole continents away. It has been used as a waste management tool for batteries and electronics but adoption by the fashion world has been slow.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For nearly two years, retailers have faced Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, with e-commerce changing consumer expectations and the role of physical stores and online channels. More than half (52 per cent) of consumers in the US plan to make the majority of their department store purchases in shops this holiday season.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With the launch of SA1NT Layers, Former 2XU owner Aidan Clarke has gone back to his roots, with a renewed focus on performance and recovery sportswear apparel. He also discusses his plans for the SA1NT Layers brand, and what growth will look like moving forward. Can you discuss the brand’s approach to consumer education?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

As PR and influencer manager at outdoor apparel brand Kathmandu, Gabrielle Godfrey is responsible for keeping the business top-of-mind with customers and superfans. I left Cassette as PR account director in 2022, after securing a really incredible opportunity as PR and influencer Manager at Kathmandu… where I am now!

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to the post, Amazon Style will offer women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories from hundreds of popular and emerging brands, and include several innovative features, such as tailored, real-time recommendations. Amazon has not shared the names of any labels that it plans to carry in the store. “It

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

What happens to clothing after it leaves consumers’ wardrobes — and whether there are more sustainable solutions — is what the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) hopes to discover over the next year and a half. Dr Clara Vuletich: “Apparel as a product is so complicated, there’s not going to be one answer for everything.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Here, we speak with general manager Liam Robson about designing the brand’s high-end shops and expanding beyond the Australian and New Zealand markets. . That has since led to us acquiring other apparel retailers, most recently Stylerunner and then Glue. Apparel is a larger part of the business in the physical store environment.

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