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Asia apparel hubs face $65 billion export hit from extreme weather, study shows

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Extreme heat and flooding could erase US$65 billion in apparel export earnings from four Asian countries by 2030, as workers struggle under high temperatures and factories close, research from Schroders and Cornell University showed on Wednesday. million workers in apparel and footwear factories. per cent and there would be 8.64

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Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers

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The Raffles team plans to complete the mall rejuvenation program by the end of the year, with the plan to execute more unique, experiential events and activities to engage shoppers. The post Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers appeared first on Inside Retail. A focus on sustainability.

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VF Corp’s global CCO on the “tremendous opportunities” in emerging markets

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Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG and US-based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership to solidify their presence in the growing markets of Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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

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In an exclusive interview, J Michael Prince, president and CEO of USPA Global, told Inside Retail about the pivotal strategies that have fueled the brand’s success. “We It maintains its unbreakable bond with the USPA and continues to be its official apparel partner,” he noted. With a resounding $2.4

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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

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billion apparel industry in Australia. Despite a slight dip in 2020, the global apparel market is set to grow to about US$2 trillion by 2028, from US$1.79 Locally, women’s apparel represents the largest segment with an estimated market volume of US$11.86 billion; the men’s apparel market is about half of that, worth US$6.35

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“Deep product placement”: The implications of the Nike-Netflix partnership

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It will enable Nike to extend the reach of its workout program while enhancing brand visibility, and provide Netflix with highly engaging content. This includes access to customer data, which may be used for upcoming product and communication strategies. Cut through the noise. This is already happening,” she said. “In

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

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Earlier this month, popular US-based intimates brand Parade was acquired by Ariela & Associates International (AAI), a global manufacturer of branded and private-label apparel. With smaller but more responsive followings, these micro-influencers helped build an organic and socially engaged audience base.