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US marine apparel label Smallwoods ventures into Australia with QMC

Inside Retail

US marine apparel label Smallwoods Yachtwear has partnered with Quality Marine Clothing (QMC) to roll out into the Asia Pacific region. “We are really excited about this new partnership, paving the way to the global expansion of our brand with a terrific partner,” said Saxon Cwalinski, sales director at Smallwoods.

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Accent Group picks up Glue, Next Athleisure in expansion play

Inside Retail

Apparel firm Accent Group has entered into an agreement to buy up the Glue Store and Next Athleisure businesses for $13 million. Glue Store, along with the NAL wholesale and distribution business, provides an established and complimentary platform to accelerate our fast growing apparel business.”.

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Super Retail Group delivers record sales, eyes expansion

Inside Retail

Key growth was seen in insulation apparel and rainwear categories in Australia as like-for-like sales increased by 12.4 The post Super Retail Group delivers record sales, eyes expansion appeared first on Inside Retail. Sales were particularly strong over the summer and Easter holiday periods. per cent to $176.8

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Propel Group to sell Driza-Bone business

Inside Retail

Propel Group is selling its water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart via her S Kidman and Co pastoral company. Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year.

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Green is the new black as sustainable clothing retailer eyes expansion

Retail Focus

Meander Apparel – a sustainable outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand with its flagship stores in Stockbridge, Edinburgh and Seven Dials, London – has secured funding from the British Business Bank as it gears up for the launch of its crowdfunding campaign later this month.

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Kathmandu unveils global rebrand ahead of overseas expansion

Inside Retail

New Zealand outdoor and lifestyle retailer Kathmandu has taken the wraps off its major global rebrand today, shifting its focus to become more accessible, inclusive and fun, as it prepares for international expansion into Europe. I think globally, outdoor apparel has become more and more part of mainstream everyday wear.

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Quadrant takes control of Papinelle to drive international expansion

Inside Retail

Focused on high-quality, ethically-made apparel using natural fabrics, Papinelle was founded in 2003 by Renae James with a stall at Sydney’s Paddington Markets. We look forward to providing strategic assistance to the Papinelle team as they continue their international expansion and capital to accelerate growth.”.

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