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The Western retail rush: how India’s middle class is drawing iconic brands

Inside Retail

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. The country’s growing median income earners and robust economy make it an increasingly attractive market for retailers,” she said. The rise of luxury brands In recent years, India has emerged as a major market for global brands.

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From yoga to book club: How Lululemon is investing in digital events

Inside Retail

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 But with the store closures, we had to look for a new way to market the brand.”. Successful launch of a digital book club.

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Gap Inc appoints Richard Dickson as president and CEO

Inside Retail

US-based apparel company Gap Inc has tapped experienced turnaround agent Richard Dickson as its new president and CEO, effective August 22. Neil Saunders, MD at GlobalData, described Dickson as a solid appointment who brings an outside perspective and extensive skills in brand marketing and innovation.

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 million in 2021.

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NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders

RetailMinded

And parcel management, supply chain, inventory analytics and so much more. And not from off the floor, which is where I often see apparel these days. “When it comes to security in 2024, the combination of AI algorithms with video and then software such as point of sale and order management is truly fascinating.

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‘Storm on the horizon’ for retailers amid economic pressures

Inside Retail

According to professor of marketing and consumer behaviour at Macquarie University Jana Bowden, there is a lag effect happening with spending. This led to an “explosion in spend[ing] on apparel in the previous data, as well as more spending on department stores, household goods, food and cafes in the latest data.”.

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Q&A: Subtype GM Liam Robson on immersive stores and the future of sneakers

Inside Retail

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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