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MARCH 7, 2024

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 trillion where it sits currently.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Reimagining and expanding a core product offering with capsule collections and brand collaborations to tap into different markets are two ways established brands can provide greater value proposition to existing customers and when executed right, can be a real power move.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The iconic brand is the world’s largest supplier of athletic apparel and footwear and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with annual revenue in excess of $46 billion in 2021. YOU MAY LIKE: Frasers Group unveils plans for the next cohort of store openings In Ireland. The work involved a full mall upgrade.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Skechers has selected actor Lawrence Wong as its Singapore brand ambassador for the second year running, in an ongoing effort to strengthen its appeal to a broad consumer demographic in the saturated market. As a result, there has been a surge of interest in footwear and apparel that provide great walking and running experiences. “We

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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. We plan to continue this growth and open more stores both locally and internationally,” he said.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2023

Haynes, who started in Australia as territory manager in 2006, has previously held roles including chief business development officer and interim CEO. Joshi was previously IT support manager for the Retail Apparel Group. Douglas Fry, currently the country director for Subway Canada, will replace Haynes, effective September 5.

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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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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

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. It’s been in the market since 2008, and is well established. IR: Moving forward, what other plans are in the works?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2023

Canadian-born technical outdoor wear brand Arc’teryx will launch its first NSW store in Bondi Junction on Thursday (June 22), with plans to open more in the coming years. Arc’teryx said its market share in Australia has increased as a result of its market-leading goods and dedication to helping out local communities.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Living through multiple financial crises, recessions and now inflationary conditions has shaped how they manage their money. The latest CommBank IQ data shows that people under 35 they have decreased their discretionary spending on apparel by 8.4 per cent and on retail services by 0.6 And, why wouldn’t they?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Our 2024 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. I had no preconceived notions of how things should be done – either in product or in marketing. You can download it here.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s just breaking the stigma starting,” Aífe O’Loughlin, senior manager of circular economy at Salvos Stores, told Inside Retail. Salvos’ Christmas campaign comes at a time of growing interest in the secondhand market. The business has launched its second annual ‘Pre-loved Promise’ Christmas campaign online and in-store. “We

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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

MAY 9, 2024

OHTNYC is a New York-based accessories and apparel brand founded by Jinsol Woo, a one-time engineering student turned jewellery designer. Woo attributes his success to his heritage as a South Korean-raised New Yorker, which gave the brand a point of difference and access to an international market from the beginning.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Target Australia managing director Richard Pearson is just the latest person to attempt a turnaround at the perpetually underperforming retailer, but nearly one year into his role, this time, he says, is different. The most important part of our offer will always be our own products where we can bring things to market that nobody else can.

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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

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 But with the store closures, we had to look for a new way to market the brand.”. Plans for a post-Covid environment.

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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 Nature Holdings recently expanded into China, and it is now working with Alquemie Group to make a selection of products available to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Australian sporting goods and apparel chain Rebel has expanded its omnichannel offering with a revamped website that aims to bring some of the experiential elements of Rebel customer experience (rCX) concept stores online. It also features a yoga and pilates section with relevant equipment, apparel and accessories.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2021

JD-backed Thai fashion e-commerce startup Pomelo plans to boost revenue by offering its own technology in analytics and demand forecasting to other fashion brands in the region, its CEO David Jou says, amid slowing offline sales. The plan comes as physical store sales and traffic have dropped.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2021

JD-backed Thai fashion e-commerce startup Pomelo plans to boost revenue by offering its own technology in analytics and demand forecasting to other fashion brands in the region, its CEO David Jou says, amid slowing offline sales. The plan comes as physical store sales and traffic have dropped.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The announcement came after several days of mounting pressure on the sportswear brand to cut ties with the controversial celebrity, with whom it has worked on Yeezy-branded shoes and apparel since 2013. Have a crisis management plan ready for this type of eventuality.

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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. Our market was incredibly impacted due to the age profile, more so than anybody else. In the long term, the digital upgrade is going to put us in good stead.

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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. He will be reporting to Jodie Koning, Cartology head of Marketing and Insights.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2022

Australian leakproof underwear-maker Modibodi has unveiled a new brand identity as it gears up to offer a full range of apparel catering to all of life’s leaks. Our new brand position speaks to Modibodi’s three core pillars of ground-breaking, comfort-creating and planet-sustaining life-changing apparel.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

Every week, some 15 million items of used clothes end up in Ghana’s capital, shipped in bales from Europe, North America and Asia to the world’s biggest secondhand clothes market. Noi said the market generates at least 100 tonnes of fabric waste daily, while city trash trucks can only carry 30 tonnes. World’s no.1

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

West also opposed the appointment of Daniel Cherry as Adidas’ senior vice president and general manager, a hire the company made without informing him. West was also unhappy that plans to open a Yeezy store have been unfulfilled by Adidas. “I But plans to expand are coming soon. West’s contract with Adidas is set to end in 2026.

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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. Hundreds of similar plants, along with investment in technology and market interventions will be needed to meet industry goals to recycle 2.5

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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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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Prescription glasses are just one of the products customers may not expect Oakley to carry, and a physical store helps create awareness in the growing UK market. Besides eyeglasses, the brand has since expanded to create apparel, footwear, accessories, and Oakley sunglasses , all available to peruse at the Carnaby location.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most recently the chief commercial officer at Flybuys, Seymour-Walsh was reported to be responsible for the brand’s loyalty offer, which oversaw partner relationships, rewards, and digital marketing. Seymour-Walsh joins Cashrewards with a clear vision to better recognise and reward Australian shoppers. million (US$12.1

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

As a result, chocolate confectionery prices in Australia have surged, with companies targeting both ends of the market to stimulate sales. Godiva Australia Haley Koo, national retail manager for the Australian division of Godiva, told Inside Retail that the brand is experiencing “remarkable growth” compared to the previous year.

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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

AUGUST 22, 2023

Retailers who anticipated the incredible momentum behind their campaign – and suitably prepared their inventory levels and marketing approach – reaped significant benefits. Super Retail Group’s managing director Anthony Heraghty told Inside Retail that Rebel sold upwards of 60,000 Matilda jerseys throughout its campaign – with about 99.5

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