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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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Levi’s GM for Southeast Asia explains why the region “holds immense potential”

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This includes the Levi’s Tailor Shop, an embodiment of craftsmanship where denim aficionados can breathe life into their apparel through bespoke touches of embroidery, patches, and fabric panelling. This is in line with the brand’s strategy of being direct-to-consumer first. “At

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Premier’s Covid-resistant strategy pays dividends

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We want to delight our customers however they choose to shop, and the management team remains optimistic about the future.”. Lew said that while the current environment remains challenging for many retailers, the experience Premier has on its board and senior management team could provide it an advantage over the competition.

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Mosaic plans 40 new mega stores after network cull spurs profit turnaround

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Mosaic Brands, the Australian apparel retail group, says it will open 40 new large-sized ‘mega stores’ this financial year as it transitions into what it describes as “a more ageless, value-driven, big-box retailer”. The plans were revealed along with the group’s annual result which saw a $33.5 million turnaround from a loss of $16.4

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Accent Group picks up Glue, Next Athleisure in expansion play

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Apparel firm Accent Group has entered into an agreement to buy up the Glue Store and Next Athleisure businesses for $13 million. Under Accent Group, Next Athleisure will be transformed into a new division named ‘Accent Lifestyle’, with current chief executive Darren Todd joining Accent Group as Accent Lifestyle’s group general manager.

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Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers

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British lifestyle retailer, Marks & Spencer, will also launch an experiential store with more than 14,000 square feet of space that offers apparel, beauty, homewares and the second largest M&S food hall in Singapore. The post Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers appeared first on Inside Retail.

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8 Sustainable Retail Strategies for 2024

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Statistics show that 57% of discarded apparel ends up in landfills. Sustainability Strategy Ideas McKinsey & Company’s The State of Fashion 2024 highlights two burgeoning issues: climate change and sustainability laws.7 Emailing receipts is the first step towards building a robust email marketing strategy. #7 April 19, 2023.