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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

Survey data fails to suggest any significant change in the near future, with almost three in four shoppers preferring to shop in-store, and nearly two in five saying they have a newfound appreciation for being able to touch and try on fashion items. More than ever, it is a time for new perspectives and fresh approaches.

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Why Shona Joy is filling in the missing piece of the circular fashion puzzle

Inside Retail

The term “circular fashion” serves as both a challenge to the fashion industry’s traditional model of take-make-waste and a solution to its environmental impact. But while luxury fashion houses are well-versed in repairs, discussions around circular fashion for premium brands are often limited to rental and resale marketplaces.

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What’s behind the re-emergence of teen fashion brand Pavement?

Inside Retail

In 2020, Australian teen fashion brand Pavement joined a large list of retailers that entered voluntary administration, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major factor contributing to their exit from the retail landscape. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership? IR: How significant will Pavement’s presence be across Big W?

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Australian fashion brands seek supply-chain sovereignty

Inside Retail

Williams shared plans to expand its Adelaide workshop following the launch of its ‘Crafted in Australia’ collection. Onshore attraction Sustainability and circularity are no longer mere buzzwords in the fashion community, and are increasingly seen as mandatory for business success. per cent of fashion shoppers look for Australian made.

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Same prints, new look: Inside Laura Ashley’s fashion-forward comeback plan

Inside Retail

One of the things that I think is really interesting and exciting about Laura Ashley as a brand, especially in the fashion space, is there’s a timeless element to our designs,” he said, noting that vintage Laura Ashley dresses often sell for “thousands of pounds” on eBay.

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

Inside Retail

Sustainable, direct-to-consumer fashion brand Allbirds promised to revolutionise the retail industry with stylish, comfortable, and environmentally-conscious footwear designs. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 The post Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

Inside Retail

Renowned Australian footwear business Munro Footwear Group (MFG) recently acquired the popular but beleaguered New Zealand kids’ footwear brand Bobux, as part of a plan to consolidate its presence in the children’s market. The long-term plan is still being finalised,” he said. The initial focus is on stabilisation.

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