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Forever New signs three-store deal in Kuwait

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Womenswear brand Forever New is opening three flagship stores in Kuwait as part of its strategic partnership with fashion conglomerate Apparel Group. We’re proud to partner with the Apparel Group to further expand our presence in the Middle East,” said Dipendra Goenka, CEO of Forever New.

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Gap to close all 81 stores across the UK, Ireland

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The closure equates to 81 specialty and outlet stores across the two countries and is a result of a strategic review of the US apparel company’s directly owned operations in Europe. . Gap has served UK customers since 1987 and launched in Ireland in 2006.

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Behind the breakup of Adidas and Reebok

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billion less than Adidas paid for it back in 2006. With my experience in private equity and M&As, these types of acquisitions of brands with similar positioning and in similar channels tend to work well in FMCG, but not so well in categories like apparel and footwear,” she said. billion; US$1.3 per cent, generating $96,724.4

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Sheike to enter South Australia in major bricks-and-mortar push

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Today, it offers a wide range of women’s apparel, from everyday basics, to fashionable workwear, to trend-driven eventwear. The brand launched online in 2006, and e-commerce is now a major contributor to the business, Kennedy said.

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How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave

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KB: For Nasty Gal we began our journey in a tiny San Francisco apartment selling vintage on eBay, back in 2006. We are also an active member of the sustainable apparel coalition and a proud signatory of Textiles 2030. How has the business kept its values close to its heart while continuing to evolve?

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The Eclectic World of Leon & Lulu

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On April Fools’ Day of 2006, Mary Liz and Stephen opened Leon & Lulu in the former Ambassador Skating Rink in Clawson, Michigan, “against the advice of many business professionals and Mary Liz’s mother. Buying five apparel collections a year requires trips to numerous clothing trade shows, plus one in Europe – customers love that.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

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Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. Since the beginning, our mission has been to inspire confidence and be a leader in the men’s apparel world.

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