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Forever New signs three-store deal in Kuwait

Inside Retail

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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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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Gap to close all 81 stores across the UK, Ireland

Inside Retail

Gap will close all of its physical stores in the UK and Ireland during September, retaining only an online presence in the two markets. 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. .

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Behind the breakup of Adidas and Reebok

Inside Retail

billion less than Adidas paid for it back in 2006. The focus for Adidas will now be on its “Own the Game” strategy, which it expects will fuel growth, gain market share and “create sustainable value” for its stakeholders. per cent, with women’s sports apparel predicted to have the fastest growth. billion; US$1.3

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

Inside Retail

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. Coleman added that the brand has innovated with regard to its marketing, product and creative direction, which has enabled it to remain relevant within the international landscape. “We

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

Inside Retail

Founded by Greek immigrant George Lazaridis in 1979, Sheike started as a t-shirt stall at the Sydney markets. Today, it offers a wide range of women’s apparel, from everyday basics, to fashionable workwear, to trend-driven eventwear.

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The Eclectic World of Leon & Lulu

Retail Adventures

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. Each year Mary Liz and her buyers attend markets in High Point, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, and Las Vegas. Leon & Lulu today.

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