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DigiDirect buys Mwave after parent collapses

Inside Retail

Founded in 2006, Mwave has become one of the major players in the consumer technology arena. The business is best known for its large range of PC and gaming hardware and accessories. The DigiDirect Group has acquired online technology retailer Mwave after the latter’s parent company, Esel, entered voluntary administration.

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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

Inside Retail

So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today. Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal.

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Inside Urban Revivo’s strategic leap into the European fashion scene

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Founded in 2006, Urban Revivo has grown into an emerging fashion player across Asia, with more than 400 stores in China, Southeast Asia and, most recently, the US. Consumers here have avant-garde perspectives on cultural trends and the purchasing power to invest in aesthetics and culture, she said.

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

Inside Retail

. “Afends has a big customer base from Sydney especially in the city, we wanted to give our consumers creative cool stores that they can visit and experience the brand and see it in action,” said founders Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise. Afends at The Galleries.

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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

For example, the design of HOB — a luxury shopping destination for perfumes, accessories and cosmetics in Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi — called for custom, quality materials that could meet both functional and aesthetic purposes. where he designed for several major U.S. manufacturers.

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Bootstrapping a million dollar optical empire: Three blokes, Ebay and a vision

Inside Retail

Direct-to-consumer Smart Buy Glasses Group turned over an eight-figure top-line revenue last financial year and the business is expected to expand on this come July 1. With the global eyewear market revenue projected to reach US$174.06 billion by 2028, the business has a vast growth opportunity.

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How ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company Birkenstock created a brand worth billions

Inside Retail

This is the value a company derives from consumer perception of its brand. billion in 2006. Other factors, such as the impact of persistently high inflation on consumer spending, will affect how Birkenstock fares post-IPO, but the brand has certainly put its best foot forward for its stock market debut.