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UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

Retail TouchPoints

The 2,900-square-foot ground floor space will be GU’s first store outside Asia and will offer a selection of on-trend clothing and accessories for men and women. Launched in 2006, the company currently operates 450 locations. “It UNIQLO parent Fast Retailing will open its first GU retail store in the U.S. in a statement.

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

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Streetwear fashion label Afends is expanding its footprint by launching two stores in Sydney, including a store in The Galleries and a concept retail location on Newtown’s King Street. Afends at The Galleries. Afends at The Galleries.

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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

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As we step into 2024, the retail industry is poised for a transformative year at brick-and-mortar locations, marked by innovative product trends that marry functionality with aesthetics. where he designed for several major U.S. manufacturers.

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Bassike calls on government to walk the talk on local manufacturing

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Under the current Covid-19 restrictions in Greater Sydney, garment workers cannot travel into or out of local government areas (LGAs) of concern, which is where most of the state’s garment factories are located, because they’re not considered authorised workers. An industry in decline.

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Exclusive: Honey Birdette founder goes from panties to pups and powersuits

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The brand was first launched by Monaghan and co-founder Janelle Barboza in 2006, which has since grown into 60 stores in Australia, the US and the UK. The first Blonde Velvet Club will open mid-next year in the New York financial district, followed by locations in Paris, London, Boston and Chicago.

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Melbourne’s Design A Space to shut up shop after 17 years

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Founded by husband and wife team Chris and Bec Lutz in 2006, Design A Space rents physical floor space to independent brands hoping to showcase their goods to a metropolitan customer base. The venture grew to three locations across the Melbourne CBD, Fitzroy, and Windsor, and has stocked goods from more than 170 small businesses.

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Fabric arches divide Jonathan Simkhai store in SoHo by Aruliden

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On the lower level, where the ceiling height is considerably lower, podiums for displaying products and decorative accessories are shaped similarly to the archway cut-outs. Aruliden, which was founded in 2006 by Rinat Aruh and Johan Liden, is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco and Amsterdam.