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

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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. Sharing its FY2023 plans in an April 2022 statement, Fast Retailing, which also owns fashion brand Theory , noted that it was inspired by the strength of the North American market.

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Boohoo launches in five Asian markets

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Boohoo’s online platforms in Asia are curated for customers in each market with localised website languages and user-friendly layouts, and services and delivery logistics are also tailored for each market to provide support and to serve the needs of local customers.

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Forever New signs three-store deal in Kuwait

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Founded in Melbourne in 2006, the brand is known for its wearable and timeless collections that celebrate modern femininity, with over 400 retail and concession stores globally and over 30 million visitors to its websites each year. The collaboration will also expand Forever New’s online presence to 6thStreet.com in the UAE.

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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

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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. In retail, it’s crucial to create a welcoming, comfortable environment. After serving in the U.S.

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Estée Lauder to Acquire TOM FORD in $2.8B Deal

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Zegna also will hold the license for TOM FORD accessories and underwear. . ELC had entered into a licensing deal to produce the luxury brand’s beauty products in 2006 with luxury fragrance, skincare and makeup categories. ELC will pay $2.3 Marcolin will pay $250 million to ELC when the deal closes.

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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

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Bluestar Alliance said the acquisition will allow Scotch & Soda to continue its operations and products across key markets, including the Netherlands. The brand’s products are distributed by 7000 retailers globally and it operates 252 of its own stores outside its home market.

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The rise of Sheike: From Sydney market stall to style authority

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IR: I know Sheike launched an e-commerce site in 2006. So we’ll be looking to expand heavily into SA, WA, and probably the Victorian markets. Our marketing and online team worked particularly hard to generate a lot of additional content during that time to keep her engaged and active with the brand. Hopefully, June.

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