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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

The Scars of the 2018-2019 U.S.-China China trade war of 2018-2019 offers a cautionary tale about the far-reaching consequences of tariffs. In 2018, more than one-third of apparel imports flowing into the U.S. China Trade War: A Case Study in Disruption The U.S.-China During this period, the U.S.

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How Mosaic Brands’ rapid expansion led to its devastating collapse

Inside Retail

For an all too brief period, the Alceon investment house achieved its ambition to be the largest womens fashion specialty retailer in Australia. Berchtold said these five brands had become marginal and non-core but the decision was not enough to stave off the appointment of receivers and manager on October 28 last year.

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With Store Expansion on the Agenda, Princess Polly Doubles Down on its ‘Trendsetter’ Reputation

Retail TouchPoints

The stores 12 fitting rooms are outfitted to loop more like VIP spaces including a velvet rope of sorts to manage traffic. it found that consumers were about a year or two behind the trend cycles in Australia, which gave Princess Polly the perfect edge to not just predict but lead in key fashion trends.

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From surplus to impact: Retail’s answer to $4.5 billion in wasted goods

Inside Retail

From inventory headache to social value Retailers face mounting challenges managing aged inventory, returns overflow and waste, all while navigating growing ESG expectations. The shifting landscape is making surplus stock management a strategic priority that touches brand value, environmental responsibility and social equity. “If

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Failed promises: The PE firms behind the downfall of Mosaic and SurfStitch

Inside Retail

The most high-profile of these failures is Mosaic Brands, the company behind long-running fashion chains, including Noni B, Millers, Rivers and Katies, which collapsed at the end of last year and is now in liquidation. By July 2018, Alceon’s retail investments were generating about $1.5 million in June 2019.

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Is General Pants Co next on Alquemie Group’s chopping block? Experts weigh in

Inside Retail

Industry experts are keeping a close eye on the future of fashion retailer General Pants Co, after its owner, Alquemie Group, closed or sold three other retail brands in its portfolio in as many weeks. It was just the latest portfolio consolidation. Facioni is the CEO of ACTA Capital and executive chairman of Alquemie Group.

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Experts weigh in on Nordstrom’s privatisation deal with El Puerto de Liverpool

Inside Retail

This deal marks the end of Nordstroms years-long efforts to go private, which the company attempted previously in 2018. On behalf of my family, we look forward to working with our teams to ensure Nordstrom thrives long into the future.