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MARCH 25, 2025

On-site stylists will help visitors remix their looks with trend-inspired upgrades and accessories before they have their picture taken by a professional photographer. When they enter, visitors will be immersed in festival trends brought to life via interactive installations.

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JUNE 5, 2023

The company is planning to open 50 net new stores this year, and 30 to 35 will be international, with the majority located in China. The company’s worldwide expansion is part of the “Power of Three x2” growth plan, which has goals including tripling international revenue from 2021 levels by the end of 2026. billion and $9.51

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector by investing in innovative design and marketing. Calpak put its brick-and-mortar plans on hold during the pandemic but then doubled down in 2022 when “revenge travel” ramped up and demand was more sustained.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2025

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the tariff problem, and the situation remains fluid, several Australian retailers told Inside Retail they are recalibrating their strategies and looking to streamline their operations rather than retreat from the lucrative US market.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Rent the Runway — which allows users to rent, subscribe and buy designer apparel and accessories — plans to list on the NASDAQ under the ticker “RENT.”. In response, Rent the Runway closed its retail stores , did away with its unlimited subscription plan and launched into resale. million from $256.9 million in 2019. million. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

has promoted Deniz Anders to SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, and appointed DICK’s Sporting Goods senior executive Nina Barjesteh to the role of President of Nordstrom Product Group. Nordstrom, Inc. Anders’ promotion follows the retirement of Scott Meden, which was announced earlier in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

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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APRIL 11, 2022

The company — which operates 650 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company banners —announced plans to nearly double sales of its owned brands, from 19% of the business to one-third by fiscal 2026 (the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027).

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Primark plans to put even more time and money into its U.S. The apparel and accessories retailer has signed five new leases for stores throughout the Southern and Midwest U.S., The retailer plans to open stores in: Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind.; expansion in 2025.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

Golden Goose aims to gain more market share in Australia by establishing a strong retail presence and building lasting community connections through new retail experiences. Inside Retail spoke with Mauro Maggioni, Golden Gooses Apac CEO, about how the business plans to grow its market share in the global US$39.91

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Former Lovisa CEO Shane Fallscheer is launching his jewellery business, Harli + Harpa, which plans to roll out several stores by Christmas. The new retailer will market itself as “Your walk-in jewellery box” and open a store at Sunshine Plaza, among other planned locations.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2025

In 2023, Foot Locker CEO and president Mary Dillon announced the launch of Foot Lockers multi-tiered revival plan, Lace Up. Our ‘Lace Up’ plan will create pathways for growth in both our areas of historic strength and our opportunity areas for the future, said Dillon. Even though Q4 sales were down by 5.8

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon, the $2 trillion gorilla, arrived on our shores officially in December 2017, just in time for Christmas.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2023

The global brand development and marketing platform has named two companies to serve as Hunter’s retailing and licensing partners in key geographies. Authentic plans to tap its global network of category experts and best-in-class operating partners to accelerate the worldwide expansion of Hunter in the U.S. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2025

Inside Retail connected with the CEO and creative director of Dissh, Lucy Henry-Hicks, on how the brand has approached international expansion and finding the Dissh girl in new markets abroad. The short-term residency offered an invaluable opportunity to test the market and gauge local appetite. LHH: Definitely. LHH: Yes, and no.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Under the multi-year agreement, IMG will bring to market complementary products that support Claire’s brand purpose of inspiring self-expression and individuality, in categories including apparel , fashion accessories and room décor as well as lifestyle and special occasion products.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

His eponymous boutique is located on Glenmore Road in the Sydney suburb of Paddington, where customers can shop his jewellery, fragrance and accessories alongside the gowns. Steven Khalil Interieur is the home interior offering that Khalil plans to continue expanding on following the collection with Designer Rugs in November.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The brands to be wound down are Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe, as part of what Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold calls a Focus on Core plan. “Each of those core brands will have a clearly differentiated market proposition, target customer, price point and product range,” said Berchtold.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Wholesale revenue fell 12 per cent, and direct-to-consumer sales decreased by 8 per cent, driven by a planned reduction in e-commerce promotions. By product, apparel sales dropped by 12 per cent, footwear by 11 per cent, and accessories rose 2 per cent. In May, Under Armour launched a restructuring plan to increase efficiency.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Omar Sabr, the brands CEO, spoke with Inside Retail about how the retail disruptor has created its own lane, how to align with the right IP partnerships and what this business approach looks like in international markets. Mid-market brands chase mass appeal. IR : Are DTC stores on the horizon for any markets? Why or why not?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

We are also looking to elevate and open a number of stores new and existing across the different markets. The Blue Tab Collection, on the other hand, recognises market demand for more premium denim offerings. IR: Are there any specific markets or segments in Asia that you see as critical growth opportunities?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

Retailers have reduced prices on clothes, shoes, accessories, homewares, furniture and electronics. Shift in spending patterns Clothing, footwear and accessories remain the most popular categories, attracting 34 per cent of respondents, followed by household appliances and white goods (19 per cent) and electronics and tech (12 per cent).

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Retail Detail reports that H&M has long been planning to merge Monki with Weekday, as both brands appeal to young people but apparently can no longer make it on their own. Monki operates 56 stores in 15 markets and runs online shops in 29 countries. Monki operates 56 stores in 15 markets and runs online shops in 29 countries.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2023

A beneficiary of the growing outdoor market, Arc’teryx has seen customer demand outstrip its supply “many times over”, according to Byron Dawson, retail manager for ANZ at Amer Sports, which owns Arc’teryx, along with other global brands, including Salomon and Wilson. Inside Arc’teryx’s Bondi Junction store.

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Inside Retail

MAY 14, 2025

Regionally, North America posted an 11 per cent sales decline, while international markets are down by 6 per cent, driven by a 13 per cent fall in Asia Pacific and 6 per cent in Latin America. Accessories rose 1 per cent to $411 million. Is Under Armours expensive comeback plan a doomed path? Revenue in EMEA remained flat.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

The company’s sports and outdoor brands offer apparel, footwear, equipment, protective gear and accessories and employ 10,800 people globally. No information about the number of shares to be offered, their price or the IPO’s date is currently available. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, J.P.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2024

Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds is planning to relocate its stores in Sydney and Melbourne as part of the company’s ongoing transformation. The Sydney store will be moved to Westfield’s new development on Market Street, joining a lineup of other luxury brands. As part of the process, the Harrolds online portal will temporarily close.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Located on the ground floor of Melbourne Central, the store carries Nere-branded suitcases, soft-sided bags, packing cubes, toiletry kits, luggage tags, water bottles and other accessories that shoppers can mix and match in various colours to create their own personalised luggage sets. Nere releases new colours and accessories every season.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The pet centre will also have a small amount of retail space, where Walmart plans to sell its own private-label pet care brands. This shift in mindset has created significant demand for fashionable pet apparel and accessories that not only meet pets’ needs but also reflect the personal style of their owners.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The company said on its website that it plans to increase investment and “drive meaningful growth” in its core markets – the US and Canada. The Posh Credit for these markets will expire after October 25, while unshipped orders will be automatically cancelled on October 28. billion last year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Launched by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R Miller in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1982, the brand became well known for its wide array of colourfully quilted handbags and accessories. We are prudently planning the second half through a more conservative lens, as we expect the trends we’ve seen in both brands to continue.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy. The brand has announced its plans to expand into the UK, with the first two stores and dedicated website launched before Christmas.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But amidst the traditional marketing blitzes and seasonal promotions, a new force is opening doors to partnerships that wouldnt have been imaginable even a few years ago and quietly reshaping the retail landscape in the process: commerce media.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

According to the brand, Mansergh’s appointment comes at a time of “significant momentum” for the company, which has had tremendous expansion in major international markets. Under Rebecca’s direction, the brand is planning an ambitious expansion in the US, with multiple shop openings planned for major areas this year.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

The company also announced its plans to expand into the Asia market this year, alongside multiple new exciting product launches. Moreover, we aim to make the Paire offline store a place where our community can hang out, stay, and spend time, making it a true gathering spot for our customers,” he added.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges on multiple fronts.

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JULY 13, 2023

Ashley Sampson: Reebok has been in this market for many years, and has operated under different entities. Reebok has undertaken a similar process overseas and, in many markets, we’re seeing similar results to what’s been happening in Australia. AS: We’ve never had retail stores in this market, so it’s really exciting.

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