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Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

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British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. where the brand has previously been sold via its owned website and wholesale at retailers including Bloomingdales , Nordstrom and Dillards sales grew 58.7% Following the opening of its first U.S.

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Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel

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Renewed Focus on Wholesale Nike CEO Elliott Hill. Photo courtesy Nike) Hill emphasized on the earnings call that improving and expanding sales in the wholesale channel is a key Nike initiative under his watch. Wholesale revenue totaled $25.9 The Nike integrated marketplace is beginning to take shape,” Hill said.

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Calpak Embarks on a New Retail Adventure: Physical Stores

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Photo credit: Calpak From Pop-Up to Permanent Calpak initially realized the power of retail when it started forging partnerships with Nordstrom and other wholesale partners, according to Shin. Calpak undoubtedly tapped into the learnings from its pop-up to better plan for the LA store’s opening.

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How Australian luxury brand Camilla plans to win over the US retail scene

Inside Retail

Founded by leading Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks in 2004, the eponymous apparel and accessories brand has been taking the world by storm with its aesthetic approach to bohemian-inspired designs. By 2028, the brand plans to have opened 10 new stores, in addition to its current US retail stackup. This is just the beginning!

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Under Armour Q2 revenue dips as brand realignment continues

Inside Retail

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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Claire’s Reportedly Exploring Sale as Competition, Tariffs Dampen Business Outlook

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Tween-favorite accessories retailer Claire’s is considering selling all or parts of its business, according to Bloomberg , which cited people familiar with the matter. The company had planned to go public in 2021, but scrapped those plans two years later.

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The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray

Retail TouchPoints

Journeys , one of the largest footwear retailers in the country with over 1,000 stores in North America, has been one of the most important large wholesale accounts for footwear brands for decade. But at the same time, I think what gives me the most comfort is around the plan and the strategy.

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