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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

Retail TouchPoints

The designer fashion brand launched its own ecommerce operation in 2008, at a time when many other high-end specialty labels were still turning up their noses at digital. The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces.

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Rebecca Vallance’s chic new Sydney flagship store is a sign of what’s to come

Inside Retail

Starting a global fashion brand was a long-held ambition of Australian designer Rebecca Vallance-Gasan, and in 2011 the Aussie took the leap to launch her eponymous brand Rebecca Vallance in London and New York. The goal is for the business to have 20 direct-to-consumer retail stores globally within the next few years.

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Fashion label Nude Lucy goes DTC: Inside the brand’s new strategy

Inside Retail

After 10 years of building its brand through retailers like David Jones and The Iconic, Australian women’s fashion label Nude Lucy is going direct-to-consumer with the launch of its own bricks-and-mortar stores and further investment in its online business. Wholesale still a big part of the business.

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Dr Martens profits trampled by weak US consumer demand

Retail Gazette

Dr Martens profit and sales plunged during its full year, as it was faced with weak US consumer demand. Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson, who revealed last month that he is stepping down from the retailer, said: “Our FY24 results were as expected and reflect continued weak USA consumer demand.

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How Princess Polly Balances Sustainability and On-Trend Style

Retail TouchPoints

After a successful partnership with Pacsun, the fashion brand opened its first U.S. The core of this approach is “aligning our brand with the values and expectations of today’s consumers, while expanding our reach and optimizing our operations.” 2023 was a critical year in Princess Polly ’s growth story.

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Retailers suffer longest dip in sales since Covid-19 lockdown

Retail Gazette

Retailers are suffering from the longest dip in sales since the 2020 pandemic as consumers cut back for the fifth consecutive month. Like-for-like sales across fashion, homewares and lifestyle slipped 1.3% in February, according to new figures from accountancy firm BDO. Fashion was hit the hardest, with overall sales down 4.8%

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Here is what’s driving Danish retail giant Bestseller’s success Down Under 

Inside Retail

Bestseller’s Australia country director Rikke Dahl-Thorup told Inside Retail that the brand entered the Australian market due to the strong consumer demand for Scandinavian design, and a willingness from Aussie customers to embrace new trends. This reflects the growing demand for good quality fashion at competitive prices.”

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