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#WeWearAustralian returns to convince Aussies to support local fashion

Inside Retail

The campaign focuses on driving online sales in the absence of bricks-and-mortar trade and wide cancellations of wholesale orders, and, according to Showroom-X chief executive Richard Poulson, drove around $3 million in sales last year. β€œIn

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How T-Shirt Brand Goodlife is Using CPG Tactics to Conquer High-End Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

In 2014, fashion veteran Christopher Molnar decided to go after a white space he felt was being overlooked by the big fashion houses β€” premium essentials. Molnar grew up in the fashion business β€” his father helped launch Hugo Boss into North America in the β€˜70s. Product that Delivers on its Promise.

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Here’s why discount luxury business Azura Fashion Group is going circular

Inside Retail

Australian fashion tech business Azura Fashion Group is banking on the booming circular economy for growth. Azura Fashion Group was born out of the uproar caused by Burberry’s revelation in 2018 that it had destroyed millions of dollars worth of excess stock, rather than sell it at a discounted price, to protect its brand image.

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Opinion: Don’t make your returns problem an experience problem

Inside Retail

Many retailers are also seeing a spike in product returns accompanying this change, with Accenture research showing returns of online purchases can reach three times the number of returns for products bought in-store. However, this approach is short-sighted and ignores the clear message that returns are sending us.

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2023 Wholesale Apparel Trends

Independent Retailer

Baby blue, pale yellow, chiffon greens and lilac are things to look for and mix with silky off-beiges and light neutrals to create fashionable sets. Second-hand fashion items have become big business for many sellers. If your business deals in returns or used merchandise, fashion items and clothing may be an untapped profit center.

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Tigerlily CEO talks turnaround and the next stage of sale process

Inside Retail

Amid increased interest in Australian brands and the beach apparel category, Australian women’s fashion brand Tigerlily is considered as good as sold by its current owners, private equity company Crescent Capital, which is seeking to capitalise on the current market. billion acquisition of luxe beauty brand Aesop.

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Right on Cue: How to fashion a legacy

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : Cue is one of Australia’s longest-standing fashion brands and it has such a rich history. Upon arriving home and sensing a gap for youth-driven fashion in the market, he decided to capitalise on that and started printing The Beatles t-shirts for the group’s fan club in Australia.

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