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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

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. “Afends has a big customer base from Sydney especially in the city, we wanted to give our consumers creative cool stores that they can visit and experience the brand and see it in action,” said founders Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise. Afends at The Galleries.

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Bootstrapping a million dollar optical empire: Three blokes, Ebay and a vision

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Direct-to-consumer Smart Buy Glasses Group turned over an eight-figure top-line revenue last financial year and the business is expected to expand on this come July 1. With the global eyewear market revenue projected to reach US$174.06 billion by 2028, the business has a vast growth opportunity.

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Carhartt, cowboys and the romanticisation of the middle class

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They have realigned their strategies to target older consumers with higher incomes who are typically less affected by economic downturns and spending more than pre-pandemic levels. Leather totes were a go-to silhouette at FW24 shows and should be prominent in future accessories buys. billion in revenue for Q2 2023 and 2.5

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How ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company Birkenstock created a brand worth billions

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This is the value a company derives from consumer perception of its brand. billion in 2006. Other factors, such as the impact of persistently high inflation on consumer spending, will affect how Birkenstock fares post-IPO, but the brand has certainly put its best foot forward for its stock market debut.

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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

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So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today. Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal.

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Why Snapchat is investing in Gen Z resale fashion app, Galaxy

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The internet’s early marketplaces, such as eBay, catapulted secondhand clothing and accessories to a new level. This allowed new commerce models to emerge, such as Nasty Gal Vintage, which began in 2006. The other report shared that fast fashion brand Shein’s largest consumer group is Gen Z women motivated by price and online shopping.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

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Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis.

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