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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

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That is a significant and rapid expansion and one that would draw investor scrutiny. Bloodied, but not bowed, Uniqlo corrected its initial mistake by opening a SoHo, New York street flagship in November 2006. It will offer women’s and men’s clothing, footwear and accessories on two levels.

Expansion 273
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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

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Founded in 2006 by Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise, Afends works with the motto ‘Question Everything’, which aims to encourage people to do their own research and come up with solutions to all of life’s problems. With stores in Melbourne, Sydney and at NSW’s Brunswick Heads, the brand is now eyeing expansion abroad.

Concept 246
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Bootstrapping a million dollar optical empire: Three blokes, Ebay and a vision

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Growing with the business In 2006, three ambitious Australian entrepreneurs pulled together to found the Smart Buy Glasses Group – bootstrapping the venture from limited funds, but boundless passion and a collective of corporate experience.

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Boohoo launches in five Asian markets

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The expansion plan sees the launching of Boohoo’s sites in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Founded in Manchester in 2006, Boohoo is a multi-brand fashion, home and beauty platform targeting Gen Z and millennial customers.

Marketing 130
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Momotaro Jeans aims to capture international customers through rebrand strategy

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With products available in 26 countries and regions worldwide, Momotaro Jeans is planning a broader expansion strategy to attract more international customers as tourism to Japan flourishes. Momotaro Jeans was born in 2006 in the Kojima district of Okayama prefecture, known as the birthplace of ‘Japanese Denim’.

Strategy 147
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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

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Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal. Our retail expansion strategy has always been built around our consumers,” Buckley stated. “We They’re not paying full price. What does that mean exactly?

Strategy 130
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Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo ramps up store openings in Southeast Asia

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Founded in 2006 with the launch of Urban Revivo in Guangzhou, FMG has grown into a major player in Asia’s fashion landscape, going toe-to-toe with established fast fashion brands like Zara and H&M. After the pandemic, the company accelerated its regional expansion, opening stores in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Fashion 130