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Momotaro Jeans aims to capture international customers through rebrand strategy

Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2024

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’.

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

Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2024

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. Strategically, it had been a bad decision to launch in the US in malls before the brand had any recognition there.

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Carhartt, cowboys and the romanticisation of the middle class

Inside Retail

JUNE 6, 2024

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

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Inside Retail connected with the CMO to delve into the details of True Religion’s millennial and Gen-Z-geared marketing strategy. Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal. They’re not paying full price. What does that mean exactly?

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

Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2024

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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Brandbank Group names Peter Halkett as its new CEO

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Halkett was formerly CEO at APG & Co – the parent of Sportscraft, Saba, and Jag – between 2015 and 2020 and at Kathmandu between 2006 and 2014. He said the business is “well positioned” to execute the next phase of its strategy, with strong brands, new systems, and a highly focused and energised team.

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Behind the breakup of Adidas and Reebok

Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

billion less than Adidas paid for it back in 2006. The focus for Adidas will now be on its “Own the Game” strategy, which it expects will fuel growth, gain market share and “create sustainable value” for its stakeholders. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) purchased Reebok last week for US$2.5 billion; US$1.3 Behind the breakup .

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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

MARCH 28, 2023

Founded by Gabbay and Ralph Gindi in 2006, Bluestar Alliance’s portfolio of brands includes Hurley, Bebe, and Tahari. “Bluestar continues to strategically build its portfolio and we see Scotch & Soda as a unique fit,” said Joseph Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance. The company manages a current portfolio of more than 300 licensees.

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

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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. Li acknowledges these challenges while expressing confidence in the group’s preparation and strategy.

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Sheike to enter South Australia in major bricks-and-mortar push

Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2022

The brand launched online in 2006, and e-commerce is now a major contributor to the business, Kennedy said. Online is a major contributor to our business and one that we will continue to champion and invest in strongly – just like our bricks-and-mortar strategy. They really work hand in hand for us,” she said.

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“It’s about doing less”: Kowtow MD talks sustainable growth

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Here, she discusses the challenges of a sustainable supply chain, how sticking to your established values helps you stand out, the hidden advantage in not having a strategy at first, and what the business has planned for the next 10 years. Now, we’re a crew of 44 and we have a 10-year strategy, which we never had before.

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How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave

Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

KB: For Nasty Gal we began our journey in a tiny San Francisco apartment selling vintage on eBay, back in 2006. KB: The Boohoo Group recently launched a brand new sustainability strategy, in which we have set ourselves a series of challenging targets, which we have published so we can be held account for our progress.

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The rise of Sheike: From Sydney market stall to style authority

Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2022

IR: I know Sheike launched an e-commerce site in 2006. SK: There’s no doubt that online is a major contributor to our business, and one that we will continue to champion strongly, just like our bricks-and-mortar strategy. How mature would you say your online offering is today? They really work hand-in-hand for us.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2023

Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. We have been able to achieve this through smart investment strategy, spending in the right areas and managing cash flow,” he said.

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Inside Spanish fashion brand Mango’s “very ambitious” US expansion plan

Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2024

Stephen Grenley: Mango has been present in the United States since 2006. This widespread physical presence and large online penetration [provide a] detailed knowledge of our customers which we use to deploy a successful strategy to respond to the needs of our customers at any moment, location or format.

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