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Momotaro Jeans aims to capture international customers through rebrand strategy

Inside Retail

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

Inside Retail

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?

Strategy 130
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Carhartt, cowboys and the romanticisation of the middle class

Inside Retail

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

Inside Retail

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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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

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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Brandbank Group names Peter Halkett as its new CEO

Inside Retail

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.

Strategy 130
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Bootstrapping a million dollar optical empire: Three blokes, Ebay and a vision

Inside Retail

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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