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

Inside Retail

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. Sibling brand GU is more trendy, lower-priced and closer to a true fast fashion concept.

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

Inside Retail

Streetwear fashion label Afends is expanding its footprint by launching two stores in Sydney, including a store in The Galleries and a concept retail location on Newtown’s King Street. The Galleries, the brand’s first Sydney flagship store, features a warm tone with floral installations throughout the store concept.

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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. The Japanese denim label has recently launched a new concept store on Shinmonzen-dori in Kyoto as part of its rebranding.

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Analysis: Myer’s latest trading update raises key question about Premier deal

Inside Retail

Moreover, attempts by Myer to establish a number of new retail concepts, such as Mycar and Megamart, a big box rival to Harvey Norman, have been less successful.

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

Inside Retail

Inside Retail spoke to Shane Stephen Grenley, Mango’s international retail director for North America, to get an update on the brand’s US expansion efforts and upcoming retail initiatives. Stephen Grenley: Mango has been present in the United States since 2006. There are numerous expansion opportunities around the country.

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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

VMS

New York quickly became the epicenter of burgeoning new retail concepts. Display World was a concept familiar only to those who created those magical windows and in-store merchandising presentations and holiday extravaganzas with their new tools of props and mannequins.”. Economic expansion was fueled by a new affluence.