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

Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2024

That is a significant and rapid expansion and one that would draw investor scrutiny. By 2015, a year after opening 17 stores but still unable to get traction, it began to cut its losses and close smaller, unprofitable suburban mall stores yet again. It will offer women’s and men’s clothing, footwear and accessories on two levels.

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Sneakerboy enters administration with creditors to meet this month

Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

The outlet is well-known among sneakerheads and streetwear fans nationwide for its expansive range or new and vintage footwear and its elaborate store fit-outs. Sneakerboy sells upmarket footwear and streetwear, with some Balenciaga sneakers on its walls reaching north of $1500.

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Shein launches collection with US luxury label Monse

Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Those funds will support the expansion of the charity’s operations, including in-person styling sessions to enhance professional image, boost confidence, and optimise wardrobes for career success. ” The Shein x Monse collection will feature a variety of styles and sizes, including dresses, jackets, blouses, pants, and accessories.

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Emma – The Sleep Company becomes first D2C sleep brand to open physical store, launching in London’s Westfield

Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Since launching in 2015, Emma has expanded into more than 30 markets around the world and the store will mark the start of Emma’s retail expansion offline into one of its strongest markets globally. More store openings are planned in the U.K.

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Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale

Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2021

Amazon Australia today announced the launch of Amazon Warehouse, a new storefront on the country’s Amazon site, which offers pre-owned and open box items that include a wide range of items, including fashion, electronics, accessories, toys, music, books and more. Can Rent the Runway make resale a success?

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Luxury shoe label Kurt Geiger said to be for sale, may fetch US$486 million

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Founded in 1963, Kurt Geiger has been owned by Civen since 2015. The brand announced in June it had signed a $181 million funding agreement to fuel its international expansion and refinance existing borrowings. The company is working with advisers at Bank of America on a prospective auction, according to Sky News.

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Meet the luxury swim label taking over beaches from California to Bondi

Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2024

When Shea Marie launched swimwear label Same back in 2015 there was no blueprint or incubator to help convert her influence into a brand. After streamlining its business back to a direct-to-consumer model, Same is now ready to venture into new markets with its first global expansion into Australia. “As

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Singaporean fashion brand Beyond The Vines sets sights on new markets

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The brand, commonly known for its bag designs characterised by vibrant colours, was founded by Singaporean husband-and-wife duo Daniel Chew and Rebecca Ting in 2015. IR : How does the Thailand expansion fit into Beyond The Vines’ overall global growth strategy? IR : Are there further expansion plans in Southeast Asia?

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Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

Global growth One of Anton’s key areas of focus at July will be the brand’s US expansion. To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015.

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Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

Global growth One of Anton’s key areas of focus at July will be the brand’s US expansion. To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Kering, which does not break out the McQueen label’s financial results, has been pushing it further upmarket and named former LVMH executive Gianfilippo Testa CEO in May last year with a mandate to accelerate expansion. He formerly worked for Lockton Companies, a privately held insurance broker, as director of finance.

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Can Japan’s Aeon become a global juggernaut?

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2022

In March, Aeon Phnom Penh, the older of the two and informally known as ‘Aeon 1’, hosted the opening of H&M’s first Cambodian store, an 1800 square metre shop spread over two levels offering women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing and accessories. Indonesia is also a prime long-term target for Aeon Mall.

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Activewear unicorn Vuori heads Down Under in global rollout

Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2022

The expansion follows years of explosive growth and a US$400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, which took its value to $4 billion as of last October. . Online stores will be launched in each country, followed by a progressive opening of physical stores.

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“Into the third generation”: How Ashford Handicrafts is spinning success

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In 2015, my husband and I decided the time was right to move from New York City back to Ashburton and grasp the opportunity to work and ultimately take over the family business. JA: Working with FedEx has been the fire power behind our global expansion. Thanks to our continued expansion, the business is now employing over 45 people.

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. From Warby Parker, Allbirds and others; the CEO touts the new cash to fund capex and store expansion.

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

Sneakerboy enters administration with creditors to meet this month

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Shein launches collection with US luxury label Monse

Emma – The Sleep Company becomes first D2C sleep brand to open physical store, launching in London’s Westfield

Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale

Luxury shoe label Kurt Geiger said to be for sale, may fetch US$486 million

Meet the luxury swim label taking over beaches from California to Bondi

Singaporean fashion brand Beyond The Vines sets sights on new markets

Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Retail appointments of the week

Can Japan’s Aeon become a global juggernaut?

Activewear unicorn Vuori heads Down Under in global rollout

“Into the third generation”: How Ashford Handicrafts is spinning success

Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

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