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MARCH 12, 2025

Chief financial officer Markus Neubrand announced plans to cut 500 jobs worldwide and close some unprofitable stores as part of a cost-cutting plan. The post Puma plans job cuts as US demand weakens, outlook dims appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. . “February was bad.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As an occasional buyer and seller of second-hand fashion, I’ve been watching the trend with interest. In the short term, we’ll pay more but in the long term, we (consumers, the people who make fashion, communities and the planet) will all be richer. The post From “fast fashion” to “fast thrifting”: When will we learn?

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JULY 24, 2024

Country Road Group is set to restructure its fashion retail business, which is expected to result in massive staff layoffs, The Australian has reported. The post Country Road Group may layoff staff in planned restructure appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Inside Retail has reached out to Country Road Group for comment.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

To help plus-sized men find good-value fashion, menswear label Connor has launched AXL+Co into the Australian market. The report found that 73 per cent of Australian men identify as size ‘large or above’ with 48 per cent agreeing that it’s “hard” to find stores that cater to their size or fashion needs at a “reasonable price”.

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JUNE 3, 2024

This will be the global online fashion retailer’s seventh Australian pop-up and is set to showcase its extensive range of on-trend, affordable and size-inclusive collections. The post Shein plans its first Perth pop up later this month appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

NH: Across the business, weve been focused on accelerating our international growth including in Asia, where were excited about the emergence and growth of fashion hubs across the region. The post Nuholt Huisamen on Levis 2025 plans for East Apac and the Blue Tab launch appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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JUNE 9, 2022

The campaign is in its third year with major retailers across fashion and accessories, household and lifestyle, health and technology, food and beverage, offering discounts on in-store and online products. The post ARA reveals plans for First Responders Day on June 30 appeared first on Inside Retail.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The company started with selling socks and has grown into a multi-faceted business known for its sustainable and functional fashion. The company also announced its plans to expand into the Asia market this year, alongside multiple new exciting product launches.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The fashion group’s net profit increased 11.7 The group plans to open more than 10 stores in the second half and intends to acquire more stores for Stylerunner and an additional 10 stores for The Athlete’s Foot. Accent Group booked higher net profit on the back of 42 new store openings in the fiscal first half.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Luxury fashion brand Camilla has named Rebecca Mansergh as its new CEO. Under Rebecca’s direction, the brand is planning an ambitious expansion in the US, with multiple shop openings planned for major areas this year. She steps up after serving as acting CEO for the past year.

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MAY 24, 2024

While established fashion brands are attempting to find solid ground in the current economic downturn, a new guard of Australian designers are trying to get their foot in the door. Fashion is an industry that worships breakthrough talent but gaining access to the necessary resources to innovate and disrupt is half the battle.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Hobart is set to host its first fashion festival this month dubbed the Tasmanian Fashion Festival (TFF). The runway preview will take place at the Henry Jones Art Hotel on September 30 followed by an all-day fashion fair at the Wrest Point Hotel and Casino on Saturday. Tickets for both events are available online.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

From Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana to Nike, major fashion brands in recent months have been embracing NFTs and now, small Australian businesses will be given support to explore virtual fashion, thanks to a new FashTech Lab program from the Australian Fashion Council (AFC). It’s a big leap, which we understand.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Window shopping is about to get a whole lot more exciting, with Australian designer fashion brand Oroton launching augmented reality try-on mirrors across the window displays of its stores in Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building and Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Fashion has embraced technology at every turn from social media to virtual change rooms, yet consumers’ wardrobes have remained analogue. I wanted to build something to reshape our relationship with our wardrobes and rewire how we experience fashion,” she added.

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JULY 3, 2024

Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds is planning to relocate its stores in Sydney and Melbourne as part of the company’s ongoing transformation. The retailer will also offer “heavy” discounts for all clothing, footwear and accessories lines at its Sydney and Melbourne stores, starting Thursday.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Coach’s parent company, Tapestry, is nearing a deal to acquire luxury fashion giant Capri Holdings, marking one of the biggest fashion tie-ups this year, according to the Wall Street Journal. There is more security in embarking on bold international plans as a larger entity.”

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The brands to be wound down are Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe, as part of what Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold calls a Focus on Core plan. The post Mosaic to axe five brands in rescue plan: here’s the list appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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JANUARY 8, 2023

In December, Hong Kong -based start-up Code-Create launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) platform for fashion design. . One of the main components of the platform is Mixi, which can recognise over 2,300 colours and over 230 fashion attributes. The startup aims to revitalise the fashion ecosystem through AI.

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JULY 15, 2024

Of all the popular fashion brands in the ’90s and early 2000s, few can rival the legacy of BCBG and its sister labels BCBG Max Azria and BCBG Generation. The plan seems to have been a long time coming, considering that Marquee Brands acquired the BGBC portfolio and related intellectual property in August 2017. “G-III’s

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Fashion retailer Sosandar has signed deals with The Iconic in Australia and The Bay in Canada to start its e-commerce operations in these countries as part of its overseas expansion. The post UK pureplay fashion label Sosandar to launch in Australia appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Williams shared plans to expand its Adelaide workshop following the launch of its ‘Crafted in Australia’ collection. Onshore attraction Sustainability and circularity are no longer mere buzzwords in the fashion community, and are increasingly seen as mandatory for business success. per cent of fashion shoppers look for Australian made.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

From an all-black opening look to models holding a picture of Queen Elizabeth, London Fashion Week began with tributes to the late monarch as fashionistas paid their respects during the period of national mourning. It can’t be moved,” Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, told Reuters.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Acler, an Adelaide fashion business, is expanding its retail reach with a premium boutique in Sydney’s The Strand Arcade. Acler says its entry into physical retail has been carefully planned, and the store’s design reflects the brand’s desire to directly engage with customers in stores. “As

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

Jewel Changi in Singapore for example, has become an iconic landmark for both locals and tourists alike, while Shibuya and Gangnam are arguably amongst the most vibrant fashion districts in Asia. IR: Following these three flagship stores, what are your plans for further expansion?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Savers will open its fourth South Australian store at the Richmond Lifestyle Centre in Marleston on February 20, with more openings planned for the year. The 2580sqm store is set to become one of Savers’ largest stores in Australia and will offer over 100,000 ‘pre-loved’ clothing, accessories, home goods, and other items.

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JULY 19, 2023

Cargo Crew specialises in custom-made uniforms designed for hospitality, retail, corporate and a range of other brands, and stands out in a competitive field by fusing fashion with functionality. Felicity Rodgers told Inside Retail that Cargo Crew developed out of a fashion label she co-created straight from university.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Myer’s acquisition of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands appears to be the next step in Olivia Wirth’s plan for the department store’s loyalty program, Myer One. Yet, their adaptability, continued consumer focus, and strategic acquisitions have positioned them as a resilient force in Australian fashion retail today.

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JUNE 19, 2022

Australian fashion tech business Azura Fashion Group is banking on the booming circular economy for growth. Azura Fashion Group was born out of the uproar caused by Burberry’s revelation in 2018 that it had destroyed millions of dollars worth of excess stock, rather than sell it at a discounted price, to protect its brand image.

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JUNE 21, 2023

The Australian outdoor retail sector has emerged as one of the big winners in the ‘post-pandemic’ retail market, with international brands such Canada Goose and Halfdays launching local offers, and National Geographic rolling out experiential retail stores selling a range of premium outerwear and accessories.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

The fashion industry has long found itself in a race to be the fastest. The latest brand to capitalise on this trend is luxury fashion house Incu, which, in a partnership with Uber Direct, can now deliver its products to customers in under two hours. But for customers that have been in Incu stores, it’s missing a few things.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Starting with a single sneaker launch in 2014, the brand has expanded into other retail categories, including outerwear, streetwear and accessories to become a lifestyle brand for all ages — from children barely old enough to pronounce the name of the business to veteran fashion consumers.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In a warehouse on the outskirts of Barcelona, women stand at conveyor belts, manually sorting T-shirts, jeans and dresses from large bales of used clothing – a small step towards tackling Europe’s towering problem of discarded fashion. It did not respond to a request for comment on the suggestion it needed to do more.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

Former Lovisa CEO Shane Fallscheer is launching his jewellery business, Harli + Harpa, which plans to roll out several stores by Christmas. The new retailer will market itself as “Your walk-in jewellery box” and open a store at Sunshine Plaza, among other planned locations.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

In 2020, Australian teen fashion brand Pavement joined a large list of retailers that entered voluntary administration, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major factor contributing to their exit from the retail landscape. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership? IR: How significant will Pavement’s presence be across Big W?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Launched by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R Miller in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1982, the brand became well known for its wide array of colourfully quilted handbags and accessories. We are prudently planning the second half through a more conservative lens, as we expect the trends we’ve seen in both brands to continue.

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MARCH 30, 2025

According to the AFR , it is unclear whether Frasers plans to go beyond 19.99 The sportswear retailer is available online only in the country. More details about the agreement are expected to be announced as early as this week. per cent the threshold above which an acquirer is subject to regulations and required to lodge a takeover.

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