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AUGUST 30, 2023

American apparel brands Ann Taylor, Loft, and Talbots have merged into a new group, Knitwell. ” The new company said it will continue to extend its shared services to Lane Bryant, a plus–size women’s apparel brand. Combined, these companies generate more than US$3 billion in annual sales.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Consumers spending on apparel rose by 6.7 The post Early data suggests apparel, groceries drove December retail sales growth appeared first on Inside Retail. Despite inflationary pressures and rising living costs, retail spending increased 1.7 per cent, on groceries by 6.6 per cent, lodging 4.1 per cent, electronics 3.5

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

With the launch of SA1NT Layers, Former 2XU owner Aidan Clarke has gone back to his roots, with a renewed focus on performance and recovery sportswear apparel. We have evolved our moto jeans and fabrics no less than six times, and this obsession to set the standard and keep raising the bar is now driving us to stand out in sports apparel.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fast forward to 2024, it has expanded into apparel while leading the retail industry in sustainability measures. The post Why fabric technology is the key to apparel brand Paire’s sustainable approach appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Paire first launched in 2020 with a single product, socks.

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MAY 13, 2024

The post sala hars envisions apparel store in mexico as ‘industrial bunker’ with overlapping forms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the architects create a dynamic display system through a procession of enfilades for tiempos flagship store.

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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. But it’s not all about size, Premier’s Apparel Brands’ omnichannel strategy and customer connection align with Myer’s approach to loyalty.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Womenswear brand Forever New is opening three flagship stores in Kuwait as part of its strategic partnership with fashion conglomerate Apparel Group. We’re proud to partner with the Apparel Group to further expand our presence in the Middle East,” said Dipendra Goenka, CEO of Forever New.

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JULY 9, 2022

Australian leakproof apparel pioneer Modibodi has been bought by Swedish hygiene and health company Essity in a deal worth $140 million. . The company will also purchase an 80-per-cent stake in Knix, a Canadian e-commerce startup that designs and sells leakproof underwear, swimwear, bras and other apparel.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Last June, Myer announced its proposal to merge with Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands, comprising Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E and Dotti. Aside from the Apparel Brands, Premier Retail’s brands also include Peter Alexander and Smiggle.

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JUNE 18, 2024

ASX-listed City Chic Collective has agreed to sell America plus-size apparel brand Avenue Stores to US-based FullBeauty Brands for an undisclosed amount. FullBeauty said the deal will enable it to further expand in the $81 billion women’s plus-sized sector, which is growing three times faster than the broader women’s apparel market. “We

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Apparel brands Lacoste and Dickies have appointed Accent Group as their exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand. The addition of both of these new global brands continues Accent’s strategic drive to grow our business in the Lifestyle Apparel and footwear market, in particular the apparel market,” said Accent CEO Daniel Agostinelli.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If we let it, the voluntary administration of Mosaic Brands can show us the downside of having a large store network while the sale of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands can show us the upside. The combination of Myer and Apparel Brands is transformational for our business,” said Myer’s executive chair, Olivia Wirth, in a statement. “If

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MAY 10, 2024

The technology, where customers can access selected fashion options without paying a monthly charge, employs artificial intelligence to deliver customised apparel recommendations, allowing people to discover and shop from a store that is matched to their style and budget.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Sports footwear and apparel store New Balance has opened its first UCC retail concept store at Bondi Junction in Sydney. It features a curated collection of footwear and apparel, including its made in USA products. The store is one of New Balance’s eight UCC-style stores in the world.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Global absorbent apparel brand Modibodi has appointed Kerry Cusack as its new executive director, effective July 31. Founded in 2013 by Kristy Chong, Modibodi pioneered life-changing leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence including underwear, swimwear, activewear, and maternity wear.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We’re thrilled to welcome customers to our enhanced store experience, showcasing our even bigger and better range of products from the world’s leading footwear and apparel brands.”

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

Propel Group is selling its water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart via her S Kidman and Co pastoral company. Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year.

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MARCH 26, 2023

Further reading: Apparel sales drive Redbubble revenue in the latest half The post Redbubble co-founder Martin Hosking named CEO appeared first on Inside Retail.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will open its first store in Canberra after announcing the launch in July. The new store, in the Canberra Centre, spans more than 1210sqm and will offer a full line-up of LifeWear apparel for men, women, kids and babies. “The

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The company is understood to be looking to capitalise on the increased interest in the beach apparel category. Deloitte is expected to prepare a flyer highlighting Tigerlily’s position in the apparel space within the coming weeks. Founded in 2000 in Sydney, Tigerlily is known for its patterned dresses and bikinis.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Australian eco-tech start-up Samsara Eco and athletic apparel brand Lululemon have unveiled the world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product, representing a key milestone that brings the fashion industry one step closer to creating a circular ecosystem.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

If not entirely mainstream today, period underwear and other leakproof apparel are certainly more common than they were 10 years ago, so it’s not surprising that brands are starting to rethink how they advertise these products, too. Leakproof apparel is no longer niche, and our evolved brand identity reflects that.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Founded in 1974 in Victoria, Drummond sells golfing equipment and apparel with a franchise network of 50 stores across Australia. The advisory firm is reportedly targeting three sets of buyers – private equity, other sports and leisure retailers, and golf fanatics.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Items will be graded on a spectrum from “Like New”, “Very Good”, “Good” and “Acceptable”, which determines discounting, and will be available across 30 categories, such as smartphones, laptops, books, apparel and toys, among others. The post Amazon launches resale platform in Australia appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

TK Maxx is a subsidiary of US-headquartered apparel and home fashion discount retailer TJX Companies. The new store features apparel items for men, women, and children, cosmetics, toys, and homewares. This is TK Maxx’s 78th store in Australia since it started its operations in the country in 2017.

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2023

Lab is an acronym for ‘life around bikes’ and the store sells premium cycling apparel and accessories, along with cyclist-oriented items such as fragrances, skincare and grooming products, and books. The Australian company believes the store will capture Amsterdam’s cycling buzz through its new concept store.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2023

The study found that 73 per cent of Australians said they purchase pre-owned apparel, 80 per cent believe they wear less than 60 per cent of their wardrobe, and 95 per cent give their unwanted items to op shops or other charitable organisations. “In Reluv is an online marketplace where people can sell their secondhand clothing.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

French outdoor adventure and lifestyle brand Salomon has recently become a staple of style-conscious sneakerheads, despite traditionally being known for its functional hiking and trail apparel. I see the opportunity for growth in several key categories.”

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Plus-size apparel company City Chic has sold its Evans brand to AK Retail Holdings for GBP8 million (AU$15.5 Specialising in plus-size women’s apparel, footwear and accessories, City Chic has a portfolio of brands including City Chic, Avenue, Evans, CCX, Hips & Curves, Fox & Royal, and Navabi. million acquisition facility. “We

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APRIL 7, 2024

Apparel brand Bonds is partnering with children’s music group The Wiggles to release its first children’s clothing collection. The collection brings together both old and new characters of the 33-year-old musical icon, aiming to evoke joy in adults and children alike.

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JULY 12, 2022

The new Alexander McQueen store carries women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, bags, shoes, eyewear and jewellery pieces. The premises are dotted with mannequins interacting throughout the environment, referencing the narrative of the latest runway collections and offering shoppers an immersive shopping experience.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The company also saw growth in all five of its mainstream apparel brands – Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti, and Jacqui E – which collectively generated sales of $844.8 Smiggles also signed an agreement with a wholesale partner to open 60 freestanding stores in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain over the next decade.

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JUNE 12, 2023

According to Weber, despite being one of the most popular items of apparel in the Western world, jeans are neither practical nor even wearable for some people with impairments. Shapes United also has Adaptive and Sensory Collections with casual, everyday apparel alternatives.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Athletic apparel brand Under Armour posted revenue of US$1.6 Apparel revenue increased 3 per cent to $1.1 billion for the second quarter of FY24, flat versus the prior year and down 1 per cent on a currency-neutral basis. billion, but footwear was down 7 per cent to $351 million. Accessories sales rose 3 per cent to $114 million.

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JUNE 10, 2024

“As an official apparel partner of US Polo Assn, we’ve eagerly awaited the opportunity to extend our fast-expanding global reach into the dynamic Australian market and share our brand with more consumers around the world,” said Boo Jalil, CEO at Brand Machine Group.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

The North Face is opening a new concept store at Sydney’s World Square, marking the outdoor apparel brand’s largest format store yet in Australia. This is the first opening under the new retail format since VF took ownership of The North Face brand in Australia and New Zealand.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The demise of the unattainable, airbrushed and aspirational model, and the movement towards a more realistic reflection of society in the intimate apparel retail sector, is not merely a trend, it’s a new way of doing business. All are welcome and we never stop learning,” said Windram.

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