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JULY 15, 2024

Fashion & apparel led the growth in online purchases with a 19.1 The post Affordable fashion sales surge online, despite consumer spending slowdown appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Online spending for the April-June period was up 1.1 Approximately 5.7 per cent compared to the prior-year period. per cent respectively.

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JUNE 2, 2021

More young consumers are moving toward second-hand fashion options, conscious of the environment and carbon footprint of the clothing industry. The post Etsy to buy fashion reseller Depop in push for younger consumers appeared first on Inside Retail. billion, as the online seller looks to attract younger shoppers.

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JULY 10, 2024

Shepard was inspired to start the brand based on his own experiences searching for such products, and he knew other consumers were looking for the same thing. An untapped apparel market Consumer demand for gender-neutral clothing or unisex fashion styles has been growing in recent years.

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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 18, 2022

Lockdowns, store closures, and increased online shopping were all part of the ‘new normal’ for consumers and retailers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. ACRS (Australian Consumer and Retail Studies) regularly investigates the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers via our ACRS Retail Monitor.

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MAY 27, 2024

According to Walmart, while traditional methods of apparel production require the fabric to be cut and stitched, Unspun’s first-of-its-kind 3D weaving technology skips these steps, going straight from yarn to garment, eliminating waste generated by the process: fabric offcuts, discarded unsold inventory and transport emissions.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Consumers attracted to value and convenience The year-on-year growth in general retail purchases has bucked recent trends. It’s also ahead of other retail areas like household goods (-2 per cent) and apparel (-2.5 An 18 per cent yearly fall in spending on luxury apparel boutiques also supports this trend.

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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. Both brands are sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer, online and owned stores, and via wholesale channels. The initial deal has an eight-year term.

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MAY 22, 2022

Apparel retailer Alquemie Group will launch a network of National Geographic apparel stores in Australia and New Zealand.

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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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DECEMBER 5, 2024

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Launched in 2014 by former digital strategist and account planner Ariel Kaye, Parachute is a minimalist brand designed with the millennial consumer in mind.

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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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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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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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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. Providing unique experiences for consumers, and investing in and helping to build outdoor communities is important to Salomon,” he added.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

US apparel and footwear company VF Corporation is taking control of its The North Face (TNF) business in Australia and New Zealand by transferring from a distributor model to a direct-sales model. The company expects the transition to be completed by the second half of this year.

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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. Both BMG and US Polo Assn view Australia as a growth market.

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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. Right now, we’re dealing with financial strain, ongoing changes in consumer habits, and increased online competition.”

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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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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 Prior to this report, there wasn’t a lot of information about what was happening in Australia.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

Mosaic Brands is facing legal action for allegedly breaching the Australian Consumer Law by failing to deliver “several hundred thousand products” to its customers within advertised timeframes. Mosaic owns apparel brands including Millers, Rockmans, Noni B, Rivers, Katies, Autograph, W Lane, Crossroads and Beme.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

An increasingly competitive fast-fashion sphere H&M is one of the world’s largest apparel brands, with over 4000 stores spread across the globe, but thanks to growing competition from fast fashion players, it has been struggling to hold onto its once-primary position. “H&M H&M has been through a difficult time.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Athletic apparel brand Under Armour posted revenue of US$1.6 The dip in North American sales continues to be a concern as this is Under Armour’s largest market by some margin, and is also a region where consumer spending has, generally, held up quite well.” Apparel revenue increased 3 per cent to $1.1

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion a year earlier, the apparel maker said in a statement. Pandemic restrictions dragged on results there for years, but now the challenge is a sluggish economy that has weighed on consumer confidence. Operating profit rose 31 per cent to US$3.35 billion in the 12 months through August from $2.55 That compared with the $3.21

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Original research of 1,000 UK consumers reveals, after more than two years of the cost-of-living crisis negatively impacting disposable income, 64% of consumers are buying fewer fashion, apparel and lifestyle products.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Another way Ulta Beauty uses technology to enhance the customer experience is by investing in educational video content from beauty brands to enhance the store associate’s ability to educate the consumer about a product.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 18, 2024

Consumers bear the costs, which start at $10. “We billion units of new apparel per year, with more than half ending up in the trash. According to the firms, there will be an easy-to-lodge process where clients may input their garment and repair needs before mailing their garment, with Shona Joy managing the entire process.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Logistics and returns management company Shiperoo has tapped Catch co-founders Gabby and Hezi Leibovich to lead its new direct-to-consumer platform that focuses on selling returned items at discounted prices. Store categories include apparel, electronics, footwear, homeware, and beauty.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

per cent – retailers might be expecting tough economic conditions, as consumers are expected to cut back. . Customers were spending more on clothing, footwear and personal accessories, department stores and cafes and restaurants in July 2022, compared to the 12 months prior, and consumer sentiment was also up, by 3.9 she said. “Not

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MAY 10, 2021

It has also successfully created a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) among some consumers. Alternatively, they may become the innovators in apparel trends, and develop ongoing collections such as the H&M designer capsule ranges,” she observed. It’s not the first time furniture retailers have become lifestyle brands.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Outdoor apparel and equipment brand Macpac has expanded its footprint in Sydney with a new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, the brand’s 53rd in Australia. According to Cathy Seaholme, Macpac’s MD, one of the features of the Bondi Junction store is large fitting rooms for consumers to confirm their preferred gear options.

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MAY 17, 2021

If the fashion industry really wants to reduce its environmental footprint, Roger Lee, CEO of garment manufacturing firm TAL Apparel, said it needs to have a system in place. “We, TAL Apparel. But to me, traceability is absolutely important.”. We want to hold ourselves accountable with what we do,” Lee said. “In Fung Group.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2023

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands says all three brands contributed “strong sales growth” in the first three quarters of the financial year. A warmer-than-usual start to winter in Australia and dampening consumer sentiment have seen sales and retail footfall fall.

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JULY 3, 2023

The 1210sqm store will feature the entire LifeWear range, including ’23 Spring Summer Collection, six self-check-out machines, and 12 changing rooms for consumers to try on the apparel. Japanese lifestyle brand Uniqlo will launch its first physical location in Canberra later this year, following demands from Canberra residents.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

New Balance has entered the beauty market in celebration of opening a premium direct-to-consumer retail store in Australia this December and it smells like luxury on and off the court for the apparel brand. It is set to open on December 19 on Sydney’s luxury retail strip George Street and offers a premium retail experience.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Sports apparel company Under Armour has reported a rocky start to fiscal 2025, with revenue down 10 per cent to US$1.2 Wholesale revenue dwindled by 8 per cent to $681 million, while direct-to-consumer was down by 12 per cent to $480 million. billion, and an operating loss of $300 million.

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