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A marriage of convenience? Myer’s acquisition of Premier’s apparel brands

Inside Retail

The marriage of convenience through a Myer acquisition of Premier Investments apparel brands portfolio is more likely to succeed. However, the merger plan faces a likely regulatory hurdle after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has indicated a number of competition concerns.

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How Parachute’s consistent marketing and quality designs won over millennials

Inside Retail

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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Banned Chinese cotton is widespread in global retailers’ merchandise – survey

Inside Retail

Traces of banned Chinese cotton were found in 19 per cent of a sample of merchandise selling at US and global retailers in the past year, a study showed, highlighting the challenges of complying with the US law aimed at blocking imports of cotton linked to forced labour in China.

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Under Armour continues to struggle although decline softens

Inside Retail

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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PVH to sell Izod, Van Heusen and Arrow brands to ABG

Inside Retail

Heritage international apparel brands Izod, Van Heusen, and Arrow are set to have a new owner after Authentic Brands Group reached an agreement to purchase them from PVH Corp. The three brands have about 60 licensing partners around the world, crossing the apparel spectrum and extending into furnishings, fragrance and homewares.

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Is Woolworths leading industry change by not stocking Australia Day merch?

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group’s announcement earlier this month that it will no longer sell Australia Day-themed merchandise for the upcoming national holiday due to “a decline in demand” has been met with praise by supporters and calls for a boycott by critics.

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China stitches up Western apparel makers for quality issues

Inside Retail

All eyes are on Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon, after it was fined for selling poor quality down-feather vests in China. Riding on China’s new-found obsession with health after the pandemic, Lululemon built a new cult following among Chinese consumers. Fortunes turn quickly.

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