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MAY 9, 2022

The post Australian Fashion Council unveils trademark for Aussie apparel appeared first on Inside Retail. A multi-channel promotional campaign and consumer website will launch in August. Brands can apply to use the trademark online.

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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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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. It was valued at US$200 million in 2022.

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JUNE 30, 2024

The bad news was that company CFO Mat Friend admitted that Nike fell short of its plan, telling investors on its June 27 conference call: “We experienced meaningful shifts in consumer traffic in key markets – particularly in Greater China, where brick-and-mortar traffic declined as much as double-digits versus prior year.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Walmart and Petco are just the latest examples of a trend among both specialised pet care retailers like Petco and Chewy, and mass-market retailers such as Kohl’s, and Lowe’s, of expanding pet care services and product ranges to meet the needs of an increasingly pet-centred society. The pet perfume market alone was estimated to be worth US$1.4

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2022

Australian leakproof apparel pioneer Modibodi has been bought by Swedish hygiene and health company Essity in a deal worth $140 million. . Modibodi was founded by its CEO Kristy Chong nine years ago and has a strong market presence in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Strong growth projected in leakproof market.

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Inside Retail

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. Wirth’s leadership has focused on in-store enhancements, customer loyalty, and curated brand partnerships, helping Myer adapt to and anticipate market shifts,” she added.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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

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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Inside Retail

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. He attributes this new positioning to driving the huge growth of the brand in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Tapping into this much-underserved market has led to steady growth for Both& since it officially launched in 2020. An untapped apparel market Consumer demand for gender-neutral clothing or unisex fashion styles has been growing in recent years. per cent from 2022 to 2030 to reach an impressive $3.2

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Founded in 1974 in Victoria, Drummond sells golfing equipment and apparel with a franchise network of 50 stores across Australia. The company boasts 30 per cent market share with more than 150,000 golfers visiting its stores monthly, while its online store has more than 250,000 visits each month.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Led by co-founder and creative powerhouse, Mikey Nolan, Double Rainbouu has managed to carve out its own lane in the Australian fashion industry and gone on to make a name for itself internationally, specifically in the US, European and Japanese markets. “I I think that we try to bring just a fun and a playful sense of humour.

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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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Under Armour has announced an expanded range of apparel, footwear, and accessories exclusively for the Australian market. The ‘Live in UA’ campaign will roll out across all of Under Armour Australia’s digital brand platforms and nationally in Under Armour Brand Houses and out-of-home marketing placements.

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Inside Retail

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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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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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Discount retail store TK Maxx has opened a store at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre in Clarkson, marking its entry into the WA market. 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.

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Inside Retail

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. The World Square store will stock the largest collection of the brand’s UE Series products in the two markets when it launches next week.

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Inside Retail

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 change aims to maximise the full market potential of the brand as Australia and New Zealand are considered key retail markets.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG and US-based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership to solidify their presence in the growing markets of Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Globally, the UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) apparel market is set to reach US$1.4 The market is driven by growing skin cancer awareness, according to recent RationalStat industry analysis. billion by 2030 with a strong CAGR exceeding 7.7 In 2023, the industry had a suggested value of US$861.6

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Athletic apparel brand Under Armour posted revenue of US$1.6 The company, however, still struggles to gain ground in a more challenging market, he added. 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.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

To help plus-sized men find good-value fashion, menswear label Connor has launched AXL+Co into the Australian market. Owned by parent company Retail Apparel Group, the company says the launch comes after market research identified a “major gap” in the market for men who consider themselves ‘plus-size’.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion a year earlier, the apparel maker said in a statement. A tourism boom in Japan has led to a surge in duty free shopping, while revenue from its push into Western markets gets an added boost when translated back into yen. Fast Retailing’s earnings have been less rosy in China, the company’s biggest overseas market.

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MARCH 26, 2024

This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008. Some analysts have described Peter Alexander as an “unproven” brand outside of Australian and New Zealand markets. million for its first-half sales results.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Inside Retail spoke with Stephanie Tham, director of brand & marketing at Outdoor Venture, to learn about the new retail concept and the companys marketing strategy. Are there any plans to introduce RL2 by Running Lab to other markets in Southeast Asia or beyond? How does it differ from the original Running Lab stores?

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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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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.

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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. Our recent successful brand relaunch took the outdoor market by storm. Our Bondi Junction store will proudly showcase elements from our new brand toolkit,” said Seaholme. “Our

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MAY 15, 2023

Lifestyle label Laura Ashley has partnered with homeware marketer Basford Brands to launch a soft furnishings range in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1953, Laura Ashley sells a range of lifestyle products including home furnishings, women’s sleepwear, children’s apparel, accessories and hospitality experiences.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Our objective is to identify opportunities to deliver a step-change in Myer’s market position and generate strategic and financial benefits.” The company noted that its discussions with Premier Investments about a potential merger with Apparel Brands are progressing.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 5, 2024

Cross-border shoppers from the international markets which purchase the most from UK brands and retailers are also among those with the highest concentration of omnichannel consumers, the latest Global Voices report from ESW shows. To learn more, download the full report: Omnichannel Commerce: Creating Value for Your Brand and Your Customers.

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