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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. It could also potentially offer to divest its My Chemist and or the My Beauty Spot chains to focus on its format warehouse stores which are estimated to generate around 70 percent of sales from retail merchandise.

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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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Netflix and shop: Online store offers limited-edition merchandise

Inside Retail

Netflix will launch an online store to sell limited-edition apparel, lifestyle merchandise and collectibles based on “Stranger Things,” “Lupin” and other popular shows, the streaming giant said on Thursday.

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The Walt Disney Company, Alquemie Group partner to launch Disney100 pop-ups

Inside Retail

The pop-ups – which celebrate the American brand’s 100th anniversary this year – are designed to treat shoppers to an immersive experience with Disney100 merchandise toys, apparel, collectibles, homewares and photo opportunities. Alquemie Group is to open Disney100 pop-ups in Westfield malls on behalf of The Walt Disney Company.

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NBA and Fanatics open first NBA store in the UK

Retail Focus

Opening today, the new store features an extensive range of official NBA and WNBA merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive NBA products, apparel, jerseys, headwear, sporting goods, toys and collectables from major brands such as Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Nike and Wilson.

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Lids unveils first NBA physical stores in Australia

Inside Retail

Both stores will sell a range of official NBA and WNBA team and league-branded merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive hyperlocal NBA products, apparel, headwear, jerseys, sporting goods and collectibles from brands such as Nike, New Era, Mitchell & Ness and Wilson.

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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 Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 3 per cent to $596 million after the company managed to control the sales experience and tell a story around its merchandise. Apparel revenue increased 3 per cent to $1.1 billion, but footwear was down 7 per cent to $351 million.

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