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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Charles & Keith co-founder Keith Wong on the brand’s global expansion 

Inside Retail

Singaporean label Charles & Keith is ramping up its global expansion, opening three flagship stores in Tokyo, Singapore, and China, following its concept debut in Seoul last year. It offers the perfect setting for our largest global store, allowing us to showcase the full breadth of our collections to a unique, trendsetting market.

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Lululemon rides with Lewis Hamilton: shrewd move or brand mismatch?

Inside Retail

Accelerating growth in the mens market Canadian Lululemon, traditionally associated with womens yoga wear, has aggressively expanded its offerings to cater to a broader audience. A different perspective suggests this partnership aims not only to attract male customers but also to resonate with Lululemon’s core female audience.

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Chick-fil-A’s head of Asia Pacific Hugh Park on the brand’s Asian expansion plan

Inside Retail

This expansion marks the beginning of a significant 10-year investment plan, with the US fast-food chain committing US$75 million to the venture. Inside Retail spoke with Hugh Park, head of Asia Pacific operations at Chick-fil-A, about the brand’s vision for the Asian market.

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Why luxury brand Leo Lin is positioned to be Australia’s next big fashion export

Inside Retail

In February, the business announced it had experienced 225 per cent year-on-year sales growth, primarily driven by its strategy in the US market. The US fashion market has a history of making or breaking Australian fashion labels and Leo Lins move into the US saw the brand double its revenue in just two years.

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Chatime Australia CEO talks expansion into US and New Zealand

Inside Retail

“The pandemic really identified the strong performing brands, whether in our sector or across other categories – brands that couldn’t survive went by the wayside, which is unfortunate, but it enables stronger performing brands to capture more market share,” Antonius told Inside Retail. So, how has Chatime captured its market share?

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Reviving Waverley Mills with innovation and sustainability

Inside Retail

Founded in 1874 by Scotsman Peter Bulman on the banks of Distillery Creek, the mill once commanded 80 per cent of the Australian blanket market and employed more than 300 people to card, spin, dye, weave and finish a wide range of woollen products.