Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

The technical apparel brand has just been named the official supplier of sailing gear to the Australian Olympic team. Former tech founder turned sailing enthusiast Brian Conolly founded Zhik in a Sydney garage in 2003 after being disappointed by the poor fit and function of the gear on the market.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

Focused on high-quality, ethically-made apparel using natural fabrics, Papinelle was founded in 2003 by Renae James with a stall at Sydney’s Paddington Markets. Private-equity company Quadrant Growth Fund has bought a controlling stake in Sydney-headquartered sleepwear and loungewear label Papinelle for an undisclosed amount.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2023

Anrealage, a Japanese fashion brand, gained attention at Paris Fashion Week after displaying a colour-changing collection of apparel that was activated by suspended moving UV lights. Anrealage was established in 2003 by Kunihiko Morinaga, a graduate of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Waseda University.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2022

Think of Second Life back in 2003 — that was essentially a metaverse. AR try-on tech is becoming commonplace across categories such as beauty, home goods and fashion accessories (it’s not quite there yet for apparel) at retailers including Sephora , Macy’s and BJ’s Wholesale Club , to name just a few.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Yanai built UNIQLO by studying the Gap, which became successful by selling private branded apparel. “In UNIQLO’s breakout moment happened 20 years ago when it launched its HeatTech line of merchandise in 2003. share of the Chinese apparel market, larger then any other brand. In 2021 Uniqlo had a 1.4%

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But the real origin story begins in 2003, when Peter Dukes, then-director of espresso Americas for Starbucks, was leading a research and development meeting to come up with a new fall drink. The coffee chain had already introduced seasonal drinks like eggnog lattes and peppermint mochas, and pumpkin pie was the next on the list.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Established in 2003 by former England rugby captain Phil Vickery, following the team’s World Cup win, the brand has grown significantly from its rugby roots, now offering a diverse range of sporting heritage apparel across the UK and Australia.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 28, 2022

The brand’s discriminatory behaviour did not go unnoticed and in 2003 Abercrombie & Fitch was sued for racial discrimination by a group of employees and rejected job applicants. It’s the playbook many apparel retailers are using today. Abercrombie & Fitch would later settle the case for $40 million.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 18, 2024

He then attended Kellogg School of Management, where he earned his MBA and joined Target as an intern in 2003. Jill Sando, currently the retailer’s chief merchandising officer, will oversee Target’s discretionary categories as chief merchandising officer of apparel & accessories, home and hardlines.

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Mass Relators

MAY 11, 2022

As Walmart Canada’s new chief merchandising officer, Wankowski will be tasked with ensuring that customers have convenient access to food, apparel, general merchandise, and health and wellness offerings at everyday low prices. His career with Walmart began in 2003 when he joined ASDA, Walmart’s former UK division.

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SGN Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

CACTUS BAY APPAREL. A resource for quality souvenir apparel serving retailers including large souvenir shops, historic National Parks, tourist attractions, and boutique souvenir shops. Unique, quality baby apparel. Women’s and men’s apparel. HIS-T-RY APPAREL. INFINITY APPAREL GROUP. Orem, Utah 84058.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

Dean also explained the reason behind the store’s investment in fashion: “Apparel is critical for our business because it helps drive traffic into the store, and then people cross-shop across the other divisions,” he said. It recently opened its first store in central Sydney since it was acquired by the Spotlight Group last year.

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