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British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. The company said that North America is now its fastest-growing and largest market. Following the opening of its first U.S. stores at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, N.Y., Along with its U.S. million ($3.1
Australian B2B marketplace TradeSquare has expanded its reach by creating a spin-off solution – TradeSquare Connect – that allows businesses that do not otherwise have a wholesale offer to launch one using its platform. The post TradeSquare Connect converts 100 Australian brands into wholesalers appeared first on Inside Retail.
When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector by investing in innovative design and marketing. But as many brands have learned, the major growth unlock for Calpak’s next phase was physical retail — especially given the highly visual and tactile nature of its category. “If
Vaccarella is no stranger to retail — Bogg has wholesale partnerships with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops , among others — and she has mastered a model in which the brand develops exclusive designs tailored to each partner’s shopper base. We started doing trade shows and focused on wholesale. This is just the beginning!
This is also the reason why the brand doesnt sell its products on a wholesale basis. I think because we haven’t had wholesalers and stakeholders, we’ve been able to nurture that. She identified a gap in the market, as well as the problem of overconsumption.
The company has signed a deal with Good Products & Co for the distribution of its products in the two markets. G-Star said it plans to expand in Australia and New Zealand by boosting wholesale growth and launching new retail stores this year. The brand is now stocked at David Jones, The Iconic, Glue Store and Culture Kings.
Wholesale revenue fell 12 per cent, and direct-to-consumer sales decreased by 8 per cent, driven by a planned reduction in e-commerce promotions. By product, apparel sales dropped by 12 per cent, footwear by 11 per cent, and accessories rose 2 per cent. However, the company’s gross margin improved by 200 basis points to 49.8
Ralph Lauren has reported a lower growth rate for its fourth-quarter revenue, but an analyst said the brand is still doing well amid a wider slowdown in the luxury market. Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData, said the moderate growth was in line with expectations given the general trend in the luxury market. “In Sales in Asia were up 1.1
Achieving this level of personalization and marketing effectiveness is difficult given the range of Fender’s channels and customer touch points. That is an important part of the journey because your wholesale partners aren’t going to give you that data,” he noted.
Both brands are sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer, online and owned stores, and via wholesale channels. In addition, Accent distributes Dickies under the Glue brand and to the majority of Dickies consumers through its 2000 wholesale clients. Dickies items are also available at Glue Store, Universal, Iconic, and City Beach.
based wholesale and retail business assets of the Scotch & Soda brand, which will allow its products to be sold in retail stores across the country. Currently the Amsterdam-based brand’s apparel, eyewear, fragrances and accessories are available in stores across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
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.
Starting with a single sneaker launch in 2014, the brand has expanded into other retail categories, including outerwear, streetwear and accessories to become a lifestyle brand for all ages — from children barely old enough to pronounce the name of the business to veteran fashion consumers.
The global brand development and marketing platform has named two companies to serve as Hunter’s retailing and licensing partners in key geographies. Marc Fisher Footwear will take on the Hunter brand’s footwear design, wholesale and ecommerce operations. Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed. In the U.S.,
Instead of relying on international retailers and wholesalers to come to Australian shores to discover local talent, We Wear Australian is bringing 12 emerging and established designers to the global stage.
The market for Moshi Moshis products and price points in neighbouring countries would seem to be substantial and the company has not been at all reluctant to open shops at a rapid pace. The gross margin percentage of revenues in the third quarter was 52.8 per cent, a decline from 53.1 per cent in the corresponding period a year ago.
The money raised will be used primarily to secure a new warehouse, venture into wholesale, scale marketing efforts, and introduce new products – including developing a ready-to-drink range. The company reported a revenue of $1.3 million last year, and online sales growth of 60 per cent yearly from 2019 to 2022.
New Concepts@Nordstrom’s Concept 019: Burberry will be featured in 11 stores in key markets, including Seattle, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego and Vancouver, British Columbia. The ready-to-wear collection includes garments and accessories for men, women and children.
The 160-year-old brand offers a diverse footwear assortment, outerwear, backpacks, and accessories built for outdoor performance in both rural and urban conditions. “At US-headquartered brand Authentic Brands has acquired the intellectual property of British outdoor lifestyle brand Hunter for an undisclosed sum.
The deal includes managing the brand’s wholesale operations, a replatform of all of Reebok’s ecommerce sites in the region that is now live, and ongoing efforts to “drive the evolution of the brand by expanding its luxury collaboration offerings.”
Wholesale net sales climbed 8.6 “Despite the challenging backdrop, we are confident in our ability to navigate the industry complexities and remain committed to our ambition to deliver solid, sustainable and above-market growth.” The group’s net revenue rose 17.5 per cent year over year to €3.83 billion (US$4.17
While Japan has long been established as a premier hotspot for vintage luxury products, particularly designer bags and accessories in pristine condition, the country has recently experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for these meticulously maintained secondhand treasures. billion yen (US$5.4 billion) and accounted for 28.2
OTB, parent of Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, has reported lower sales for the last fiscal year as a decline in wholesale more than offset growth in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel. Meanwhile, the wholesale channel experienced a slump due to the general downturn. These offset the slowdown in the Chinese market.
The deal will see Accent Group take control of Glue Store’s retail business, and the wholesale and distribution business of Next Athleisure – which owns brands such as Nude Lucy, Beyond Her, Lulu & Rose, Article One, and distributes Superga, Ellesse, Le Coq Sportif, Kappa, K-Way, Sebago and Napapijri. “The
The brand’s offering is a perfect addition to our portfolio with opportunities for category expansion into apparel, accessories, outerwear, travel and more. There is a significant addressable market, presenting opportunities for the brand to evolve into a full lifestyle offering with a focus on innovation and comfort.”
per cent increase in total owned sales, including wholesale. Sales for the final six weeks of H1, including Cyber weekend, while growing on the prior year, slowed compared to the previous 20 weeks, with customers responding to value offers in the market, added Group CEO Daniel Agostinelli. The group reported a 4.6
Marc Fisher will now also take on Rockport’s footwear design, wholesale and ecommerce operations in the U.S. The brand’s offering is a perfect addition to our portfolio with opportunities for category expansion in apparel, accessories, outerwear, travel and more. “The
Kendra Scott is stepping down as CEO of her eponymous Kendra Scott fashion accessories brand, and current President Tom Nolan will move into the role. a robust online business and wholesale distribution at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and 600 specialty boutiques worldwide.
per cent to $479 million and wholesale revenue growing 6.9 By market, Crocs brand’s sales climbed 3 per cent to $489 million in North America and soared 18.7 per cent to $84 million and wholesale revenue plunging 23.5 per cent to $84 million and wholesale revenue plunging 23.5 per cent to $435 million.
Direct-to-consumer sales trends continue to improve for all three of our brands, while the wholesalemarket is taking longer to recover, said Michael Daly, MD and Group CEO. However, while the groups DTC sales showed resilience, wholesale sales remained under pressure. Rip Curls wholesale sales fell 13.4
Taking back creative control Hyde credits Shevoke’s new wave of success to taking back control of the brand from wholesalers and investing in her e-commerce business. “I I thought wholesale was where it was always going to be at, I thought going through other retailers to give you awareness is kind of what you have to do,” Hyde stated.
Despite market challenges, Weinberg added that the company experienced 21 per cent growth in wholesale and a 10 per cent increase in direct-to-consumer channels. Sales growth was also robust across regions, with a 30 per cent increase in EMEA, bolstered by double-digit growth in all countries.
While Jones said GlamCorner will continue purchasing clothing items from brands on a wholesale basis and making them available for rent through its own platform, he expects Fulfilment by GlamCorner to become a significant part of the business going forward. “A It’s just another way that we can collaborate with brands.”.
New concept stores, wholesale distribution and an online shopping site are set to roll out early next year. . These include Review, Yarra Trail, Marco Polo, Black Pepper, Breakaway, Everlast, Lonsdale and Bluey, which are sold through own stores and wholesale partners, such as Kmart, Rebel and David Jones. “It
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While it is certainly true that there are challenges in wholesale and that the luxury market is softer, these factors do not explain Capris chronic inability to stabilise its sales line. The company had a miserable holiday season and has carried on its well-established trend of significant underperformance, the analyst added.
The company, however, still struggles to gain ground in a more challenging market, he added. 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
Inside Retail spoke to Balázs Krizsanyik, GM of Desigual Asia Pacific, and Tim O’Rourke, national sales and managing director at O’Rourke Showroom, to learn more about the brand’s local strategy for the Australian market and its expansion strategy globally. IR: Could you elaborate more on the expansion strategies in this market?
Wholesale revenue dwindled by 8 per cent to $681 million, while direct-to-consumer was down by 12 per cent to $480 million. Meanwhile, earnings from apparel decreased by 8 per cent to $758 million, footwear sales plummeted by 15 per cent to $310 million, and accessories revenue decreased by 5 per cent to $93 million.
It was this statistic that prompted Johanna Young to found Solbari, a brand of UPF50+ sun protective clothing, hats and accessories that has just received a $10 million minority share investment. Globally, the UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) apparel market is set to reach US$1.4 It’s all in the name.
The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, this means 2021 versus 2022). expansion ), BJ’s Wholesale and Costco. BJ’s Wholesale Club (up 22.9%) 8. By contrast, Grocery Outlet (No. 13), Publix (No.
Founded in 1953, Laura Ashley has grown its distribution to more than 80 countries through wholesalers, digital marketplaces, and over 150 branded retail sites worldwide. Gordon Brothers acquired Laura Ashley from insolvency in 2020.
A Path to Retention and Expansion Graf Lantz’s collection of handbags, accessories and homeware items are designed so that people don’t have to buy them again within a year. To boost wholesale and DTC acquisition, the brand also has been ramping up paid marketing investments — specifically social media and search.
Drawing on his family background in footwear, and his own experience in the industry, having started working in Chinese footwear manufacturing in 2011, he launched Alias Mae as a wholesale business. IR: You started as the customer service and wholesale manager, how have you witnessed the brand’s evolution in your time at the company?
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