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Brands-To-Retail 04-04-2022

True Religion, hires a Columbia Sportswear veteran

02 April 2022, Mumbai:

True Religion has named Scott McCabe, a Columbia Sportswear veteran, as Senior Vice President of the company's e-commerce segment.

Scott has 25 years of expertise working with prestigious worldwide brands and stores such as Columbia Sportswear, Macy's, Gap, Banana Republic, and Tailored Brands.

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Michael Buckley, CEO of True Religion, expressed his delight at the appointment, saying that Scott's skills will help the company triple its e-commerce revenue and attain 50% e-commerce sales penetration by 2025.

True Religion's restructuring plan helped the company minimize operational costs, reduce debt, and become profitable once it exited Chapter 11 in 2020, according to the CEO.

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True Religion is currently focusing on following a digital-led strategy in 2022, despite all of the hurdles. True Religion's expectations of Scott are reasonable, given that Columbia Sportswear tripled online sales and had double-digit year-over-year revenue growth during Scott's stint there.

True Religion Brand Jeans was founded in 2002 and uses premium denim, part of which is made in the United States.

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CREDITS: The Industry Fashion & Apparel Resources.

Brands-To-Retail 04-04-2022

True Religion, hires a Columbia Sportswear veteran

Cadicagroup acquires Varcotex

02 April 2022, Mumbai:

Cadicagroup, an Italian label, and hangtag manufacturer have just completed its fourth purchase in three years.

Varcotex, a Capri-based trimmings manufacturer, has been bought by the firm.

Varcotex specializes in the development, design, and production of labeling, hangtags, packaging, and brand protection.

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I'm thrilled to be a part of Cadicagroup.

Varcotex CEO Paolo Munari expressed his delight at the opportunity to apply his technological expertise to one of the major organizations in the fashion accessories sector for the luxury category.

Cadicagroup will become the first group in Europe to offer research excellence and 'Made in Italy' production services to its customers, according to the CEO, thanks to its investment in research, design, and product innovation.

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The union will also give additional momentum to the objective of providing a trustworthy and competitive partner in terms of pricing, responsiveness, and services to the Italian and worldwide fashion sectors.

Etichetta 2000, a woven and printed labels company that specializes in the distribution of anti-counterfeiting products and services, was one of Cadicagroup's recent acquisitions.

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CREDITS: Sourcing Journal & Apparel Resources.

Brands-To-Retail 04-04-2022

Tara Sutaria roped in as brand ambassador by Madame

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

Tara Sutaria has been signed as the new face of Madame.

The Bollywood actor will endorse the brand’s new Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collection.

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Through this initiative, Madame aims to support Indian women who dare to achieve their dreams, says Sumedha Jain, Head-Marketing and Communications.

The Spring/Summer’22 collection contains capsules such as Sorbet Blue, Lilac Sage, Indigo Breeze.

Both collections target Indian women who desire to dress stylishly and keep up with the latest fashion trends.

The new collection and the brand’s association with Tara Sutaria will attract both existing and new buyers, adds Jain.

A major fashion brand by Jain Amar Clothing, Madame is targeted toward young fashionable Indian women.

The brand’s first flagship store was launched in the year 2002 in Mumbai and by 2004, it had 25 stores across India.

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Jaeger,UK will open additional M&S outlets

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

The English fashion label Jaeger is set to open 14 new Marks & Spencer (M&S) stores across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

By the end of May 2022, each new Jaeger shop will feature a section devoted to the latter, with lounging spaces, changing rooms, and Jaeger style experts to assist consumers. Jaeger, as well as 12 doors, are currently available for purchase on M&S' website. Bath, Braehead, Brooklands, Cheshunt, Dundrum, Hedge End, Kensington, Kingston, Leamington Spa, Lisburn, Manchester, Oxford, Pantheon, and York– Vangarde are among the 14 new shop sites.

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The Spring/Summer 22 collection, which will debut in April 2022, will see the company relaunch its legendary trench coat as well as the brand's first denim goods, including a mid-rise straight jean and a high-waisted jean.

Later in 2022, the British apparel business wants to open international shop trials in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Jaeger is an English menswear and womenswear fashion brand and retailer that was founded in 1884.

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CREDITS: Corporate M&S & Apparel Resources.

Brands-To-Retail 31-03-2022

Jaeger,UK will open additional M&S outlets

Biba to launch IPO

02 April 2022, Mumbai:

Fashion and lifestyle brand Biba aims to launch a Rs 1,500 crore IPO this year, Besides, Biba is also increasing its store count across India.

The brand reached an India store count of 300 in December 2021 and will continue to open in new locations.

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It recently opened a brick-and-mortar store in Japan in Nishikasai in Tokyo’s Edogawa-Ku to house its selection of Indian ethnic and fusion wear.

The new store houses Biba’s selection of kurtas, dresses, sets, and fusion style ensembles in bright patterns featuring traditional motifs.

The space gives Tokyo’s shoppers their first chance to browse Biba’s products in person and experience the world of Biba.

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Biba has also launched a dedicated Instagram account for its Tokyo store named ‘Biba Japan’ to reach more customers in the city.

The store has launched Biba’s latest mini-collection named ‘Outfit of the New Year’ designed for upcoming New Year celebrations and featuring printed cotton kurtas and sets in sunflower yellow and navy blue.

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Brands-To-Retail 02-04-2022

Raymond Apparel biz transfer to parent firm approval: NCLT

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the scheme of transfer of Raymond Apparel Ltd business to Raymond Ltd. In September 2021, board of Raymond had approved demerging the B2C business, including apparel, of Raymond Apparel Ltd (RAL), on a going concern basis to merge with the company itself.

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“The NCLT Mumbai Bench has on March 23, 2022 pronounced the order sanctioning the scheme with the appointed date of the scheme as April 1, 2021,” Raymond said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Raymond in a filing on September 27, 2021 said with a focus to fast-track the recovery post pandemic, Raymond will consolidate its B2C business by transfer of apparel business into Raymond Ltd.

This brings all major apparel brands including Park Avenue , Colorplus, Parx into Raymond Ltd.

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CREDITS: ET cnbc18 Trade Brains India Express online (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).

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Raymond Apparel biz transfer to parent firm approval: NCLT

Victoria's Secret: To invest in 'Frankies Bikinis'

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

Victoria's Secret is investing $ 18 million in a California swimsuit company.

Victoria's Secret, the world's largest lingerie shop, has announced that it will invest $ 18 million in a minority ownership in California swimsuit line Frankies Bikinis.

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The lingerie company had opted to quit the swimsuit category a few years ago; but, after failing sales, it decided to return the category three years ago.

Victoria's Secret is now investing in Frankies Bikinis, not just to expand its swimsuit line, but also to continue its recent pivot toward messages of female empowerment.

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Despite recent difficulties, the US fashion shop has been a global leader in the lingerie area, which might aid Frankies Bikinis' expansion.

"Our investment in Frankies Bikinis is a continuation of our efforts to grow collaborations with culturally relevant products founded by women entrepreneurs," stated Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria's Secret.

Victoria's Secret, founded in 1977, is an American lingerie, apparel, and cosmetics company recognised for its high-profile marketing and branding.

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CREDITS: BIZ Journal & Apparel Resources.

Brands-To-Retail 31-03-2022

Victoria's Secret: To invest in 'Frankies Bikinis'

Biba: Goes places Opening Store In Tokyo

02 April 2022, Mumbai:

Biba recently launched its spring/summer 2022 collection ‘Many Shades One Me’ online and in its pan-India store network. Featuring a range of fusion wear, the bright, floral collection offers flowing layers and delicate, embroidered and beaded details.

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Biba has created a special 'wedding store' on its website for the winter wedding season, meant to be a one-stop-shop for brides-to-be.

Biba's new collaboration collection with designer Rohit Bal, dubbed 'Ghewar,' is also available on the website.

*Fashion and lifestyle brand Biba has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Japan in Nishikasai in Tokyo’s Edogawa-ku to house its selection of Indian ethnic and fusion wear.

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CREDITS: *Fashion Network.

Brands-To-Retail 02-04-2022

Biba: Goes places Opening Store In Tokyo

Barcelona to open 200 stores by March 2023

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

After opening its latest retail outlet in Patna, Bihar, Stitched Textiles’s menswear brand Barcelona plans to open 200 stores across India by March 2023.

Barcelona’s new store in Patna features a wide range of men’s western-style casual wear including an entire wall dedicated to denim.

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The spacious store houses a wide array of logo and slogan t-shirts as well as more formal blazers and accessories.

Barcelona also plans to scale up its business-to-business mobile app that is designed to facilitate the business’ wholesale retail operations and expand its distribution network.

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In order to scale up its operations, the business will hire an additional 300 sales officers.

Launched in 2015, Barcelona currently has a retail presence in cities including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Indore, Jaipur, Bhopal, Ranchi, and Kolhapur among others.

The brand aims to target Tier II and III cities to tap into the non-metro market for branded apparel which the business sees as a large growth opportunity.

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CREDITS: Fashion Network report.

Brands-To-Retail 31-03-2022

Barcelona to open 200 stores by March 2023

Mango: Onboards 'Antoine Griezmann' for menswear

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

Spanish style model Mango Man has signed the Atlético de Madrid footballer, Antoine Griezmann, as the brand new face for its Spring/Summer 2022 season.

The new assortment consists of trousers in poplin and linen; summer season fits and double-breasted swimsuits; cotton and linen mix jackets in mild tones; and minimalist-look outfits with clear and pure silhouettes.

The Mango menswear line was based in 2008 to supply males with fashionable and up-to-date styles.

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Griezmann was the highest scorer within the 2016 Euros, in addition to within the 2018 Europa League, the 2018 World Cup, and the 2021 UEFA Nations League.

What is extra, his famend gown model, his values and his genuine and relaxed essence make him the best ambassador for the agency, the corporate mentioned in a media launch. Spanish style model Mango Man has signed the Atlético de Madrid footballer, Antoine Griezmann, as the brand new face for its Spring/Summer 2022 season.

“It is a real honour for me to be able to collaborate with a brand like Mango, which I have so much in common with.

The style of the collections is very contemporary and they have extremely versatile and easy-to-wear pieces that adapt to each person’s style.

I believe that I connect a lot with the Mediterranean spirit of the brand and its values,” Griezmann mentioned.Griezmann is concerned in quite a few charitable causes, such because the NGO Un Rien C’est Tout, which helps initiatives which have a constructive influence on individuals, by collaborating with related organisations that function in France.

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CREDITS: US News Centre (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff)

Brands-To-Retail 31-03-2022

Mango: Onboards 'Antoine Griezmann' for menswear

Clovia: A new dimension to business

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

Clovia

India’s leading brand for women’s activewear, innerwear, loungewear, and personal care, Clovia recently forayed into new markets with the launch of its ten new stores, amidst the receding COVID-19 second wave.

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Catering to the design sensibilities, comfort, and style of the urban millennial women for years now, the brand is taking fashion to Tier II and Tier III cities like Moradabad, Faridabad, Sri Ganganagar, Haridwar, Dehradun, etc.

Clovia has been one of the key players in the Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) space which has been scaling profitably on the back of extensive use of technology in all its business areas.

With the equipped store optimization engine and having nationwide data around optimum inventory holding, Clovia is witnessing inventory turn around 6 times a year which is increasing month on month. The brand is planning to add 50 more stores across the country in the next 6 months.

The country's D2C wave is an attempt to build brands for the next decade of consumption.

"The evolution of the lingerie category in India had not kept pace with the fast-changing outerwear fashion. The sector lacked innovation and variety, that's what opened doors for disruptors who now own this space and bridge the existing gap in the lingerie business," Soumya Kant, Founding Member, Clovia.

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CREDITS: ET Dt 01-04-2022.

Brands-To-Retail 02-04-2022

Crombie & Fitch purchased by private investors

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

Crombie, the British heritage brand, has been purchased for an unknown value by a newly established corporation funded by private investors.

Crombie 1805 is directed by MD Gordon Ritchie, who has the support of a number of private investors.

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Brown Rudnick, in particular, counseled the acquirers. Gordon allegedly informed the media that he wants to give Crombie a fresh lease of life, as well as raise the heritage brand's global prominence.

Gordon praised the company for its incredible history, saying it was gratifying to be able to carry on the tradition of one of the world's most recognisable companies.

Crombie & Fitch, established in London, is recognised for its jackets, suits, and fashion accessories.

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CREDITS: Apparel Resources.

Brands-To-Retail 31-03-2022

Crombie & Fitch purchased by private investors

Raymond looks at selling ColorPlus & Park Avenue

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

Raymond Group

It is one of the three leading branded apparel players in the menswear industry comprising a portfolio of Power Brands such as ColorPlus and Park Avenue etc.

ColorPlus

Launched in 1993, ColorPlus created a niche in the ready-to-wear market in India with a premium range of clothing for men.

Park Avenue

It is among India's leading Men's "Ready Made Garment" brands.

It enjoyed the Raymond Heritage and took the values of trust, integrity, quality to win over the hearts of millions of discernible consumers for decades.