Is own label about to collapse?

THE FLANARANT: Is own label about to collapse?

With more and more own label apparel retailers eyeing growth in Asia and Latin America to make up for shortfalls…

SOUTH AFRICA: Inditex opens first Zara store

Inditex has opened its first Zara store in South Africa in the Sandton City shopping mall. The retailer yesterday (10…

US slowdown prompts Gap’s strategic shift overseas

Gap’s update on its global strategy says much about the shift in the balance of power for multinational fashion retail…

US: Uniqlo opens largest flagship ahead of global push

Japanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo has chosen Manhattan as the location for its largest ever store, as the company ramps…

US: Gap and Banana Republic to open in Latin America

Continuing its international growth strategy, Gap Inc today (12 October) said it is expanding in Latin America, with its first…

FOCUS: Zara grows in Brazil while Gap and H&M dither

Over the past five years, retail sales of apparel generated stronger incremental growth in Brazil, at constant US dollar prices,…

Uniqlo means business with ambitious global plans

Fast Retailing, owner of the Uniqlo casual clothing chain, thinks big, talks big and has big ambitions - and analysts…

SPAIN: Inditex plans market entries on strong H1

Fashion retailer Inditex has today (21 September) revealed plans to enter a number of new markets as it recorded a…

JAPAN: Fast Retailing aims for global top-spot

Fast Retailing, operator of the Uniqlo casual-clothing chain, has outlined ambitious expansion plans to help it become the world's leading manufacturer…