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  • La Chapelle takes Jack Stroll stake

    La Chapelle takes Jack Stroll stake

    Shanghai La Chapelle Style has taken a controlling stake in high quality mens’ style label Jack Stroll.

    The Hong Kong-listed firm has paid RMB 75 million for a 69.12 per cent share of the six yr previous Jack Stroll Shanghai enterprise which produces casualwear, sport, denim and enterprise. attire and has its personal retail chain.

    La Chapelle says the funding is in keeping with its product-oriented technique in addition to its core values of “cost-effectiveness, trend, high quality”, which can assist strengthen the group’s place in mass-market casualwear phase.

    Because the introduction of its male attire merchandise in 2011, La Chapelle has been actively cultivating its menswear manufacturers and continuously looking for for alternatives to develop new model to be able to improve its market share in menswear market.

    “The core administration workforce of Jack Stroll had labored in numerous well-known worldwide fast-fashion corporations together with Uniqlo and possesses ample hands-on expertise within the business,” La Chapelle stated in a press release.

    “The funding in Jack Stroll will additional enrich the product mixture of the group and speed up the implementation of its multi-brand technique. Leveraging on La Chapelle’s in depth distribution channel and aggressive provide chain functionality, the funding is predicted to reinforce Jack Stroll’s speedy enlargement and margin enchancment,” stated the assertion.

    “With the rising male inhabitants in China, the change within the attire consumption preferences for male shoppers and a big improve in buying energy, China’s informal menswear and enterprise informal menswear market has been rising quickly, and is predicted to proceed its secure progress,” stated Wang Yong, government VP of La Chapelle.

    “The core members of Jack Stroll have years of operational expertise in worldwide fast-fashion corporations. They’re the specialists in working ‘brief, cost-effective, quick’ enterprise, which is appropriate for present fast-fashion market. Then again, their in depth expertise in product improvement and model administration allows them to intently comply with market developments and develop merchandise which are according to the wants of mass shoppers.

    “As one of many essential steps in La Chapelle’s multi-brand technique, investing in high quality menswear model Jack Stroll will certainly increase the enterprise progress of the group,” he concluded.

    Based in 2001, Shanghai La Chapelle Trend designs, markets and sells attire merchandise with a give attention to mass-market women’ casualwear. The group has eight manufacturers (5 ladieswear manufacturers, two menswear manufacturers, one childrenswear model): La Chapelle, La Chapelle Sport, 7.Modifier, Candie’s, La Babite, La Chapelle Homme, Pote and La Chapelle Youngsters.

    As of the top of 2014, the group’s had 6887 retail factors in some 2200 places, comprising primarily department shops and purchasing malls, in cities throughout all 31 provinces, autonomous areas and municipalities within the PRC.

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  • Uniqlo opens main Australian retailer

    Uniqlo opens main Australian retailer

    Uniqlo has opened its latest Australian retailer – within the Sydney suburb of Parramatta, regionally generally known as the town’s “second CBD”.

    The brand new 1090sqm retailer anchors the Westfield Parramatta purchasing centre.

    The store is Uniqlo’s third retailer in Sydney and its fifth in Australia, a promote it entered final yr.

    “We’re excited to open the doorways to Uniqlo Parramatta, and to be sharing our merchandise with native consumers,” stated Uniqlo Australia CEO Shoichi Miyasaka.

    “We’re devoted to creating our merchandise extra accessible to all Australians, and our latest retailer opening is a show of our dedication to the native suburban Australian market.”

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  • Pop of colour, high fashion timepieces in Singapore

    Pop of colour, high fashion timepieces in Singapore

    Always wanted to experiment with colour? Head down to Dockers and try on the brand’s colourful range of pants today. Purchase any two regular-priced pants for S$149.90 (RM404); and any three regular-priced pants for S$199.90. Also, stand to enjoy an additional S$50 off with any S$250 nett spend when you shop at these selected Dockers’ boutiques namely Jem, Plaza Singapura, Suntec City and Raffles City.

    Bits of nature: What do you get when you combine the superior craftsmanship and product excellence of Timberland with Pharrell Williams’ creativity from his co-founded fashion brand Bee Line For Billionaire Boys Club? The limited edition Timberland X Bee Line 6” Canvas Boot, of course. Exclusively for women, the boots takes its design cues from nature and are available in two designs, Honeycomb and Grass. Made from top quality materials that are environmentally friendly to provide increased strength, abrasion resistance and decreased dry time. S$369.00, available exclusively at Timberland ION Orchard and Raffles City boutiques only.

    Wrist only: If you love high fashion time pieces, you’ll want to check out the Tate Wrap time pieces from the Vivienne Westwood Time Machine Collection. A great conversational starter, it’s available in two designs with features such as a new dial and a double wrap around strap embellished with patterns and iconic brand elements. Available at Tyan ION Orchard, #03-13, 2 Orchard Turn.

    Meet the Minions at Uniqlo: Get to high-five Bob, Kevin and Stuart, from the popular animated film, Minions, who will be popping by the UNIQLO stores this weekend at 313@somerset (May 23) and Parkway Parade (May 24) from 3pm to 3.20pm. The Minions are launching the new Minions UNIQLO T-Shirt collection for boys. And there’s a promotion: If you buy two Minion tees (per transaction) at the store — or at least one Minion tee online per transaction — you will get a limited edition Minions pen set. While stocks last. (Note: This pen set is not available at the following stores: Changi Airport, ION Orchard, One@KentRidge, One KM, One Raffles Place, and Tampines 1.) The T-shirts retail for S$12.90. Available at all UNIQLO outlets. — TODAY

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  • Uniqlo companions with French style home

    Uniqlo companions with French style home

    Japanese quick style model Uniqlo and France’s Lemaire have introduced a worldwide collaboration.

    The 2 manufacturers will launch an unique vary branded ‘Uniqlo and Lemaire’, a model identify the 2 corporations say displays Uniqlo and Lemaire’s “real partnership and customary philosophy”.

    “The gathering represents merchandise that embody the lifewear idea – easy made higher – underlying each manufacturers. Each merchandise combines magnificence with average rest and luxury, for contemporary, superior wardrobe mainstays,” the businesses stated in a press release.

    “The collaboration showcases Uniqlo’s top quality supplies and uncompromising give attention to high quality on the good worth. Refined but accessible, it gives a timeless and targeted shade palette of greens, navies, whites, and reds.”

    The lads’s and ladies’s collections might be obtainable worldwide in Uniqlo shops, together with Uniqlo’s on-line retailer, from fall winter 2015.

    Uniqlo and Lemaire consider their collaboration gives “timeless magnificence to on a regular basis necessities” manufactured from rigorously chosen supplies.

    “The gathering brings a way of refined, but pleasant confidence to items you can put on daily on any event. That is lifewear elevated with fashion that absolutely respects the person.”

    Designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran stated the gathering is predicated on the philosophy of creating high-quality clothes for on a regular basis life.

    “We targeted not merely on enhancing design, however insisting on top quality within the supplies as nicely, with the purpose of making clothes that’s easy, lovely and cozy.

    “Every merchandise incorporates a number of concepts, and a single piece exhibits a unique side relying on how it’s worn. This assortment has been a worthwhile expertise for us because the designers, and an distinctive collaboration. We hope that this assortment shall be part of everybody’s life,” the pair stated.

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  • UNIQLO to expand Australia’s interstate in pursuit of growth

    UNIQLO to expand Australia’s interstate in pursuit of growth

    Japanese retailer Fast Retailing may have to inject new capital into UNIQLO Australia to fund the next phase of growth as the casual clothing chain expands into new states and suburban markets, increasing pressure on department stores and specialty retailers.

    UNIQLO, which opened its first store in Australia a year ago, wants to become the market leader in casual wear by 2020, overtaking established brands such as Just Jeans, Sussan and General Pants, as part of its parent’s goal to become the world’s leading clothing company.

    UNIQLO’s founder, Fast Retailing president Tadashi Yanai, plans to open 200 new stores worldwide this year and Australia figures prominently in his growth ambitions.

  • Uniqlo founder tops Japan’s rich list

    Uniqlo founder tops Japan’s rich list

    Retail mogul Tadashi Yanai has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the richest people in Japan.

    The Uniqlo founder is reported to have a net worth of US$21.1 billion.

    Last year, Yanai, 66, whose company Fast Retailing also owns a raft of other apparel brands including GU, was ranked second. But Forbes says soaring sales of his clothing empire have added $3.3 billion to his net worth.

    Last year’s list topper, internet pioneer Masayoshi Son, who owns Softbank, was displaced into second, his net worth now estimated at $13.9 billion.

    The nation’s richest family is that of Nobutada Saji, of beverage giant Suntory, with Saji himself ranking third and worth $10.9 billion.

    Hiroshi Mikitani, the founder of online retail powerhouse Rakuten, is ranked fourth at $10.5 billion. His fortune soared 36 per cent in the last year alone, partly due to acquisitions of US website Ebates and investment in Uber rival Lyft.

    The other retailer to make the top 10 is Masatoshi Ito, founder of the Ito-Yokado Group, parent of 7-Eleven, the Ito-Yokado supermarket chain, department stores, restaurants and speciality shops. His estimated worth is $3.8 billion.

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  • Uniqlo Japan offers tax-free service

    Uniqlo Japan offers tax-free service

    Uniqlo Japan will offer tax free shopping for overseas visitors to Japan at 31 large stores across the country.

    The service debited last week and allows overseas shoppers to avoid Japan’s eight per cent consumption tax.

    Uniqlo previously offered tax free shopping to overseas tourists at outlets within Haneda and Chubu international airports. But following a Japanese Government revision of the consumption tax exemption system for inbound tourists last October, Uniqlo launched tax free shopping on a trial basis at the Uniqlo Ginza flagship store and Shinjuku East Exit Store in December – including dedicated tax free check out points and increased multilingual staff.

    Uniqlo describes the response as “overwhelmingly positive” encouraging it to expand the service to 31 additional stores popular with tourists. More stores will follow.

    Government data shows the number of inbound tourists into Japan reached a record high in 2014.

    To use the service customers require a non-Japanese passport (a copy or other forms of ID are unacceptable). Foreign residents of Japan are ineligible. Customers must present the purchased items and receipt to be eligible.

  • Google shopping fest debuts in Singapore

    Google shopping fest debuts in Singapore

    Google is expanding its Great Online Shopping Festival from India to Singapore, from today through Wednesday.

    The online event, loosely modelled on the famous US Cyber Monday, allows global apparel brands such as adidas and Uniqlo and travel retailers like Agoda, Hotels.com and Airbnb to make the most of Singapore’s high penetration of broadband internet.

    Just like Cyber Monday or Singles Day in China, the Google project encourages companies to offer discounts for products and services ahead of the retail-friendly Chinese New Year, later in the month.

    Google launched Cyber Monday in India in 2012, teaming up with well known fashion brands. It has grown year by year and the US based company “would love to do this everywhere” according to Singapore country manager Joanna Flint, who denied there are concrete plans for that just yet.

    The deals went live today, February 2, although previews of the promotions have been online for several days.

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  • Uniqlo under fire for buying supplies from unsafe factories

    Uniqlo under fire for buying supplies from unsafe factories

    Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo came under fire yesterday for buying supplies from Chinese factories accused of putting workers at risk in unsafe conditions, with sewage on the floor, extremely high temperatures and poor ventilation.

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