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Fanatics names first general manager for Australia and New Zealand

Global sports platform and leading provider of licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics, has appointed Sarah Flynn as the company’s first general manager for Australia and New Zealand. In a statement, Fanatics said the appointment marked a “significant milestone” in the company’s continued expansion across one of its fastest-growing international...

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Frasers Group to launch Sports Direct in ANZ region with Accent Group

Frasers Group has secured a 25-year strategic retail agreement with Accent Group that will see its sportswear retailer, Sports Direct, launch across Australia and New Zealand. The company said it is planning to open 100 stores in the region, with further opportunities among other retail and business segments to be potentially explored in the...

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Emilia Wickstead designs uniforms for Air New Zealand

New uniforms designed by Emilia Wickstead for the employees of Air New Zealand have been unveiled, marking what was described as “the beginning of a new era” for the company. The London-based, New Zealand-born designer was enlisted by the airline to create a collection that embodies its “profound sense of pride in Aotearoa”, the Māori name for...

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Authentic secures Aus and NZ licensee deal for Champion

Authentic Brands Group, the new owner of Champion, has appointed Brand Collective as the new licensing partner of the sportswear label in Australia and New Zealand. Australia-based Brand Collective currently serves as the operating partner to brands such as Canada Goose, Clarks, Hush Puppies and Authentic-owned Reebok, while further owning the...

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Accent Group to distribute Lacoste and Dickies in Australia and New Zealand

Accent Group has announced its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Lacoste and Dickies in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) regions. The two brands are currently sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer channels, online and owned stores and via wholesale – the former into department stores and other specialty retailers, while the latter...

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American Apparel launches e-commerce in Australia and New Zealand

In a bid to expand its reach in the two markets, American Apparel has unveiled a dedicated e-commerce site for Australia and New Zealand, where the entirety of its 2024 product line will be available. Prior to this, the brand had been sold primarily through third-party sites and its parent company’s overarching website, Gildan Brands. In a...

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Seasalt opens first standalone store in New Zealand

Cornish fashion and lifestyle brand Seasalt is continuing its international expansion with its first standalone store with New Zealand-based franchise partner Ballantynes in Auckland. The opening marks Seasalt’s first standalone store with a franchise partner outside Europe and continues a longstanding relationship with New Zealand retailer...

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New Zealand’s fashion students to showcase designs in India

Fashion students from New Plymouth, New Zealand will be showcasing theirdesigns in India coming November. Te Aroha Goodwin and Tori Green have both won Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia, in a unique New Zealand-India fashion education collaboration. The scholarship was awarded to 15 Kiwi fashion students, who will get to learn about the...