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Retail powerhouse, The Foschini Group (TFG)

07 July 2022, Mumbai:

Retail powerhouse, The Foschini Group (TFG) realises productivity improvements of 12.8% with Coats Digital’s GSDCost.

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Coats Digital is delighted to announce that following the adoption of Coat Digital’s GSDCost solution, leading South African retailer, The Foschini Group (TFG), has significantly improved  the Standard Minute Value (SMV) and increased productivity by 12.8% on its initial trial of just one core garment style. 

The retailer selected GSDCost to leverage international method-time standards for fact-based, transparent garment costing to support sustainable supplier relationships and optimise manufacturing time and cost processes within the group’s factories.

Established in 1924, TFG is one of the leading retail brands in South Africa, with a workforce of over 34,000 and more than 4,300 outlets located in 32 countries, on five continents across the globe.

The group is comprised of 31 retail brands that offer a variety of lifestyle products for men and women, including: clothing, jewellery, mobile phones, accessories, cosmetics, sports apparel, homeware and furniture – ranging from value to luxury segments.

TFG is committed to finding innovative ways to deliver on business imperatives, while maintaining a sustained focus on its responsibilities towards environmental, social and corporate governance within the business itself, and to ensure an optimised and more sustainable supply chain overall.

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Reliance: Plans To Bring Gap Inc. To India

07 July 2022, Mumbai:

US fashion brand Gap has roped in Reliance Retail as its new franchise partner in India marking its latest expansion in the burgeoning Indian consumer market.

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Reliance Retail-owned online fashion platform Ajio already sells almost the entire collection for men, women, and kids from Gap and is one of the largest stockiest on Ajio.

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB: 6 month report

29 June 2022, Mumbai:

First half-year (1 December 2021 – 31 May 2022)

  • The H&M group’s net sales in SEK increased by 20 percent in the first half-year to SEK 103,670 m (86,569). In local currencies, the increase was 15 percent.
  • Well-received collections led to a higher share of full-price sales and lower costs for markdowns.
  • Gross profit increased to SEK 54,106 m (44,106). This corresponds to a gross margin of 52.2 percent (50.9).
  • Operating profit increased to SEK 5,446 m (2,724), corresponding to an operating margin of 5.3 percent (3.1). For rolling 12 months the operating margin was 8.3 percent (4.9).
  • The group’s profit after tax increased to SEK 3,899 m (1,697), corresponding to SEK 2.36 (1.03) per share.
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 12,591 m (20,219).
  • Financial net cash increased to SEK 16,313 m (12,799). Cash and cash equivalents plus undrawn credit facilities amounted to SEK 44,483 m (43,517).

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Second quarter (1 March 2022 – 31 May 2022)

  • Net sales increased by 17 percent to SEK 54,504 m (46,509). In local currencies, the increase was 12 percent. Excluding Russia, Belarus and Ukraine sales increased by 17 percent in local currencies.
  • Gross profit increased to SEK 29,846 m (25,049). This corresponds to a gross margin of 54.8 percent (53.9).
  • The well-received collections led to costs for markdowns decreasing by around 1 percentage point in relation to sales.
  • Operating profit increased to SEK 4,988 m (3,852), corresponding to an operating margin of 9.2 percent (8.3).
  • Profit after financial items increased by 33 percent to SEK 4,782 m (3,593).
  • The group’s profit after tax increased to SEK 3,682 m (2,767), corresponding to SEK 2.22 (1.67) per share.
     
  • The board of directors has decided to buy back its own B shares for SEK 3 billion starting from 29 June 2022.   Comments by Helena Helmersson, CEO
     
    “Well-received collections have led to strong development, with a further increase in full-price sales and decrease in markdowns.

 

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Uniqlo: Opens store in Lucknow

05 July 2022, Mumbai:

Uniqlo, a fast retailing global Japanese retailer has deepened its Indian retail footprints presence in India with the unveiling of its new store in Lucknow as it continues with its focus on North India thus far.

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Uniqlo claims, Indian shoppers are opting for long-lasting, ecological clothing over mass-produced fast fashion items. As a part of its expansion strategy, the brand has announced plans to open its first store outside Delhi NCR in Lucknow. The store will open at Lulu Malll this July.

It will take the brand’s concept of functional and high-quality clothing to the largest city of Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 9,265 sq. ft, the new store will offer customers in the city with a new shopping experience. It will be the brand’s seventh store in India.

The store will offer entire range of Spring/Summer products for men, women, kids and babies, such as the innovative and functional AIRism, DRY-EX, UV protection, as well as products featuring premium fabrics, including linen, supima cotton, rayon, etc.

CREDITS: Fashion Network

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Ikea: Plans to open 2nd store in Mumbai

30 June 2022, Mumbai:

*IKEA India will expand its retail footprint by opening a new store in its 2nd store in Mumbai in Ghatkopar @ R City Mall. Noteworthy is it is going to be Ikea’s first store located inside a mall in India.

The four other IKEA stores are located in Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Worli City Store, respectively.

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Ikea India plans to increase local sourcing of products to make them more affordable and also help the company create more jobs and enhance skills.

The company plans to increase local sourcing through new partnerships to make a positive impact on the economy and society, says SussanePulverer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ikea India.

CREDITS: *Fashion Network

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