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Papier’s Taymoor Atighetchi talks omnichannel retail and global expansion

Inside Retail

Papier is a British online stationery brand founded in 2015 that has since taken the world by storm. A lot of this [desire] is also linked to consumers increasingly choosing to disconnect from their screens, and particularly social media. Inside Retail : How did the idea for Papier come about?

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Meet the luxury swim label taking over beaches from California to Bondi

Inside Retail

When Shea Marie launched swimwear label Same back in 2015 there was no blueprint or incubator to help convert her influence into a brand. Brand founder Marie, who got her start in fashion as a blogger, doesn’t underestimate the power of social media and continues to harness the power of user-generated content (UGC). “We

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Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Inside Retail

Global growth One of Anton’s key areas of focus at July will be the brand’s US expansion. To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015.

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Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Inside Retail

Global growth One of Anton’s key areas of focus at July will be the brand’s US expansion. To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015.

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Why the “stars are aligning” for a successful return of Marc Jacobs Beauty

Inside Retail

In 2015, the more financially accessible Marc by Marc Jacobs line was pulled back, and LVMH shut down the brand’s menswear department in 2017. Consolidated retail revenues, not counting fragrance royalties, reportedly fell from US$650 million in 2015 to US$300 million in 2018.

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“Into the third generation”: How Ashford Handicrafts is spinning success 

Inside Retail

Social media (Pinterest) and new marketplaces (Etsy) have given new exposure to the joys of spinning and weaving to the next generation. In 2015, my husband and I decided the time was right to move from New York City back to Ashburton and grasp the opportunity to work and ultimately take over the family business.

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AAID’s new website provides an immersive experience while highlighting its core skills and unique projects

Design Middleeast

We look forward to celebrating our endeavours with you all through our new website, newsletter and our increased presence in social media.” This expansion is a strategic response to the growing demand for their services in the region and a testament to their dedication to meeting clients’ needs. www.aaid.studio