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Modibodi was a pioneer in period underwear. Can it reinvent itself for Gen Z?

Inside Retail

In 2020, it publicly fought back after Facebook banned an ad that used red rather than blue dye to depict period blood, and the platform ultimately reversed its decision. Coming from a fashion and retail background has helped me see the category from a totally different perspective. Thankfully, times have changed. “We

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Mad Mex exits Asia. Here’s the new growth strategy for Australia

Inside Retail

The move marks the end of the company’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia, shifting focus to the Australian market for the foreseeable future. CY: We opened a restaurant in Singapore in September of 2019, and we opened the second restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, KLCC Centre, in February of 2020.

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What’s behind the re-emergence of teen fashion brand Pavement?

Inside Retail

In 2020, Australian teen fashion brand Pavement joined a large list of retailers that entered voluntary administration, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major factor contributing to their exit from the retail landscape. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership? IR: How significant will Pavement’s presence be across Big W?

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

What happened with Allbirds One of the most notable drivers of Allbirds’ less-than-impressive performance since its IPO, retail experts said, was the company’s overly quick and poorly executed plans for expansion. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 million in 2022, or 56 per cent of total revenue.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

Xu emphasised three key areas of focus over the coming years: the development of lower-tier markets, advancements in technology and services, and the expansion of international business. A nuanced perspective Xiaofeng Wang, a principal analyst at Forrester, described the roadmap as “courageous”, given how forward-looking it is.

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Why Miss Amara’s Lydia Bertini sees B2B as a big opportunity in e-commerce

Inside Retail

Lydia Bertini started her career in bricks-and-mortar stores, but since joining pureplay online rug retailer Miss Amara in 2020, she has embraced the opportunities of e-commerce and earned a reputation for creating exceptional digital customer experiences.

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How Net-A-Porter is supporting the shift to sustainable fashion

Inside Retail

Last year, Net-A-Porter announced a progressive framework aptly named Infinity to drive their 2030 sustainability strategy. In 2020, Fashion Revolution surveyed over 5000 people between the ages of 16 and 75 across five European markets. While educating the industry on adopting circular practices.

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