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

Inside Retail

Sustainable, direct-to-consumer fashion brand Allbirds promised to revolutionise the retail industry with stylish, comfortable, and environmentally-conscious footwear designs. Its valuation surged to over US$4 billion on its first day of trading in November 2021. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2

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Analysis: The rise of the purposeful consumer

Inside Retail

Covid-19 hit the reset button on consumer behaviour. Retail brands quickly realised that it was no longer business as usual after the pandemic set in, and marketing plans, execution, creative, and channels had to be re-thought wholescale. This leaves the obvious question: how exactly has Covid-19 altered consumers?

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

SS: Covid has undoubtedly impacted the way consumers are shopping, and it’s impossible to ignore the consistent growth in the digital space as a result. In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan.

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As more jewellery brands embrace lab-grown diamonds, some fear oversupply

Inside Retail

billion in 2021, according to global research and consulting firm Allied Market Research, it is expected to reach US$55.6 The downfall derived from months of lowered consumer demand, lowered average selling prices, and increased expenses. But she doesn’t clarify whether she’s alluding to mined gemstones or those engineered in a lab.

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Sneakers for all: How online marketplace Kicks Crew plans to take over the world

Inside Retail

Founded in 2008, by a group of enthusiasts aiming to make sneakers more accessible to all consumers, the company is a reminder that there’s a pair of shoes for everyone, regardless of brand, price, style or size. The online platform came into existence in January of 2021. “We We are dual headquartered, in LA and in Hong Kong.

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Sneakers for all: How online marketplace Kicks Crew plans to take over the world

Inside Retail

Founded in 2008, by a group of enthusiasts aiming to make sneakers more accessible to all consumers, the company is a reminder that there’s a pair of shoes for everyone, regardless of brand, price, style or size. The online platform came into existence in January of 2021. “We We are dual headquartered, in LA and in Hong Kong.

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

VMS

Our Designer Dozen winners are working hard to further innovation in retail design and visual merchandising and to help rethink retail at a time when fresh perspectives are needed most. It’s our honor to introduce the exceptional winners of VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen awards. This year’s class is certainly one to watch!

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