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Why Snapchat is investing in Gen Z resale fashion app, Galaxy

Inside Retail

Livestreaming has increased exponentially in recent years, due to the rise of livestream commerce in China, social media app TikTok, and streaming platform Twitch for gaming. The Galaxy audience – Gen Z – is already familiar with both creating video content and buying online, having grown up with social media.

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Not just Gwyneth and Succession: How the economy is driving quiet luxury

Inside Retail

A new consumer behaviour trend has taken over social media that, ironically, is the complete antithesis of a trend. Specialising in elevated classics, the brand was started in 2006 but has recently had a jump in popularity, thanks to the booming quiet luxury trend.

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From fast food to autos, India’s digitally connected users lure investors

Inside Retail

Mumbai resident Shivam Vahia cannot remember the last time he left home to shop. China saw a jump in consumption from 2006 when, as per World Bank data, its per capita gross domestic product (GDP) crossed $2,000. Vahia is one among India’s young and aspirational 1.4

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How colourful QLD boutique Orange Sherbet punches above its weight

Inside Retail

I was in Redcliffe when I spotted an empty 19sqm little shop not far from where our store is today. I opened Orange Sherbet in 2006 when there was no such thing as Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok marketing. Today, the business has grown into a team of 40+ employees (in-store and online) with a social following of over 300,000.

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