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Poshmark to exit Australia to focus on core markets

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The company said on its website that it plans to increase investment and “drive meaningful growth” in its core markets – the US and Canada. The Posh Credit for these markets will expire after October 25, while unshipped orders will be automatically cancelled on October 28. billion last year.

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How two sisters created Francesca Jewellery from a Tasmanian market stall

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A beading class in the rural town of Hawksnest, NSW, was the catalyst for sisters Rachel Vasieck and Hanna Vasieck to launch their on-trend designer jewellery label Francesca Jewellery in 2011. I worked alongside my sister Hannah for years at the Salamanca markets and learned the tricks of the trade from the age of 12.

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US furniture chain Blu Dot opens its doors in Melbourne

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Blu Dot MD Brett Conroy shared that after discovering the brand in Dwell magazine in 2009 and visiting Blu Dot’s showroom in New York’s SoHo while on holiday in 2011, he was “instantly smitten”. “I “We are thrilled to open Blu Dot’s second store in Australia. It’s been on the cards for some time,” he added.

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How Aussie footwear brand Alias Mae stays on trend in a fast-moving market

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Tom Kirkhope founded the Australian fashion footwear brand Alias Mae in 2011. Drawing on his family background in footwear, and his own experience in the industry, having started working in Chinese footwear manufacturing in 2011, he launched Alias Mae as a wholesale business. Our major wholesale accounts are managed in-house.

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The Iconic’s chief marketing officer on creating a campaign that turns heads

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The campaign entitled ‘Got You Looking’ created by Dentsu and Love Media is a master brand approach, maybe even a masterclass, in retail marketing featuring bold images and videos. The post The Iconic’s chief marketing officer on creating a campaign that turns heads appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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“We’ve got aspirations to be a global business”: SkinKandy CEO on growth drivers

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We’ve had a look at the opportunities within the market globally. Two elements are really exciting and one is that there is a broader acceptance and normalisation of piercing as part of a fashion accessory and part of a subculture that is mainstream now,” Friis said. I see the window in front of us.

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Casetify’s VP of business strategy on the phone case brand’s US expansion

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Tech accessory juggernaut Casetify is making waves in the American retail landscape via its landmark partnership with consumer electronics giant Best Buy. This expansion is more than just a growth strategy; it’s a testament to Casetify’s ambition to capture a larger slice of the global tech accessory market.

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