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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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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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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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‘An exciting way to test a new market’: More fashion brands turn to rental

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The online clothing rental market has come a long way since platforms like GlamCorner and US market leader Rent the Runway launched in 2011 and 2009, respectively. According to Future Market Insights, the global online clothing rental market is currently worth US$1.9 The ‘Attenborough’ effect.

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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

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It’s a trend that’s also playing out close to home with Roy Morgan’s Future of Australian Retail address highlighting the dichotomy between the $8 billion in sales cheap offshore marketplaces are sucking out of the market versus the increase in people wanting to shop more ethically and sustainably while still looking for quality.

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