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

Inside Retail

But, with an aggressive spend on social media, they are hard to ignore. Country Road was one of the first major fashion retailers to dip its toe in circular fashion working with the Red Cross via the Fashion Trade concept since 2011 where customers receive a $10 gift voucher when they donate pre-loved Country Road items.

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Meta Platforms’ Sheryl Sandberg to leave after 14 years

Inside Retail

Meta Platforms COO Sheryl Sandberg, whose close partnership with CEO Mark Zuckerberg powered the growth of the world’s biggest social network, is leaving the company after 14 years, she announced in a Facebook post. Fourteen years later, it is time for me to write the next chapter of my life,” she wrote.

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Generation wars: Koala quiz splits opinion as it tackles income inequality

Inside Retail

According to the 2016 Census , the number of women over 55 years old experiencing homelessness increased by 31 per cent compared to 2011 – making it the fastest growing demographic experiencing homelessness in Australia. On Instagram, the campaign has mostly been received positively in the comments section.

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ExpoWanted offers design brands a virtual way to launch products in ultra-realistic quality

Design Wanted

Over the past year, the concept of digital has become an important element in every design company’s strategic plan. Social distancing has defined new ways of communicating with consumers and a global pandemic has instilled value in virtual experiences. Do you miss design fairs and showrooms? Introducing SHIN Software.

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Retailing in India: Rise and Shine Through

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Digital advisors address online and social media queries armed with predictive insights to deliver personalized service. Founded in 2011 by Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, BlueStone started as an online portal and eventually transformed into one of India’s leading omnichannel jewelry retailers operating 36 stores in 12 major cities.

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In the process of design with Sukwoo Lee, founder of SWNA

Design Wanted

That’s 2011.” Many of your projects’ processes have been beautifully documented on your website and social media. At the time, it also asked us to plan a product about which product would be good. ” Bukchon Building, designed in 2019 in collaboration with Yung A Kim Architects ©- Kiwoong Hong.

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

Inside Retail

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. This is one thing that has never changed.

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