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How two sisters created Francesca Jewellery from a Tasmanian market stall

Inside Retail

The Tasmanian brand opened its first store in Hobart in 2013, followed by a flagship store three years later at Melbourne Central. I worked alongside my sister Hannah for years at the Salamanca markets and learned the tricks of the trade from the age of 12. They’re the real heroes.

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& Other Stories makes its Australia-New Zealand debut 

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The Iconic carries a curated assortment of & Other Stories’ latest clothing, shoes, and accessories, including dresses, soft tailoring, footwear, and wardrobe basics, with prices ranging from $50 to $350.

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Retailers, are you ready for it? Swift’s Eras tour a gold rush of economic karma

Inside Retail

Airport jewellery retailers including Colette are accommodating the gold rush by stocking up on friendship bracelets, cowgirl boots, accessories and Taylor Swift reading materials. Other accessory trends given cult status by the singer, such as heart-shaped sunglasses and cowboy boots are also up by 55 per cent and 45 per cent, respectively.

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How UPF clothing brand Solbari aims to beat skin cancer with $10m injection

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It was this statistic that prompted Johanna Young to found Solbari, a brand of UPF50+ sun protective clothing, hats and accessories that has just received a $10 million minority share investment. Globally, the UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) apparel market is set to reach US$1.4 It’s all in the name.

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Ebay on the runway: Why designer label Anna Quan teamed with the e-comm giant

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Ebay is offering an opportunity for designers to get creative with their supply chains and a chance to take part in the growing luxury resale market. This is the first year since the brand’s launch in 2013 that it is introducing denim into a collection.

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Modibodi was a pioneer in period underwear. Can it reinvent itself for Gen Z?

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When Modibodi founder Kristy Chong launched the brand in 2013, the period underwear category was in its infancy and many people still considered periods and bladder leaks to be taboo topics. Australian period underwear brand Modibodi has always taken a bold approach to advertising.

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VF Corp names Bracken Darrell as its new CEO

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Darrell will join VF after serving as president and CEO of Logitech International since 2013. Dickies, Timberland, and Vans parent VF Corporation has appointed Bracken Darrell as president and CEO, starting July 17. Prior to Logitech, Darrell held positions at General Electric, Whirlpool Corporation, and Procter & Gamble.

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