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How beauty brand Glossier went from social media darling to social outcast

Inside Retail

In 2014, Weiss launched Glossier with four products: a cleanser, priming moisturiser, lip balm, and a misting spray. Social media darling no more. In an allegedly leaked company presentation shared on Reddit, the brand has a new strategy for its retail channels, including an entry into wholesale.

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

Rather than investing in and delivering on their brand promise, they focus on other, often supplementary, marketing strategies such as launching engaging campaigns, brands may believe they can substitute competence with warmth. There are countless examples of brands leveraging their success stories through various PR strategies.

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

Inside Retail

Over the last four years, the brand has built a strong direct-to-consumer and retail presence and loyal consumer base, thanks to its variety of brightly colored and boldly patterned intimates and other apparel, and a marketing strategy centred on micro-influencers and user-generated content.

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

Since launching in Melbourne in 2014, Belles Hot Chicken (Belles) has grown to six existing locations, including a new opening in Bondi, Sydney, a few weeks ago, and is now looking to raise between $1 million and $2 million to fund further expansion. National and international expansion.

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India’s DTC boom: Fuelled by technology and Millennials

Inside Retail

Many initially sold products through their websites and social media platforms but have since expanded their reach by leveraging e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. Since 2014, DTC start-ups have secured over $2.5 These brands differentiate themselves by offering product quality, affordability and sustainability.

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Temple of the Sun co-founder talks design inspiration and sales growth

Inside Retail

Founded in Byron Bay in 2014, it has gained a cult following for its unique designs inspired by history, archaeology and ancient symbolism. Darren Gallant: Temple of the Sun first launched in late 2014. IR: Tell me about your international expansion strategy and plans, specifically into international markets?

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How Hue’s Nicole Clay is making the beauty industry more inclusive

Inside Retail

This often drives frustrated consumers to social media and other platforms in the hopes of finding influencers or fellow beauty enthusiasts with similar complexions or hair traits. per cent of total beauty industry ventures.