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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

Inside Retail

How Showfields veered off course Showfields was co-founded in 2017 by Katie Hunt, Tal Zvi Nathanel , and Amir Zwickel. It acted as a platform for consumers to interact with and learn about a rotating variety of omnichannel and digitally native brands, by way of QR codes.

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

Inside Retail

Consumers are at the heart of all we do. While multinational brands had always dominated the Indian market, their beauty products were not really suited to the skin complexion of the typical Indian consumer. Celebrating uniqueness.

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“Our mission is to make retail fair”: Wolf & Badger CEO George Graham

Inside Retail

The UK-based online platform for independent and ethical brands Wolf & Badger opened its first bricks-and-mortar location in London in 2010, before adding stores in New York in 2017 and Los Angeles in 2022. GG: We increasingly see consumers looking to be more conscious in how they shop. Today, the US is its largest market.

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Apple is just the beginning: Why global brands are flocking to India

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The country’s growing economy and expanding middle class have created a favourable environment for global brands to set up shop and tap into a new consumer base. billion Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) shipments by 2030. In recent years, India has emerged as a major market for luxury brands.

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How British brand Papier is driving growth in the global stationery market

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The rise of the stationery market Research and Markets attributes the rise of this seemingly old-fashioned consumer product category to a few factors, including consumers’ preference for a tactile writing experience, the power of influencer marketing and the growth of e-commerce. million in revenue globally.

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Burger King’s innovative strategy: viral menus and limited collectibles

Inside Retail

The burger chain released the menu item, which it first introduced in 2017, along with a collection of limited-edition merchandise that was only available at certain activation sites. In response to this shift in consumer behaviour, we recognise the importance of providing ultra-fast and convenient snacking options.

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Buy now pay later: What’s retailers’ responsibility?

Inside Retail

Accordingly, brands spend significant time and money positioning themselves to create positive associations with consumers, whether that’s through communicating their purpose or engaging in worthy environmental or social partnerships. million in the 2017-18 financial year to $32 million in 2018-19 representing an increase of 90 per cent.

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