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Crypto fashion: why people pay real money for virtual clothes

Inside Retail

Digital artist and Japan-enthusiast Kai’s real name is Noah. Sello argued that the virtual garment concept could limit the waste of consumers buying clothes to wear on social media, citing a 2018 Barclaycard study which found 9% of British shoppers have bought clothes for social media photos, then returned them.

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Why cosmetics-maker Atelier is launching ‘shark tank’ for beauty brands

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Founded by Benson in 2018, Atelier acts as a ‘translator’ between global beauty brands and manufacturers — interpreting the needs of both parties and helping them work together, as well as simplifying their supply chain needs. The competition acts as an abstraction of Atelier as a business itself.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

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When Chinese collectables retailer Pop Mart launched a pop-up store at London Westfield in January of last year to test its concept in the UK, it expected the Asian diaspora to be its largest potential market demographic. Pop Mart, which describes itself as an “art toy store”, might seem an unusual concept to a Western consumer.

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Proud local creates shop window for Barossa producers

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Shelley pivoted from her 20-year winemaking career in 2018 to start her consultancy business guiding small businesses in the Barossa. Makers & Merchants Barossa was conceived in early 2020 as a pop-up store to showcase the best of what the Barossa region has to offer – from established brands to emerging designers, artists and makers.

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Proud local creates shop window for Barossa producers

Inside Retail

Shelley pivoted from her 20-year winemaking career in 2018 to start her consultancy business guiding small businesses in the Barossa. Makers & Merchants Barossa was conceived in early 2020 as a pop-up store to showcase the best of what the Barossa region has to offer – from established brands to emerging designers, artists and makers.

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New digital concept Gucci Vault takes you into its past and future

Inside Retail

Luxury Italian fashion house Gucci has broadened its online footprint to create a digital shopping concept, Gucci Vault. At a press event last year, Michele described Gucci Vault as “a multi-brand concept store. But the concept as it evolves,it hints at an elaborate and sophisticated move into the metaverse.

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We’ve found 5 under-the-radar Aussie brands you should know

Inside Retail

There are plenty of franchise operators around, but Bubble Tea Club co-founders Pamela Yip and Jenny Le have re-worked the recipe with their fun DIY-kit concept, fast home delivery options, a vast array of authentic ingredients direct from Taiwan, and fun community-building initiatives. . We’re seeing such a shift now on social media.