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Watch titans unite: Rolex acquires Bucherer and aims at pre-owned market

Inside Retail

While Rolex is an internationally recognised brand, Bucherer isn’t as well known outside of Europe and the US, and operates in a highly homogenised luxury and jewellery retail market. “I It’s driving customers into a dark secondary market, where they risk buying a lemon, or, worse, a fake,” he stressed.

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How US-based oral care brand Lewie aims to take a bite out of the beauty market

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It’s no secret that a large portion of retail spending is driven by consumers’ desire to look and feel as attractive as possible. Two segments in particular that benefit from this deep-seated aspiration are the cosmetics and skincare industry and the oral care market. billion by the end of 2024. billion by the end of 2024.

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Youswim founder talks inclusive sizing and innovation in the swimwear market

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Life partners and Youswim co-founders Elise Wallbank and Julian Tali launched the UK-based brand Youswim in 2018 to forever change size inclusivity and modernise sustainability in the swimwear market. IR : How does Youswim stand out from competitors in the market? I love that our team feels like a family.

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How US start-up Subtl Beauty stacks up in a hypercompetitive beauty market

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Launched in 2018, Subtl Beauty is built around the idea of having all your makeup essentials — like concealer, blush, and powder — in one easy-to-use stack, or ‘stak’, as the brand dubs its hero product, rather than carrying around a bulky slew of items. RR: Trust your gut.

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

Inside Retail

India’s beauty and personal care market is projected to reach US$21 billion in 2025, and the rising adoption of online shopping and greater product penetration in secondary cities are also contributing to the market’s enlargement. Consumers are at the heart of all we do.

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How cult fragrance brand Who Is Elijah aims to crack the UK market

Inside Retail

And co-founder Raquel Bouris is kicking things off with a guerrilla marketing campaign aimed at catching the attention of a leading British beauty chain. “I’m Her first fragrance, now marketed as His/Her, has remained the brand’s most-loved unisex fragrance since the business started in 2018.

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Battle of the sportswear brands: Why Chinese consumers are going local

Inside Retail

It was a high-profile signal that with the easing of Covid-related outdoor movement restrictions, the market for athletic footwear and apparel in China is set to get a huge shot in the arm. Chinese nationalism is on the rise, with an accompanying disdain among a broad swathe of consumers for foreign products.

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