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Ikea and Sephora: Why businesses need to go beyond the bottom line

Inside Retail

Just last month, the Swedish-owned furniture company pledged to accelerate efforts to strengthen children’s rights and eliminate child labour from its supply chain and is supporting the United Nations’ 2021 International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour. The company is also placing importance on its sustainability efforts.

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‘Start of a new era’: The Daily Edited boss Tania Liu turns the page on 2021

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2021 has been a year many retailers would like to forget, but none more so than online accessories brand The Daily Edited (TDE), which has not only had a global pandemic to grapple with, but also the shocking exit of co-founder and creative director Alyce Tran following allegations that she had misused company funds. .

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“There is no finish line”: Nike’s motto rings true in circular economy push

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In 2021 alone, 99.7 The brand has also increased the use of recycled polyester in its apparel by 12 per cent and recycled over 55 per cent of its scrap materials across apparel and footwear, thanks to the increased demand from local recycling markets and global Nike growing customers. “There is no finish line.

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Art and upcycling: How Casetify plans to reach 100 stores globally by 2025

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Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. We will continue to [bring] Australians tech accessory designs that best represent them.”

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Superdry selects Icon Outlet at the O2

Retail Focus

Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of the premium apparel brand, Superdry, adding to the destination’s line up of over 60 premium retail brands. Superdry has significant regional presences globally, and their Icon Outlet location will add to over 740 stores in 61 countries.

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Retailer confidence soars at The Boulevard

Retail Focus

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Independently owned toy retailer, Toytown has also expanded at the discount outlet to include an expansive baby and nursery range under the brand Baby World at Toytown.

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How fashion turned the tennis court into a runway

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Louis Vuitton dressed Osaka for the 2021 Met Gala, and she sat in the front row at the brand’s 2022 spring/summer fashion show. Co-branded athleisure lines Tennis players are an obvious choice for tennis-inspired clothing lines as they embody both the athleticism and lifestyle of the beloved sport.

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