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Westfield celebrates the capital’s side hustle heroes

Retail Focus

The windows showcase a breadth of beautiful, eye-catching products from stylish bespoke tie dye accessories to Instagram-able hand-dipped candles, to sexy and sustainable paint. MH Living is a homeware & accessories brand developed last year during the pandemic, with hints of contemporary Danish style and Parisian charm.

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

Our Barehands , a Singaporean purpose-driven fashion firm, showcases a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. I was pursuing a business marketing degree and knew from the beginning that I wanted to use my skills for a good purpose.

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

Our Barehands , a Singaporean purpose-driven fashion firm, showcases a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. I was pursuing a business marketing degree and knew from the beginning that I wanted to use my skills for a good purpose.

Balance 130
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“Reignited appetite”: Why retailers are seeking greener pastures overseas

Inside Retail

During the years affected by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, when freedom of movement was restricted, Australian retailers redoubled their efforts to consolidate their position in the local market. The momentum behind the Toys “R” Us brand and its return to key markets including the UK and United States has been phenomenal.

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Gamified and global: How Wish aims to compete with Amazon

Inside Retail

The app had developed a reputation for selling counterfeit products and exceedingly slow delivery times, which was hurting its ability to compete in a maturing e-commerce market. “They realised that most of the supply side was China-based, and that came with some problems.”. Focus on discovery.

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Five leadership lessons that every boss should know: Levi’s head of South Africa

Inside Retail

Whilst pursuing my MBA, rural marketing held a special fascination and it was providence that I landed my first job with an FMCG major which was acquired by Gillette. Building brands, exploring and creating markets has been a passion, so when Nike called, I jumped at the chance to grow another iconic West Coast brand in India.

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A day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organised”

Inside Retail

From 2 pm to 4 pm, I meet with the various teams across the afternoon including production, marketing, digital, finance and PR — to see how everything is going. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? RVG: Spending time with family and friends is what I love, and it helps keep me balanced.

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