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

Inside Retail

The plan is to reach 20 stores globally within the next few years, with a focus on strategic growth across both the direct-to-consumer business and international wholesale. 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.

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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. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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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. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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“Enjoy the journey and be kind”: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan on leadership

Inside Retail

Surround yourself with great people, have an inspiring vision and an achievable but stretching plan, and always focus on world-class execution. They are a phone call or text away, and I call them when I make big career changes, or if I just want to temperature check what they are seeing in their markets. Enjoy the journey and be kind.

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“An exciting and important step”: Why Tommy Hilfiger is teaming with Depop

Inside Retail

These partnerships highlight the resale market being a critical component of circularity within fashion. The secondhand clothing market has existed for decades. Thrift shopping is a hobby to many people, and in recent years wearing pre-loved clothing has been normalised by the emergence of more secondhand marketplaces and apps.

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The best career advice I ever received: Fanny Moizant, Vestiaire Collective

Inside Retail

From the early challenges of breaking into a highly competitive market to the strategies that have helped Vestiaire Collective thrive amidst a global pandemic, Moizant shares insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders alike. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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