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Versace returns to New York City, opening a brand new boutique in Soho

Retail Focus

The interior design, created by architect Gwenaël Nicolas of Tokyo-based practice Curiosity and first revealed at the revamped Versace flagship store in Paris, presents a lavish signature aesthetic with Greca-patterned marble flooring and sculpted Medusas.

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When waste becomes art: Behind Casetify’s global activations

Inside Retail

CEO and co-founder Wes Ng emphasises the tech accessory maker’s key ethos – a responsibility to prioritise sustainability. “We believe that creativity is the superpower that keeps the world, and certainly our tech accessories, moving,” explains Ng. “We

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How to turn reverse logistics into good CX

Inside Retail

A Statista study shows the most returned online purchases by category in the US, as of last December, were clothing (24 per cent), followed by bags and accessories (17 per cent) and shoes (17 per cent). In Australia, they were also clothing (17 per cent), followed by bags and accessories (11 per cent) and shoes (10 per cent).

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Swarovski launches new concept store at Liverpool ONE

Retail Focus

With myriad octagons adorning the walls in a stunning display of products and patterns, the entire concept is a tribute to the wonder of crystals. Encouraging exploration and self-expression, different areas of the stores are colour-blocked in the new signature blue shades of the Swarovski brand.

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Kikki.K GM Lisa Gorman talks brand purpose, design and what’s next

Inside Retail

Late last year, after exploring a few other creative ventures, Gorman became the general manager and creative director of Swedish-inspired Australian stationary brand Kikki.K. Wherever our customers are headed, we’ll be here to offer essential accessories for their devices.

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How Aussie start-up Furlong & Gale is tapping into the timeless style of suits

Inside Retail

Bridget Veals, David Jones’ general manager of womenswear, footwear and accessories, recently observed that suiting was a key trend in designers’ Autumn-Winter collections. Our pattern-maker is absolutely incredible. Gale named the business after her mother’s maiden name Furlong and her father’s last name Gale.

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“We can’t afford it” and other plus-size fashion excuses designers make

Inside Retail

million women, and collectively we are spending around $6 billion each year on clothing and accessories. Each of these brands, many of whom are run by just one or two people and usually on a shoestring budget, all manage to manufacture larger sizes. This works out to be roughly 8.5 The common theme? So they create their own.

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