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‘We were on a knife’s edge’: Greenlit Brands’ Michael Ford talks turnaround

Inside Retail

I would say it’s the most challenging [situation] we’ve faced, and unlike apparel, which you can air freight, in the furniture industry, you’ve actually got to get it in containers and ship it because they’re bulky goods,” he said. . All four brands are cash flow positive and profitable, Ford said.

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Nicobar, the mindful Indian brand that is on the cusp of global expansion

Inside Retail

A prime example is the brand’s latest apparel collection, Bodhi, which features bold and floral prints and flowing silhouettes to evoke feelings of serenity. It’s about creating a design environment which has a balance between chaos and discipline,” he explained. It’s been a busy period for the brand.

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DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIFT BOOSTS RETAIL INVESTMENT IN SUPPLY-CHAIN INNOVATION

RetailMinded

Footwear, apparel and electronics manufacturers have been among some of the earliest adopters to have stepped up their D2C offerings during the Covid-19 pandemic as stores and retailers closed their doors and brands struggled to find new avenues to reach their customers.

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How Michael Ford pulled Greenlit Brands back from the brink

Inside Retail

I would say it is the most challenging [situation] we’ve faced, and unlike apparel, which you can air freight, in the furniture industry, you’ve actually got to get it in containers and ship it because they’re bulky goods. If you manage that efficiently, it can be cash flow positive, and we’ve found ourselves in that situation.

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Why Viktoria & Woods is about creativity, inclusivity and sustainability

Inside Retail

With travel, weddings and other celebrations also resuming, we expect this will continue to influence an increase in spend across apparel. For example, we will repurpose fabrics into new designs, or rephase collections to manage stock flow through tougher seasons. IR: Tell me about your new kidswear line and the thinking behind it.

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Japanese Retail Design – Top Stores in Tokyo

Greater Group

Over the last couple of years, New Balance opened a handful of flagship stores across the world, of which the Tokyo store is the largest. Greater group has worked with New Balance on 8 of their boutiques globally including the Harajuku flagship, Ginza and Roppongi stores in Tokyo.

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How to Master Retail Design Concepts: Transforming Your Store into a Shopper’s Haven

Greater Group

While that remains the bottom line of all retail design, the retail design concepts of today focus on forming a connection between a brand and the consumer. Similar to the Angular layout, this layout uses different shelf sizes as well as straight lines to emphasise product quality and is also popular among fashion brands.

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