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What the rise of real over aspirational marketing means for lingerie retail

Inside Retail

The demise of the unattainable, airbrushed and aspirational model, and the movement towards a more realistic reflection of society in the intimate apparel retail sector, is not merely a trend, it’s a new way of doing business. It was valued at US$200 million in 2022.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

Retail Focus

Interstore | Schweitzer has created and implemented the new 2000 m² BRIDGE market Flexstore concept in Zurich for the largest Swiss retail company, Migros. BRIDGE market has been conceived as the connector between a diverse fresh food market, creative catering with products from local partners and a wide range of events.

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The apparel brand that is innovating high-tech fabric for a better planet

Inside Retail

Nearly all bamboo fabrics on the market are viscose, a type of material which requires chemical solvents that endanger factory workers and pollute the environment via air emissions and wastewater, according to research released by Patagonia. We want them to feel comfortable and happy with themselves,” said Nathan.

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Fashion’s balancing act: Right product, market, timing and price

Inside Retail

In an ever-evolving and rapidly changing world of fashion, staying relevant and profitable by offering the most on-point fashion collections is one of the biggest challenges for the apparel industry. Centric Visual Boards is a world-class visually interactive workspace that merges data and images from any business system in real-time.

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China stitches up Western apparel makers for quality issues

Inside Retail

All eyes are on Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon, after it was fined for selling poor quality down-feather vests in China. The high-end yoga wear maker was fined more than 81,000 RMB ($16,700) and had US$3,500 of illegal income confiscated by the Beijing Xicheng District Market Supervision Bureau for its subpar products.

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Target’s wellness wave: Blume hit shelves amidst global health market surge

Inside Retail

It’s not a secret at this point that increased health-related concerns brought on by the pandemic and recent lifestyle trends have led to a heightened focus on the wellness market in the retail industry, especially within the food and beverage category. million USD, and landed in all Whole Foods locations across Canada. billion to $75.66

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Propel Group to sell Driza-Bone business

Inside Retail

Propel Group is selling its water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart via her S Kidman and Co pastoral company. Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year.

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