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First Nations artists, Pride and mental health: Volley talks collabs

Inside Retail

Australian shoe company Volley has recently completed its Walk in their Shoes collaboration with First Nations artists and the National Gallery of Australia as part of its commitment to partner with organisations on projects that reflect its values. The showcase enabled the artists involved to illustrate what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

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Westfield backs #letsdolondonbetter campaign to support the nation’s talented artists

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In an effort to hero talent from across the nation, and to support the arts industry as London re-opens, Westfield is backing a campaign by artist Laura Nevill entitled #LetsDoLondonBetter , which aims to raise profiles for local artists and generate support across the UK for creative communities to flourish.

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

Inside Retail

A bra design competition that was supposed to raise money to help those affected by breast cancer has instead resulted in lingerie brand Berlei being accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners. Berlei later confirmed she was not.

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How Swee Lee’s immersive lifestyle store brings the cool factor to music retail

Inside Retail

Visitors can also savour a drink at the cafe and bar, enjoy events with emerging artists and much more. Customers can take refreshments into the artist lounge and at the vinyl listening stations, whilst sampling a selection of records curated by music tastemakers and media powerhouse NME.

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National Indigenous Art Fair returns this weekend

Inside Retail

Peter Cooley, CEO of First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, organisers of the art fair, said the event is designed to welcome, educate and engage visitors. It’s an occasion to meet remote community artists and hear their stories.

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

Rather than investing in and delivering on their brand promise, they focus on other, often supplementary, marketing strategies such as launching engaging campaigns, brands may believe they can substitute competence with warmth. Swift’s brand promise has always centred on quality products.

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US Brewlounge concept to open at Perth Airport

Inside Retail

The Otherside Brewlounge – which will open in the middle of this year – will also showcase WA music and artists with local music shows and live sports viewing for fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers who frequent the airport.

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