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

Inside Retail

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. She can instruct marketers on leading by example and practicing what they advocate for.

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How nostalgia and NFTs created a multibillion-dollar collectables market

Inside Retail

They all contribute to the multibillion-dollar market for physical and digital collectables. A report by market research and consultancy firm Market Decipher states that the global collectables market was valued at US$426 billion in 2022 and is predicted to reach US$1 trillion by 2032. million in 2020 to US$17.7

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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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Positive and Negative Experiences of the Enchanting European Christmas Markets

Retail Focus

One of the most cherished traditions during this season is the Christmas market, where locals and tourists alike gather to revel in the magic of the holidays. These markets, known for their twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, are a quintessential part of the European yuletide experience.

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How the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show could create “brand heat”

Inside Retail

As part of this, the retailer went to four cities and spotlighted five artists in each city. The artists created a handful of looks for The Tour, which were pulled together for a 90-minute film, which Victoria’s Secret described as “part documentary, part fashion fantasy”. Net sales fell for the brand by 3 per cent to $6.2

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Day two at NRF: Retail bosses debunk Gen Z myths and discuss growth

Inside Retail

Although these three brands operate in very different retail sectors, Li, Piper and Pearson agreed on a few common tactics for effectively engaging with the Gen Z consumer, from focusing on and enhancing the in-store shopping experience to learning how to “share the pen” with this younger, social-media-savvy shopper.