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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

Wellness has become a priority for people in the wake of the pandemic as evidenced by the surge in demand for health and well-being products, which is projected to reach $5.2 Priceline is another Australian pharmacy that has increased its foothold in the beauty and wellness space under the ownership of retail conglomerate Wesfarmers.

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Is inflation driving up demand for affordable makeup products and dupes?

Inside Retail

The beauty industry has long been a domain where premium and affordable brands coexist, each catering to different customer segments. However, recent research from Mintel suggests that in the US, there is a subtle and evolving perception of value among beauty consumers. This growth has been driven, in part, by inflation.

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How Superegg founder Erica Choi went from Barneys to building her own brand

Inside Retail

Launched in 2020, Superegg is a premium vegan skincare brand inspired by the holistic Korean beauty philosophy and the egg’s nutritional value for the skin’s well-being. We maintain an in-house approach, handling everything from creating in-store presentations to capturing social media assets in my apartment.

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Proximity retailing and current retail environmental paradoxes

Retail Focus

This conflicting situation is a result of many environmental factors influencing the health of proximity retailing: the brand/the business, the commercial environment, the competitive environment, and the consumer. What incentives do retailers have to reinvest in local urban stores? Why did not this call appeal to many?

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How Noonie’s world-first ‘padsicles’ are smashing post-pregnancy taboos

Inside Retail

Here, we chat with Dolan about the development process behind her products, the business’ future plans and the rise in female entrepreneurs aiming to break the silence around women’s health. It was a great balance between one very challenging manufacturing journey and one very smooth journey. Why did you decide to launch Noonie?

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Going overseas? Here are six export barriers to break through

Inside Retail

Consumers don’t buy into a product; they buy into the brand. Even before the pandemic, the farm-to-fork and paddock-to plate-movements were gaining momentum, with people wanting to be educated on what they are consuming and using. This enables brands to test the appetite and “brand fit” for that market through targeted consumer demand.

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A sensory journey infused with traditional Chinese flavours!

Design Middleeast

The first time I saw the area, I was blown away by how beautiful it was. In Dubai, where the audience leans towards maximalism, the challenge was to balance popular preferences with SHI’s essence. How much do you depend on word of mouth and social media? I knew that I had to live here.