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“Running is on trend right now”: New Balance expands hybrid retail model

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience.

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

Our Barehands , a Singaporean purpose-driven fashion firm, showcases a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. We recently caught up with Lye and Go to get their thoughts on career, leadership skills and their general perspective on running a business.

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

Our Barehands , a Singaporean purpose-driven fashion firm, showcases a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. We recently caught up with Lye and Go to get their thoughts on career, leadership skills and their general perspective on running a business.

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Five leadership lessons from L’Occitane Group’s head of travel retail in Apac

Inside Retail

During my formative years, I spent one summer as a part-time associate in female fashion in Lane Crawford. My perspective: for more than ten years I held the title of area manager, but my role was never the same each year. IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work?

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‘We need to work with nature’: A wool farmer’s take on sustainable fashion

Inside Retail

Sustainability has become a major buzzword in the fashion industry, as more brands finally start to get serious about reducing their environmental impact. But what does this mean from a supplier’s perspective? IR: As a farmer, what do you think about sustainable fashion? Inside Retail : Can you tell me about your farm?

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Fashion forward: Inside Hong Kong 3D shoe brand Fused Footwear

Inside Retail

Launched in 2017 in Hong Kong and aimed at fashion-forward early adopters, Fused Footwear offers customisable shoes that are fully 3D printed. I realised that the 3D process and shoe making in general is kind of amazing as there is a very nice balance between the design and engineering challenge of making it comfortable,” he added.

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How Sam Walton’s sundown rule makes me a better leader: Andy Chen, Comvita

Inside Retail

We recently sat down with him to learn about his career highlights, best leadership tips and how he approaches the work-life balance conundrum in this day and age. IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? IR: Do you have any business heroes?

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