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How New Balance is stepping into sneaker resale with Reconsidered launch

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Consumers can now view and shop for pre-owned shoes through the brand’s website. Items include consumer returns and cosmetically imperfect footwear that cannot be sold as new but have been cleaned as needed. Earlier this month, American footwear brand New Balance announced the launch of its new resale program, Reconsidered.

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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

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The new store layout is designed to support smaller-basket, convenience-driven purchases, in contrast to the traditional big-box Aldi supermarket typically frequented by consumers for larger shopping trips. Reports of the new store concept circulated in May after the retailer submitted an application to North Sydney Council.

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Kate Spade CEO & brand president on creating social impact through collaboration

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The second pod location opened at Hampton University in Virginia last year. Are there any new handbag pillars or design elements that consumers can look forward to? IR : Sustainability has become increasingly important to consumers. LF: We are on a journey toward a more circular future.

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Bang & Olufsen Plants a Flagship in SoHo

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L UXE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS company Bang & Olufsen (Struer, Denmark), known for its high-end headphones, artful takes on speakers, designer collabs and more, has amplified its brand presence with a new flagship in New York. location won an honorable mention in this year’s competition. CORRECTIONS: : Richard Cadan. Charlie Mayer.

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Creating Frictionless Shopping Experiences

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The concept of the Amazon Go stores seemed far fetched and absurd when they were first announced and now consumers are looking for ways to avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces.Cashless CheckoutsOne of the largest changes has been the shift to cashless payment options. While the U.S.

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How Maccas, Domino’s and 7-Eleven are taking sustainability seriously

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Australasian division president, Richard Wormald said: “The research suggests that consumers are increasingly expecting organisations to promote sustainable initiatives. Australian businesses must take action to reflect these expectations if they hope to continue to engage with these consumers.

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Emotional bonds: Koskela CEO on achieving circularity and zero emissions 

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Multiple interest rate rises and a lapse in consumer confidence hasn’t been fantastic. What we have noticed however is that the consumers are really seeking us out. We’re trying to keep Koskela products in circulation, in good condition and looked after for as long as possible. There are some key pillars to this.