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The Iconic names former Nike exec as general manager for Sport

Inside Retail

Lifestyle and fashion retailer The Iconic has hired former Nike executive Andrew Poole to fill its newly created role of general manager for Sport. By being truly customer centric and curating a world-class offering, our sports category is an integral part of our business,” Burchell said. “We

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How boutique retailers won by discarding the department store playbook

Inside Retail

The landscape of retail has dramatically changed with the rise and domination of e-commerce but there is still demand for bricks-and-mortar spaces that inspire customers with their curated offerings. For both Filly Stable and Nicholls, the magic of merchandising and curating is only made possible by forging personal connections with shoppers.

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Sephora CEO Guillaume Motte shares his four ingredients for success 

Inside Retail

Specifically in terms of geographies, when you look at where it’s coming from, you see that in North America, which is the most important market in the world, we managed to grow by more than 27 per cent,” Motte said. How are you going to manage on Saturday? We’re going to manage because our people deserve it.”

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Harrods to open stand-alone beauty emporium in Gateshead

Retail Focus

The opening of this fifth H beauty store nationally demonstrates Harrods’ continued commitment to bringing its beauty authority, expert curation, and luxury shopping experience to a wider audience across the UK. Ben Cox of Sovereign Centros, senior asset manager for Metrocentre, commented: .

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From product to practices: how fashion “sustainability” is finding its natural place in brand management practices.

Retail Focus

Whether curated by a fashion brand or a luxury fashion brand, a pop-p store is an “expression” and doorway to open brand-customer exchange and communication. The post From product to practices: how fashion “sustainability” is finding its natural place in brand management practices. Dior launches 3D printed sustainable pop-up Source.

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Inside Myer’s newest store upgrade, in Toowoomba

Inside Retail

Myer’s Toowoomba store manager, Fiona Trevitt said the refresh showcases the store’s extensive offerings and brands in the best possible way. Grand Central serves the Toowoomba community by offering a “curated blend” of fashion, food and entertainment. Image source: Supplied. Image source: Supplied.

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Quintain welcomes Tian Tian Market to Wembley Park & sees footfall surge over Lunar New Year

Retail Focus

Emma Tai, Founder at Tian Tian said: “In the spirit of Lunar New Year, our Wembley Park store has meticulously curated a special collection embodying themes of prosperity, luck, and good fortune. At Quintain we work to ensure our ground floor retail spaces align to the community living in the local neighbourhood.

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