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

Inside Retail

Our global strategy acknowledges this as we continue to invest in innovative retail concepts like the UCC Chadstone store, which delivers the convenience of online shopping with the tactile experience of physical retail,” he stated. “We

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

“EOIs aren’t done deals, but the calls I’ve received have ranged from regular customers who genuinely love the business and want to be a part of it, to wholesale investors and growth funds who are looking at Belles from a commercial perspective,” Jenner-Leuthart said. “We Customers feel like the value proposition is high.

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Love, Bonito CEO talks rebranding and subverting stereotypes about Asian women

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In a bold move aimed at redefining the narrative surrounding Asian women’s fashion, leading Southeast Asian womenswear brand, Love, Bonito, has announced a significant overhaul of its brand identity and assortment strategy. We’re direct to consumers, we own all the selling channels and touchpoints, be it the website or our stores.

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The Crown Estate welcomes four global flagship stores to London’s West End

Retail Focus

Spanish women’s fashion brand Bimba Y Lola has just opened a new 4,000 sq ft store at 211-213 Regent Street, showcasing carefully curated collections, a brand showroom and a programme of events, making it the brand’s most active flagship globally. The lettings span more than 10,000 sq ft of new retail space.

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How Chinese jewellery giant Lukfook aims to become a global brand

Inside Retail

In a glamorous unveiling that brought a touch of sparkle to Kuala Lumpur, Chinese jewellery retailer Lukfook Group recently marked a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy with its first Lukfook Joaillerie boutique in Malaysia.

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Retail Media Awards: Celebrating excellence and innovation in retail media

Inside Retail

Attendees will hear from diverse perspectives, courtesy of speakers from a myriad of retail media networks. Marketing leaders from Uber and Booktopia will share their strategies, along with new research and insights into changing consumer behaviours from the IAB. Cat McGinn is head of curated & commercial content at Unmade.

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The Adoption of Pop-Up Stores by Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

This retail format has a long history, dating back centuries to the earliest known travelling merchants, but has gained significant traction in the early 2000s as retailers and brand manufacturers incorporated temporary locations into their omni-channel strategies.

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