Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

Retailers beware: the legal hit job on Lululemon, the world’s leading athleisure brand, because of alleged deceit regarding its environmental practices could well be the tip of the iceberg. No one is safe. As reported by Inside Retail on July 19 , Lululemon is being taken to court in a class action lawsuit in Florida, following a complaint lodged by environmental activist group Stand.earth with the Canada Competition Bureau.

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JULY 28, 2024

A hand-painted tile mural covers the front of this Miami Design District boutique designed by New York studio Sugarhouse Design and Architecture for fashion brand Cult Gaia. Sugarhouse Design and Architecture designers Jess and Jonathan Nahon followed up their New York City store for Cult Gaia founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat with a flagship in Miami intended to align with the brand and the location.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

Kogan ‘s revenue declined amid lower gross sales in the last fiscal year – but the company has marked a milestone, exceeding 500,000 members of its First subscription program for the first time. The online retailer’s revenue fell 6.1 per cent to $459.7 million as Kogan.com’s sales slid 6.4 per cent to $313.2 million and its New Zealand Mighty Ape division’s revenue tumbled 5.4 per cent to $146.5 million.

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JULY 28, 2024

Modern building façades in Australia are evolving from glass-heavy designs to high-performance, environmentally responsive skins that enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The integration of computational design with architectural practices is crucial, allowing for optimal solar shading, natural light optimization, and innovative building forms.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

Adore Beauty has appointed Sacha Laing as its new CEO, effective October 1. Prior to joining Adore Beauty, Laing served as the CEO and executive director of Alquemie Group, CEO of General Pants Co, and CEO of Colette by Colette Hayman. Laing has also previously served as COO of Country Road Group, and CMO of David Jones. “Sacha’s extensive retail and omnichannel experience aligns with our strategic initiatives and will be invaluable in driving Adore Beauty’s future growth,̶

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

New-generation GenAI technology is unlocking the power of personalisation at scale, creating the cornerstone of a channel-less approach to retail that places the brand experience at the centre, regardless of where it takes place. Australian-founded health and wellness brand Kic has launched a Kic Concierge service which includes a hotline and quiz and optimises the customer experience journey and product offering with application programming interface (API) technology.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

Luxury fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna reported revenues of USD$1.08 billion (€960.1 million) for the first half of this year, a 6.3 per cent increase from the year prior. The group’s revenue for the second quarter reached $555.1 million (€497.0 million), representing a 4.7 per cent year-over-year increase and a 0.4 per cent organic decrease. Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, attributed the company’s growth to improved organic per

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

Persistent inflation and economic uncertainty are creating a dual challenge for retailers. On the one hand, operating costs are elevated; on the other, consumer preferences are frequently changing amid cost of living pressures. In response, retailers are proactively developing new strategies to optimise operations and adapt their offerings, pricing and customer service to keep pace with consumer expectations.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

It’s no secret that athleisure and sportswear brands have witnessed notable growth in recent years, largely thanks to an increased interest in outdoor activities, like pickleball and tennis, post-pandemic. However, research shows there is still a large untapped opportunity in women’s sportswear. A 2024 apparel and footwear report released by Euromonitor International, found that women’s sportswear sales accounted for just 36 per cent of all global sportswear sales, despite having a higher compou

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