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Kivari, born in a market, opens two more stores

Inside Retail

Australian fashion label Kivari has opened two new retail stores – at Bondi Junction and Burleigh Heads. This takes its network of boutiques in major locations to six, with further stores planned as the company expands. The brand has its roots in a local market in Burleigh. It drew so many followers that the founders decided to develop stylish boutiques.

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Why local retail communities are important, and how retail design can encourage community retailing.

Retail Focus

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Creating a brand community has always been an important marketing concept and a valuable brand asset. Many brands have been particularly attentive to strengthening their community relations during and after the global health crisis (COVID-19). They understood to what extent building and maintaining a relationship with their clients had an impact on their survival.

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Mosaic Brands convicted of serial long-service leave underpayments

Inside Retail

Specialty fashion retailer Mosaic Brands has been found guilty of 324 offences of underpaying long-service leave to 223 workers. Mosaic Group’s brands include Katies, Millers, Noni B, Rivers, Rockmans, Crossroads, Autograph, W.Lane, EziBuy and Beme. According to SMH , the Downing Centre Local court found that while the underpayments were “not deliberate”, they occurred due to a “lack of care and diligence relating to the retail group’s payroll obligations” The court found

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Chemonics Offices by Gensler

Retail Design Blog

Gensler designed a dynamic office space with natural lighting, flexible seating arrangements, and communal areas that reflects Chemonics’ transparency, community.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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As spending dips, can fashion rentals help Asos return to profit?

Inside Retail

Asos recently launched its first ever rental edit with UK-based rental marketplace, Hirestreet, as the struggling online fashion retailer attempts to stem its losses amid a decrease in consumer spending. Featuring over 180 styles from Asos’ homegrown brands, namely Asos Design, Asos Edition and Asos Luxe, the collection will focus on women’s occasion wear, including wedding-guest outfits, bridal looks and bridesmaid dresses.

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Bananain Concept Store Beijing by Some Thoughts Studio

Retail Design Blog

Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, Bananain’s first Concept Store in Beijing is situated in the west of.

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Apple flagship store by Foster + Partners

Retail Design Blog

UK studio Foster + Partners has unveiled the first flagship Apple Store in India, which has a ceiling made from.

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A year in the making: Standard Procedure talks world-first Zara collab

Inside Retail

Founded on Australia’s Sunshine Coast in 2020, Standard Procedure is an up-and-coming sun care brand with a seventies aesthetic and a number of exclusive stockists in Australia, Europe, the US and UK, including Sephora, LVMH’s Le Bon Marche, Merci, Smallable, Goodhood and End Clothing. In May, the brand hit another impressive milestone, with the launch of its collaboration with Zara, which will see its core range of sunscreen, lip balm and aloe vera gel available in Zara stores in Eu

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Business and Human Rights – Global Slavery Index 2023 highlights global nature and scope of modern slavery risks in supply chains

Eye on ESG

On 24 May 2023, Walk Free , an international human rights group focused on the eradication of modern slavery, published the fifth edition of its Global Slavery Index (the “ Index” ), which provides a national level analysis of modern slavery across 160 countries. Modern slavery is a growing global problem against a backdrop of compounding risks. According to the Index, some 50 million people around the world are living in modern slavery, with a reported 28 million in forced labour, 22 million i

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The Anaconda brand experience: creating a destination for adventure-seekers

Inside Retail

When Chris Lude joined Anaconda as CEO, the business – part of a large family-owned retail group – had 34 stores and an ever-growing product range. Pausing to set the long-term strategic direction of the business, an important question was raised – what does Anaconda want to be famous for? The answer was simple: To be Australia’s first choice, one-stop outdoor adventure retailer, inspiring and enabling everyone to create memorable outdoor experiences.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.

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Game Developers Conference 2024 Dates 

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is a week-long gaming conference held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The official dates for the Game Developers Conference are March 18 th – 22 nd , 2024. GDC is one of the top gaming conferences in North America, featuring the world’s largest professional game industry event championing game developers, artists, and programmers.

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Patagonia ANZ boss talks greenwashing, growth and the next 50 years

Inside Retail

US-based outdoor outfitter Patagonia celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, with a tongue-in-cheek campaign intended to remind consumers of the work still needed to “save the home planet” Since Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced last September that he had given away the company to a trust that would use its profit to fight the climate crisis, there’s an even stronger incentive for the brand to succeed.

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Gratia by Mezcla

Retail Design Blog

Gratia, a word inspired by the Latin for “gratitude”, is a Peruvian brand of specialty coffee that offers quality but.

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Electrifying: Kev Yiu steps out on his own

Inside Retail

After 15 years of working for niche luxury brands, Hong Kong designer Kev Yiu has stepped out on his own. Weeks after opening the Kev Yiu Couture boutique in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central luxury retail precinct, Yiu confessed to Inside Retail he has even bolder, broader ambitions. “Hong Kong is definitely the first step of my big dream. I want to showcase my creations to more audiences all over the world; however, to be realistic, maybe trade shows would be better options at this stage, then

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.