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“Really powerful”: Why Mecca is expanding its female-focused business fund

Inside Retail

Business as a force for good has become a major theme in the current retail landscape: from Patagonia and Outland Denim, to Flora & Fauna and Thankyou. Beauty firm Mecca is also on its own journey, having put women front and centre in its business for the past 25 years. From being founded and run by a majority female team – 95 per cent of Mecca’s team are women – to making a female-friendly shopping experience both in-store and online, Mecca champions women in whatever way it ca

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Tissa Fontaneda, London

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That season is upon us again and there's nothing more magical than finding these gorgeous places along beautiful historical London streets decorated to perfection. This amazing Spanish brand is known for its impeccable quality, attention to detail and our favourite element, Artisan Craftsmanship. Their exquisitely designed Leather handbags, accessories and a selection of ready-to-wear might provide your gift answer for that loved one who has everything.

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US brand Nautical Bowls primed for Australian launch

Inside Retail

Nautical Bowls, an acai bowl retail chain founded in the US, is heading to our shores. The first three stores will open across the country in December. The initial stores in West Village in West End, Brisbane, the Q Super Centre, Gold Coast and Hillary’s Boat Harbour, Perth, will be company-owned. Dean Lightfoot is the area developer for Australia. Lightfoot brings experience with Gelatissimo, BaskinRobbins and Andersens to his new role.

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Exclusivity the name of the game as luxury firms target ‘VICs’ for growth

Inside Retail

The world’s biggest luxury brands seeking growth in their second-largest market China are all courting the likes of wealthy entrepreneur Diana Wang. Shanghai-based Wang, an investor who also owns a namesake fashion label, is an avid collector of fine jewellery who regularly shops at Cartier, Tiffany and Chopard, among others. She is also what luxury companies call a VIC, or very important client, a segment of the market they are increasingly targeting as China’s post-pandemic economi

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Bunnings and Ikea stop sales of engineered stone – a ‘big win’ for public health

Inside Retail

Major retailers Bunnings and Ikea have announced this week they will discontinue selling engineered stone. While this might mean you have to rethink your plans for your new kitchen benchtops, it’s a positive step that will protect the health of tradespeople exposed to this dangerous product. Engineered stone contains up to 95 per cent crystalline silica dust.

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The thinking behind LG’s direct-to-consumer play in Singapore

Inside Retail

Korean consumer electronics giant LG has launched a new online shopping experience for customers in Singapore, as it looks to tap into the region’s soaring e-commerce market. The integration with Stripe, a global payment processing platform, means that LG customers can now securely pay online with credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayNow.

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