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How US start-up Subtl Beauty stacks up in a hypercompetitive beauty market

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With this capital in place, what are some potential areas of expansion for the brand planned? RR: Channel expansion is a primary focus for us. Having experienced success online, we’ve cherished the opportunity to engage with our customers on a 1:1 level. IR : In December 2023, Subtl Beauty raised $8.4

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Beyond the polo field: USPA’s bold move in world’s most populous nation

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But beyond the glamour of polo fields and a globally recognised brand lies a story of strategic expansion and a vision to dominate the fastest-growing retail market on the planet – India. These expansions are key drivers for growth, allowing us to cater to a broader customer base,” he stated.

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Why New Balance is putting people at the heart of its new store concept

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According to Coenraad Hefer, general manager of New Balance Singapore and Malaysia, the company is always looking for new ways to engage with its existing consumers while also attracting the next generation of consumers to the brand. It also enables consumers to experience the brand in an elevated and curated manner.

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

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It’s been quite a year for Indian beauty retailer Sugar, which has just concluded a $50 million Series D fundraise led by the Asia Fund of L Catterton. L Catterton’s strategic partnership with LVMH will also supercharge Sugar’s expansion in the near future. Holistic expansion strategies. The immediate future.

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Why teddy-bear brand Steiff sees a big opportunity to grow in China

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By leveraging digital marketing strategies, Steiff aims to enhance brand visibility and accessibility to Chinese consumers, thereby fostering increased brand awareness. China represents a primary focus for Steiff, and establishing a strong presence in this market is crucial for our global expansion strategy,” he said.

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Introducing Asia’s answer to slow fashion: Supermint

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The brand will be engaging jewellery designer Carrie Yang to give workshops and explain her bespoke services from designing to stone selection and the final steps of handcrafting unique pieces. For us, fashion, art and music have a sense of continuity, and the expansion of art and design are all linked together in creativity.

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What John Lewis’ $195m deal with Google says about the future of retail

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“The work for the collaboration is more innovative, and although there might be some windfall from the partnership in short term impacts to the business, the AI play by its very nature must be a longer term partnership and engagement. This should have limited effect on the recovery,” he explained.