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With new store, Nere seeks to elevate travel for the mass market

Inside Retail

Australian luggage brand Nere is anticipating strong sales this holiday season, thanks to the ongoing travel boom, growing appeal of practical gifts like suitcases, and high-profile location of its first stand-alone store, which opened in November. Global expansion ahead Since Nere first launched in 2022, it has sold about 1.6

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How KOLs, Gen Z are driving growth at Chinese jewellery giant Chow Tai Fook

Inside Retail

But the steady expansion of the group’s retail network, combined with the recovery in consumer spending after pandemic-control measures shifted in Q4, helped mitigate the majority of the impact during the financial year. Its future growth plan will focus on quality expansion and enhancing the productivity of its existing retail networks.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

GameStop was at the heart of a meme-stock trading phenomenon in 2021, when retail investors banded together on social media forums to punish hedge funds that had bet against the stocks. Australian gift-delivery retailer LVLY names new CEO. Pirata Group names new CEO in preparation for expansion.

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

Inside Retail

Steiff recognises the enormous potential of the Chinese market, especially in high-quality toys and gift items. Our products also available through JD.com, Tmall and social media channels also play a role,” he noted.

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From KL to the UK: Pop Mart’s Justin Moon talks global growth

Inside Retail

Following a successful push into Singapore two years ago, Chinese collectible toy brand Pop Mart’s international expansion is continuing at pace, driven by experiential retail stores and high-profile collaborations with global artists and brands.

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How British brand Papier is driving growth in the global stationery market

Inside Retail

Just as #booktok has helped revive the indie bookstore sector, several social media trends and hashtags have helped revive the popularity of personal journals and other aesthetically pleasing stationery items amongst millennial and Gen Z consumers. In 2017, Papier raised approximately US$4 million in a Series A funding round.

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Analysis: How five luxury brands won digital fashion week

Inside Retail

With one digital fashion week already under their belts, many luxury labels approached February’s fashion week with a renewed understanding of how to make their collections pop on social media. One advantage of a digital fashion show is that you can watch it from anywhere—and you’re always in the front row.

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