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As budgets tighten, Aussie gift-givers are seeking more personalisation

Inside Retail

Times might be tough for the average Australian – with research showing nine out of 10 consumers will seek better deals this Christmas – but they’re still planning to give gifts. They’re interested in the wrapping of the gift item, and they’re interested in how they can personalise the delivery mechanism,” says Marsh.

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HARIBO launches Box of Happy treats to expand gifting range.

Retail Times

Sweet maker HARIBO has bolstered its gifting range with the launch of Box of Happy – it’s the perfect little gift and tasty treat designed to share moments of happiness with loved ones, no matter the occasion.

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Angry Birds retail cafe launches in the US 

Inside Retail

Angry Birds as a global brand was a perfect fit for this location with its appeal to a wide age range, gender-neutral audience and touch points in all entertainment forms.” In 2012, Rovio Entertainment opened an Angry Birds brand store in Shanghai, the first one outside its home base in Finland.

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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologise for ad campaign

Inside Retail

“I want to personally apologise for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids,” said creative director Demna Gvasalia, known as Demna, in a message posted on Instagram. The storm over the campaign led reality television star Kim Kardashian to review her ties with the label.

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Sportscraft parent donates $500k of clothing to flood victims

Inside Retail

“You can’t help but be affected by the turmoil these local communities are experiencing from this natural disaster, so our business is compelled to provide some form of relief with what we do best,” she said.

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

Inside Retail

An overview According to Frank Rheinboldt, managing director of Margarete Steiff GmbH, the decision to form a strategic partnership with the Melchers Group to enter the Chinese market was motivated by several factors. Steiff recognises the enormous potential of the Chinese market, especially in high-quality toys and gift items.

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How Taroob is leveraging tradition to create a modern luxury Indian brand

Inside Retail

Kalamkari was on the verge of disappearing due to the complexity of the patterns and the lack of skilled craftsmen, but Taroob is helping to revive this art form, and its skilled artisans are keeping the legacy of Kalamkari alive and well. A major part of Taroob’s success is its use of Kalamkari and Kashmiri embroidery techniques.

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