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From product to practices: how fashion “sustainability” is finding its natural place in brand management practices.

Retail Focus

They changed their perspective by doing business by including clients in their practices. From a brand perspective, sustainability was a challenge: being able to deliver a profitable business while considering environmental, economic, and social resources for present and future generations. Product and/or construction materials).

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What Bunnings FY23 results mean for the home improvement sector

Inside Retail

However, a softer second half to the financial year – as well as moves into new categories – indicate potential challenges for retailers in the home improvement and hardware space in the year ahead. From Bunnings’ perspective, entering pet care makes perfect sense. They’ve developed credibility in this space” Walker said.

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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

Coles’ senior design and innovation manager Pete Rose described the project as turning a “tired shop” into an “incredible” one for the Chadstone shopper. From a timing perspective, the project commenced on May 31 last year and went live in December, with additional components landing in February for the official store opening on March 6. “I

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How Sam Walton’s sundown rule makes me a better leader: Andy Chen, Comvita

Inside Retail

Before joining New Zealand healthcare brand Comvita , Andy Chen worked in HR and project management at Walmart for 10 years. I spent 10 years at Walmart in HR management and project management. AC: Normally, general managers and CEOs come from operations or sales roles. Inside Retail : Tell me about your career journey.

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A mesh of materials, spaces, and experiences with RappUnger

Design Wanted

They aim to balance the interplay of space, light, and elements in their work, creating objects and installations that spark our imagination. “ ‘Stone Web-Expanding Space’, a room redesigned with multifunctional and lightweight modules made of basalt fibre – Images courtesy of RappUnger.

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Inside Lorna Jane’s digital transformation

Inside Retail

The on-premise solution also required Lorna Jane to keep a dedicated IT support team on hand to manage the site. . “As We’re trying to approach [omnichannel] from a unified perspective, so the same customer is the same customer anywhere they shop, not just ‘they can shop anywhere’,” Clarke said.

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Liverpool ONE welcomes Timothy Oulton first standalone gallery in NORTHERN ENGLAND

Retail Focus

The 3,200 sq ft gallery, located on Peter’s Lane, has opened its first standalone space in the north of England. The new Timothy Oulton gallery features their trademark blend of British heritage-inspired design reconceived from a modern perspective.