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Retail appointments of the week
R.M. Williams hires new CMO; The Iconic hires new GM of sport; Moncler announces first chief brand officer
Ikea and Sephora: Why businesses need to go beyond the bottom line
In modern-day retail, businesses need to show that they care about something other than making a profit to succeed in th...
Here’s how technology is reshaping Australia’s fashion industry
The rise in new technology trends has left many Australian fashion retail brands floundering, but some, like Daniel Avak...
Why Amazon, Rent the Runway, Etsy are betting on resale
In a world drowning in new brands, buying vintage or resale is the best option to find something truly special.
Retail appointments for the week
Retail investment platform Alquemie Group grows team; Michael Hill chair Emma Hill to step down; PVH Corporation announc...
Alibaba: How brands can attract China’s digital-savvy consumers
Now that there are 900 million internet users within China and e-commerce is expected to continue growing in the region,...
Lush: Why beauty needs to go beyond sustainability
Ethical beauty retailer Lush said it is moving beyond sustainability and taking steps toward regeneration.
An insider’s look into Lego’s digital strategy
After a rollercoaster year, Danish toy giant Lego’s online sales are now on par with its in-store sales,
Retail appointments for the week
Former WooliesX GM takes on HealthyLife MD role; Catch CMO to join online marketplace MyDeal; Michael Kors appoints new ...
How Pandora’s digital formula boosted sales during the pandemic
Pandora exec talks about the expansion of the jewellery giant's Virtual Try-On and other digital firsts.
How major brands like Kmart and H&M plan to boost garment worker wages
A coalition of the world’s big fashion and footwear brands will soon boost the wages of production workers in developing...
Retail appointments for the week
Kathmandu taps RipCurl boss to take the helm; Former Topman managing director joins BooHoo; National Retail Association ...
Bangladeshi manufacturer calls out brands for cancelling orders
Brands should be held to account for the way they treat suppliers, the head of one of Bangladesh’s biggest manufacturing...
Sustainability tips from H&M Group CEO Helena Helmersson
From making it part of the company culture to being transparent, here’s how brands can get behind sustainability.
How H&M, Nike and Kering are taking action on climate change
Global fashion leaders shared their plans to reduce carbon emissions and increase collaboration to protect the planet.
Retail appointments of the week
Vans co-founder dies; The Daily Edited co-founder Alyce Tran exits business; Estée Lauder appoints former Biden staffer ...
Q&A: Why I swapped aeronautics for activewear
We chat with a former Air NZ aeronautical designer about how he entered the retail industry, what he loves about the job...
Why sales of fine jewellery during Covid defied expectations
People bought timeless gifts like fine jewellery during Covid to express their appreciation for loved ones.
Analysis: Is Ikea ready to become a lifestyle brand?
Could furniture giant Ikea's limited clothing line just a publicity stunt or the beginnings of expanding into a lifestyl...
Why culture is key for Zalora’s “personalisation squad”
Lifestyle e-commerce platform Zalora’s “personalisation squad” has people from different cultures in its team to reach i...
