
Joyce Abaño
Joyce Abaño is a journalist for the Premium team at Inside Retail. Whether it’s crafting business stories, reporting international and local news, or writing about fashion and entertainment, Joyce captures stories that leave a lasting impression on readers. Working for more than 15 years as a journalist shows her passion for the media industry. Before joining Octomedia, Joyce was with The Peninsula English Newspaper in Qatar, The Philippine Daily Inquirer and ABS-CBN Europe. After getting her journalism degree in the Philippines, she took a course at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Langue et Civilisation Française. Joyce is happiest when she gets people excited about life and the things she gets excited about!
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Retail appointments of the week
Briscoe Group gets new director; Canada Goose appoints head of new Asia Pacific division; Macy's names new chief merchan...
Jan 15, 2021

How Queen of Raw is fighting landfill one bolt of fabric at a time
The online textile marketplace co-founder on how to keep unused fabrics out of landfills and turn pollution into profit....
Jan 15, 2021

Startup roundup: The evolution of online florists
Here's how online florists have evolved over the years and improved on their online services.
Jan 14, 2021


Billini: A success story in the midst of a pandemic
Here’s how the Australian footwear brand emerged from 2020 stronger than ever.
Jan 8, 2021

Startup roundup: The fashion brands forging virtual connections with shoppers
Fashion-tech startups develop platforms that allow brands and consumers to connect in the current virtual climate.
Jan 6, 2021

Retail appointments of the week
Julian Dunkerton now permanent CEO at Superdry; new CEO at Foreo; Yoox Net-a-Porter names global operations director
Dec 18, 2020

Superdry co-founder Dunkerton named permanent CEO amid board reshuffle
Julian Dunkerton now named permanent CEO of Superdry.
Dec 18, 2020

The Body Shop APAC MD: Why sustainable store design is the future
The Body Shop, Ikea on embracing the concept of sustainable store design.
Dec 18, 2020

Startup roundup: Sustainable clothing designed by women, for women
Here are three eco-friendly startups that have recently introduced new designs to the sustainable fashion scene.
Dec 17, 2020

Retail appointments of the week
A round-up of who's moving in,out and around of the global retail industry this week.
Dec 11, 2020

Startup roundup: Sustainable and stylish gifts and homewares
From fish leather to upcycled leather these three businesses are on a mission to encourage customers to lead sustainable...
Dec 9, 2020

Retail appointments of the week
A new CEO at Stockland; LVMH chief digital officer exits role; new CEO at Banana Republic.
Dec 5, 2020

How the fashion industry supported their workers during Covid
Which fashion retailers stepped up to support their teams during the pandemic and which didn't?
Dec 4, 2020

Startup roundup: Hot trends for the male shopper
Innovative startups are bringing quality and customisation to the booming menswear market.
Dec 3, 2020

This week in appointments
A leadership shakeup at Victoria's Secret and a new CEO at J. Crew. Here's our roundup of retail leaders moving in and o...
Nov 27, 2020

A look inside Meidi-Ya’s largest flagship store in Singapore
The upmarket grocery store features delicacies flown in straight from Japan and a food hall with seating for 88 people.
Nov 27, 2020

Startup roundup: How we’re reinventing accessibility
From adult toys to braille e-books, these innovative businesses have created new products aimed at people with disabilit...
Nov 26, 2020

This week in retail appointments
Westfield mall owner Unibail-Rodamco names new CEO; Tommy Hilfiger welcomes new president and chief brand officer; and m...
Nov 20, 2020

Why the resale market is thriving
The second-hand fashion market had been a bright spot in the broader Covid retail slump.
Nov 20, 2020