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Nicole Kirichanskaya

Nicole is features and premium editor at Inside Retail US.

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How retailers can navigate Iran war’s supply chain disruption

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What does Ssense’s rescue deal mean for its future?

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How brands are leaning into romantic and anti-romance themes

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How retailers should respond to events like Ramadan and the Lunar New Year

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How McDonald’s and Aesop are leaning into whimsy for Valentine’s Day 2026

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Why Gucci should emulate Burberry to rediscover its touch

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How Anthropologie wins through the art of inspiration and trendspotting

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How brands and retailers should strategically respond to the GLP-1 consumer boom

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Graza co-founder Allen Dushi discusses balancing being a father and brand founder

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Gymshark’s Jennifer Lai discusses building range before chasing titles

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CEOs break silence on Minnesota events through Chamber of Commerce letter

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Why Sephora and Olive Young are building a K-beauty-powered retail alliance

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Somia Farid Silber’s plans for family business Edible Arrangements

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Gymshark and Skims’ founders discuss building 21st century defining brands

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Maison de Sabré co-founders discuss their journey from dentistry to designer goods

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What does the future of luxury retail in America look like post-Saks Global?

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Day three at NRF: How retailers like Target are bracing themselves for 2026

NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show about the opportunities AI brings to their businesses

Day two at NRF’s big show: Ralph Lauren and Sephora talk AI and taking risks

Day one of NRF's Retail Big Show

Day one at NRF’s big show: Mango, Coach and REI discuss customer consideration

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H&M’s Donna Gordon advises aspiring diversity professionals to use their voice