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Wes Blundy eyes plus-size bra market in the US
Fresh off an acquisition, the founder of Curvy sees a big opportunity to expand in the US.
Here’s why Boohoo and Asos are acquiring collapsed retail brands
Last week’s news that Boohoo acquired failed department store retailer Debenhams for £55 million was quickly followed by...
From illustrator to entrepreneur: The rise of affordable art
Dominique Gauci is set to triple her business this year, off the back of soaring demand for her digital portraits.
Q&A: How Marc Jacobs fuelled an interest in e-commerce for Order of Style founder
Order of Style founder Lana Coppel shares some of the formative moments in her career.
Ete Swimwear: “How I went from launch to NYFW in year one”
Ete Swimwear founder Jessica Williamson shares the struggles of establishing a self-funded business at 22 while working ...
VIDEO: How to create the next It bag
A chat with co-founder Coral Chung about how the six-year-old brand is disrupting the luxury sector, why she searched fo...
VIDEO: How Lovehoney is serving customers with disabilities
A chat with head of operations Rob Godwin and sexologist Chantelle Otten about why it's time retailers focused on this u...
VIDEO: Before I launched Ethique, I was a pet detective
Kiwi entrepreneur Brianne West shares the lessons she learnt along the way to launching her zero waste beauty brand, lov...
VIDEO: GRRL founder talks strength over size
GRRRL founder Kortney Olson shares the thinking behind her unique sizing system and how she's built a sisterhood through...
VIDEO: Here’s what it’s like to work in the adult industry
Lovehoney director and head of operations Robert Godwin reveals what he enjoys most about his job and why it’s time the ...
Can at-home beauty services survive beyond the pandemic?
Home hair colour brands confident that DIY beauty services are here to stay.
Supermarkets, watch out. The gig economy is coming for your online shoppers
Southeast Asian ride-hailing company Grab is taking on grocery retailers with the launch of a delivery-only supermarket....
Q&A: How Vinomofo has built a community in Singapore
Even during the pandemic, this Aussie wine retailer has continued to grow its tightknit customer base of ‘mofos’ in Sing...
Opinion: Is the future of retail in AI? (co-written with AI)
It's time retailers got on board with artificial intelligence, or they'll risk being left behind.
Smashing stereotypes: Lovehoney announces partnership with disability start-up Handi
The two businesses plan to open up society's conversations around disability and sexuality with their new collaboration.
From the source: Mike Halligan, Scratch Pet Food
Mike Halligan, co-founder of subscription online retailer Scratch Pet Food, shares why you can’t always trust what you r...
Analysis: Here’s what Singles Day says about the future of retail
It's the Godzilla of sales - and here's what the rest of the global retail industry can learn from it.
VIDEO: Catch founder Gabby Leibovich shares his story
How the entrepreneur grew Catch into one of the country's biggest e-commerce companies.
Chowbus CEO details Australian expansion plans
A Chicago-based food delivery service with a difference is set to make its mark on Australia’s major cities.
“Pretty wild”: Kate Morris reflects on Adore Beauty’s IPO
Why going out on investor roadshows was an “eye-opening” experience for the beauty business founder.
