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“We’re on a journey”: Thankyou unveils plastic-free collection
After exiting the bottled water market last year, Thankyou is revisiting its sustainability initiatives to offer better ...
Inside Zalora’s next chapter
In this chat with Zalora CEO Gunjan Soni, we discuss the intricacies of the region, why Asian brands are struggling to g...
Exclusive: Swarovski ends retail partnerships in global transformation
The crystal brand is ending its relationship with select multi-brand retailers all around the world as part of its shift...
Philippine lifestyle retailer Frankie & Friends lands in Australia
Philippine retailer Frankie & Friends is bringing local handmade gifts and homewares to Sydney with the opening of its f...
Analysis: How JD Sports has mastered its global ascent
The self-proclaimed “king of trainers" has been on an acquisition spree in recent months, focusing on the US.
Beyond JobKeeper: ARA looks to steer travel retail to recovery
ARA chief executive Paul Zahra says the travel retail industry is at breaking point and could shed thousands more jobs i...
‘The right thing to do’: How Lush is making its products more inclusive
Even progressive retailers like Lush have realised they need to do more to truly be anti-racist.
Stepping out: How to have influence beyond your job title
To influence others in the workplace it's important to make them feel safe.
Retail appointments of the week
Kathmandu appoints new product GM; One Teaspoon founder departs company; Mecca welcomes new CMO
Why PepsiCo is rethinking the traditional workplace
Consumer goods giant PepsiCo ANZ recently introduced a new flexitime policy that removes official start and finish times...
Why Ikea is making a big property push in India
With two stores under its belt, the Swedish furniture giant is now gearing up to open its first Ikea-anchored mall in In...
Why Indigenous groups are calling for Woolworths’ RAP to be revoked
The retailer is a leader in Indigenous employment, but has been criticised for not respecting community voices.
Accelerate and innovate: How Woolies, Decathlon were pushed by the pandemic to invest in tech
From scan-and-go to e-stores and warehouse robots, here are some of the cool initiatives that major retailers have launc...
Lyre’s CEO: Why non-alcoholic drinks are the next big thing
We chat with Lyre's founder and CEO Mark Livings about society’s changing views on alcohol and the international growth ...
How Deadly Denim created a collection for NYFW in just two weeks
Rebecca Barlow saw the invitation to show at NYFW as the opportunity of a lifetime. But it meant creating an eight-piece...
