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How Sephora reflects broader challenges facing Western beauty brands in China

Inside Retail

Since entering the market in 2005, Sephora has opened more than 300 stores in China and online channels, including an official Sephora website, mobile app, WeChat Mini Program and TikTok Shop, as well as a presence on TMall, JD, Meituan and JD to Home.

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How skydiving and ice baths help this CEO stay energised

Inside Retail

When I launched Appliances Online in 2005, online shopping wasn’t commonplace, let alone shopping for a big and bulky item. He has witnessed and helped shape the evolution of the industry around the rise of fast shipping, exceptional customer service, and the growing focus on sustainability.

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Rajesh Grover on transforming Kanmo Group into an omnichannel machine

Inside Retail

Founded in 2005, the group has successfully built a conglomerate that speaks to the heart of Indonesian consumers. This helps drive customer engagement, increase conversion rates and foster customer loyalty and trust. Moreover, such technology helps to build robust cybersecurity measures and design inclusive experiences, he added.

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How Nookie designer Nikita Sernack got her start in fashion

Inside Retail

IR: Did you have much experience/support around you when you launched Nookie in 2005? Online and the use of social media has really enabled the Nookie brand to reach far and wide with a very committed and engaged following of #nookiegirls around the globe. Family support was crucial to getting started.

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Sustainability in Exhibiting 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

This trend also offers a dual benefit—while reducing paper waste, you also engage your audience with interactive, dynamic content. Some brands are engaging with carbon-neutral partners to construct their exhibits. Consider using QR codes for brochures, case studies, or product demos.

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EuroShop 2023 Preview

Retail Focus

2005 EuroShop debuts Designer Village. Additionally, the stand should actively engage visitors through interactive elements and experiences, making it a memorable and engaging experience. EUROSHOP, PAST AND PRESENT: 1966 EuroShop launches in DĂĽsseldorf, in association with EHI Retail Institute, with 331 exhibitors taking part.

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How Walmart’s partnership with Unspun is reshaping apparel retailing

Inside Retail

. “Retail will be part of entertainment, or experience, where people look for reasons to come and engage,” he explained. “It’s very hard to sustain engagement with consumers without focusing on the core of the actual pain point that consumers want to solve with these technologies,” he said.

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