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Harvey Norman bets big on AI as smart home tech reshapes consumer demand

Inside Retail

While retailers have had their heads down trying to decipher which Generative AI technology will increase operational efficiency, it has become apparent that consumers, too, have an appetite for AI. Since the launch of Alexa in 2014 consumers have warmed up to the idea of interacting with smart appliances.

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How Axel Arigato designs its stores to be like art galleries and raves

Inside Retail

Starting with a single sneaker launch in 2014, the brand has expanded into other retail categories, including outerwear, streetwear and accessories to become a lifestyle brand for all ages — from children barely old enough to pronounce the name of the business to veteran fashion consumers. AJ: It’s been incredible.

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Bain Capital sells Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers parent

Inside Retail

The acquisition is expected to further boost Retail Zoo’s expansion. With Adamantem, we plan to invest in further expansion of our global footprint, leverage customer insights and analytics to drive our customer proposition and establish market-leading ESG frameworks for the business,” said Alani.

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Farm Rio CEO Fabio Barreto on how the brand’s bold approach is winning customers

Inside Retail

From eye-catching brand partnerships to strategic category expansion, Farm Rio is slowly but surely taking the world by storm, one tropically patterned print at a time. It all began with Adidas Farm Rio CEO Fabio Barreto told Inside Retail that the idea for international expansion began with a unique brand partnership. Jungle prints.

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Concept Eight buys Acai Brothers, ramps up Noodle Box US growth

Inside Retail

Two friends, Sam Carson and Ben Day, launched Acai Brothers in 2014 – Day has since left the business. Noodle Box pumps up US expansion The acquisition comes hot on the heels of the 100th restaurant opening for Noodle Box, a brand that has already dipped its toes into the US market. Lee also believes the brand can travel well.

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‘Retail is a combination of creativity and analytics’: H&M’s Linda Li 

Inside Retail

Since joining H&M in 2014, Li has worked her way through several different roles at the Swedish-born accessories and apparel brand, including merchandising, store development and e-commerce, to her job as head of customer activation and marketing for H&M Americas. Professionally, that is something that I just really enjoy as well.

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Behind Documents’ path to luxury fragrance leadership in China

Inside Retail

Armed with fresh knowledge of the beauty industry, he quit the role in 2014 and created his first business, a tiny design agency that created floral designs for corporate clients, specialising in events and gifts. Expanding abroad Having established a solid reputation in Mainland China, the brand has just begun to explore expansion abroad.