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How Parachute’s consistent marketing and quality designs won over millennials

Inside Retail

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Research shows that millennials make up an increasingly large part of the consumer base for home goods and furnishings, which includes products ranging from bedspreads to furniture.

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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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Bain Capital sells Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers parent

Inside Retail

Upon completion of the deal, Retail Zoo’s new investment partner will own a majority of the business and partner with the existing management team led by Nishad Alani, CEO of Retail Zoo. “We Bain Captial bought a major stake in Retail Zoo in 2014 for about $185 million from The Riverside Company.

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Breaking: Founder, CEO Julie Mathers to leave online retailer Flora & Fauna

Inside Retail

Flora & Fauna (F&F) founder and CEO Julie Mathers has resigned from the eco-friendly online retail business she started in 2014 and sold to beauty and wellness business BWX less than a year ago. Mathers started Flora & Fauna in 2014 to help people make better choices for the planet. A model for purpose-driven leadership.

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Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next

Inside Retail

Overseas secret Ksubi sauce After a colourful few years operating in Australia, where its internal workings became quite public, Ksubi focused on growing the streetwear brand overseas and gained a cult following of celebrities, tastemakers and loyal consumers.

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

Inside Retail

Lee is confident in the company’s capacity to manage Acai Brothers’ future. Two friends, Sam Carson and Ben Day, launched Acai Brothers in 2014 – Day has since left the business. After the Concept Eight acquisition, Carson will become the brand’s general manager. They did a fabulous job getting it off the ground,” Lee said.

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How the founders of Sloomoo Institute are building an empire from slime

Inside Retail

Between her background in event-planning and hospitality, and Robinovitz’s background in the world of journalism, public relations, and influencer management as the co-founder and former CEO of digital influencer management company Digital Brand Architects, their professional backgrounds create a highly effective Venn diagram of skill sets.

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