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How Shein’s social media tactics have won over ‘eco-conscious’ Gen Z

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The company expanded into general womenswear and rebranded to Shein in 2015, a name it expected customers would more easily remember. Whoever can successfully build a faster and more flexible supply chain at even more affordable prices and harness the power of next generation social media can very well be the next Shein.”.

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Message in a bottle: How social media has disrupted the fragrance sector

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This can be attributed in large part to the introduction of image-focused social media platforms like Instagram in 2010 and TikTok in 2016, which have made it easier for memes and fads to go viral and – just as rapidly – fade into obscurity. But try to assign a singular term to the culture of today and you quickly come up short.

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How retail left the Baby Boomer generation and its “silver economy” on the table

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Whether marketers are subconsciously ageist or they’ve gotten distracted riding the Millennial branding and Gen Z social media wave all the way to the bank is still up for debate. Retailers have failed to understand and represent a large consumer demographic that could be lucrative to their business.

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Is Jim’s Beauty set to flop like Harley-Davidson perfume – or could it be branding genius?

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It isn’t a joke, although it has been greeted on social media as one, and was once the plot of a TV comedy sketch. This has allowed them to undercut other brands and get more margin – a strategy that is paying off as consumers become more stretched, allowing Coles to increase home brand sales 9.4 per cent and Woolworths 7.8

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From moto to marathons: What’s next for performance apparel brand Sa1nt

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Here, Clarke reflects on how the SA1NT business has evolved since 2015, and the opportunities that are present in the recovery space. IR: Can you share your business journey from Sa1nt Moto in 2015, including the evolution that occurred from motorcycle wear? Can you discuss the brand’s approach to consumer education?

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How pop-ups helped inform Kat the Label’s new flagship store in Melbourne

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Founder and designer Kate Nixon said that the business started in Byron Bay in 2015, with her hand-making lace bralettes and posting products online. After flourishing on social media, with influencers sharing the product, the brand focused on developing its online and wholesale channels.

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Why demand for Akubra hats is at an all time high

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Heritage brands, which are often associated with product quality and longevity and local manufacturing, may be gaining traction with younger consumers who care about the ethical and environmental impact of the products they buy. Like many fashion brands, Akubra was hit hard by the change in consumer behaviour during Covid-19.