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What Cosmetique’s IPO says about the booming beauty services industry

Inside Retail

The beauty service chain is looking to cash in on a long-held economic theory in retail, dubbed the ‘lipstick effect’, that in times of economic hardship, consumer spending on beauty and feel-good services remains strong. Cosmetic surgical services were part of Cosmetique’s customer offering until it discontinued them in December 2019.

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Why Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing e-bikes and retail partners

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It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Localised design Lekker adapted the build of its product offering to suit the Australian market and consumer preferences which contrast with the European markets. “We million this year.

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

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Stocking a range of vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly beauty, personal care, lifestyle, baby and kids, pet, food and health products, the online retailer quickly connected with consumers who shop with sustainability foremost in mind. . In 2019, the online retailer launched a bricks-and-mortar store at its warehouse in Sydney.

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Officeworks MD: “Product trends are constantly evolving”

Inside Retail

In 2019, Officeworks acquired Geeks2U, a national provider of on-site information, communication and technology services, diversifying the company’s tech solution offering and enhancing its customer service offering through a tech support team. Another way Officeworks’ connects with consumers beyond the transacion is through its website.

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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

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How Showfields veered off course Showfields was co-founded in 2017 by Katie Hunt, Tal Zvi Nathanel , and Amir Zwickel. It acted as a platform for consumers to interact with and learn about a rotating variety of omnichannel and digitally native brands, by way of QR codes.

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Prepping for growth: Rowing Blazers’ new CEO is just the beginning

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How Rowing Blazers pulled off a successful gamble Rowing Blazers was founded by designer, archaeologist, and former US national team rower Jack Carlson in 2017. The collection was well-received by fashion editors and consumers alike, with several items selling out almost immediately post-launch.

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How cult US beauty brand Il Makiage is disrupting the beauty industry

Inside Retail

Il Makiage is backed by L Catterton, which invested US$29 million in the business in 2017. Inside Retail: Your website relaunch in 2019 sounds like it was a big turning point for the business. with over 90 per cent accuracy, without ever seeing the consumer’s face. What did the relaunch entail?

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