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First Nations artists, Pride and mental health: Volley talks collabs

Inside Retail

Australian shoe company Volley has recently completed its Walk in their Shoes collaboration with First Nations artists and the National Gallery of Australia as part of its commitment to partner with organisations on projects that reflect its values. The showcase enabled the artists involved to illustrate what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

Inside Retail

A bra design competition that was supposed to raise money to help those affected by breast cancer has instead resulted in lingerie brand Berlei being accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners. We’re in 2021.

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Luxury brand pop-up store hyperlocal retail strategies

Retail Focus

Brands that invest in understanding their regional nuances, fostering brand loyalty, and emotional engagement make customers feel valued. Furthermore, collaborating with local artisans, designers, or artists strengthens the brand’s authenticity and enhances its reputation for exclusiveness and craftsmanship.

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Bally Unveils A New London Flagship on Regent Street, Celebrating its 170-Year Heritage

Retail Focus

In addition to London, new store openings in 2021 include New York’s Meatpacking District (June) and Sydney’s George Street later this summer, immersed in vibrant neighborhoods with culture, entertainment, retail and dining offerings that capture diverse foot traffic and a next generation audience. Nicolas Girotto, Bally CEO.

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How the pandemic was a catalyst for ‘New Retail’ design

Retail Focus

Long before Covid, retailers were lacking a certain originality having become too transactional, but in the years leading up to 2020, imaginative changes were already being made to re-engage consumers. One of the ways we achieved this was by commissioning sustainable artist James Shaw to produce the surfaces.

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The return of Sephoria and what it means for the future of beauty festivals

Inside Retail

After cancelling the festival entirely in 2020 due to the pandemic, Sephora introduced a digital version in 2021. Brand founders such as Danessa Myricks, of Danessa Myrics beauty, and makeup artist Patrick Ta participated in live panels, where they discussed and demonstrated both core products and new releases.

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Embroidery, upcycling and scent making: Uniqlo amps up entertainment

Inside Retail

Here, Yuki Yamada, CEO of Uniqlo Singapore and Malaysia, shares how the brand is connecting its on- and offline retail experiences, how its Uniqlo Town concept has evolved and how the challenges of 2021 have set up the retailer for the future. Inside Retail: What has 2021 looked like for Uniqlo Singapore?

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