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How accessories brand Hello Updo is challenging traditional beauty standards

Inside Retail

After a particularly hot day in the Dominican Republic, Hurtado experienced the lightbulb moment to launch her brand Hello Updo, a hair accessories brand specialising in products designed for voluminous hair with varied curl patterns. IR : In what ways do you believe Hello Updo fills a white space in the haircare market?

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Lovisa’s 43 net new store openings pull net profit up

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The jewellery and accessories retailer’s profit grew 6.5 Lovisa’s net profit increased in the first half after the opening of 43 new stores worldwide. per cent to $56.9 million as revenue climbed 8.8 per cent to $405.9 million and comparable store sales rose 0.1 per cent.

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Rag & Bone opens Sydney flagship store

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Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. Rag & Bone will celebrate the grand opening of its flagship store in Double Bay, Sydney on November 29.

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Lululemon opens its largest Australian flagship store yet

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It also offers womenswear and accessories and has a dedicated footwear space. Lululemon has opened its largest Australian store yet at Emporium Melbourne. The 11,000sqft store is almost triple the size of its previous shop at Emporium and has a significantly larger menswear section.

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Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data

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billion, while clothing, footwear and accessories increased 1.7 Household goods rose 3.3 per cent to $5.92 billion while food increased 3 per cent to $14.53 Cafes, restaurants, and takeaways grew 2.3 per cent to $5.48 per cent to $3.02 billion, and department stores climbed 0.4 per cent to $1.91

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‘The best in two years’: September retail sales edge up 2.3 per cent

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Clothing, footwear, and accessories increased 0.8 The ‘other retailing’ category – which includes cosmetics, sports, and recreational goods – posted the highest growth of 5.2 per cent to $5.74 Food retail sales rose 3.1 per cent to $14.5 billion, while cafes, restaurants, and takeaway climbed 1.4 per cent to $5.46 per cent to $3.04

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Saint + Sofia opens first store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

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Designed to be an intimate boutique shopping experience, the store delivers a carefully curated selection of womenswear and accessories, including handbags and footwear. Special previews of new collections and store-unique products are available, and items are refreshed weekly, creating a highly exclusive offer.

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