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Why Redbubble is under pressure to reassure artists, investors ahead of AGM

Inside Retail

With the artists that power the platform under financial pressure from a new fee structure, and some investors questioning Hosking’s ability to navigate the business’ challenges, all eyes are on its upcoming annual general meeting. Redbubble also introduced a system that divides artists into three distinct tiers: Standard, Premium and Pro.

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The Labubu effect: How Pop Mart is leading the blind box economy

Inside Retail

This is the story of Pop Mart, the company behind the Labubu craze, and how a single social media post from a K-pop superstar catapulted the brand into the stratosphere of the blind box economy. The brand ensures the process remains artist-driven while offering insights to help the creations connect with fans globally.

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How GYG, Pappa Flock are shaping the future of fast-casual dining in Australia

Inside Retail

The relatively new entrant in the fast-casual dining space has found success in attracting a loyal customer base, with stores designed to feel unique rather than replicated. Our expansion in NSW reflects the love our customers have for our handcrafted menu made with high-quality locally sourced ingredients.

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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologise for ad campaign

Inside Retail

French fashion house Balenciaga’s creative director and chief executive officer both apologised Friday for an advertising campaign that sparked criticism on social media over accusations that it featured inappropriate imagery involving children. Reporting by Mimosa Spencer, Editing by Rosalba O’Brien, of Reuters.

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Black Lives Matter: the designers using social media to protest

Design Week

“We deserve more than black squares today,” Vanessa Newman wrote in the caption for an Instagram post announcing the launch of Design to Divest. The controversy over the hashtag shows the use of social media to designers, as a way to spread and show support as well as distribute educational information.

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Why third spaces are the retail trend to tap into in 2025

Inside Retail

Whether through design, curated menus, or experiences, these spaces help communicate a brands narrative while also addressing digital fatigue and noise from the cluttered platform online. It is now a place that offers moments of respite and discovery that online shopping cannot replicate.

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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

Retail Focus

Brands could think about seven main points that help in crafting pop-up stores’ brand narratives : Aligning the brand with a store design: Ensuring that the popup store design aligns with the brand’s aesthetics and personality. The brand often collaborates with artists and designers.