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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 inherent unpredictability of these items replicates the thrill of receiving an unanticipated gift.

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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.

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Elevating the Festive Season: The Significance of Luxury Pop-Up Stores During Christmas

Retail Focus

Limited-edition releases and special bundles generate excitement, attracting discerning customers on the lookout for distinctive and opulent gifts. Promotion of Gift Ideas: Luxury pop-up stores showcase curated gift ideas, simplifying the shopping process for customers seeking sophisticated presents.

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Redefining the record store: Could it be third time lucky for HMV?

Inside Retail

Its current ‘Shelfies’ giveaway invites customers to take a picture of something they love in-store and upload on social media with the hashtag #hmv100shelfies for a chance to win a $100 HMV gift card. HMV is also pushing store-based promotions and giveaways to drive customers back through the doors. Redefining the record store.

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Sephora to open in Westfield Stratford

Retail Focus

The brand is committed to adapting to the needs and cultures of the UK customer, with bespoke to the UK product assortment, UK specific store design and layout and involvement of the local communities, as well as unique social media and communications campaigns.

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Behind Documents’ path to luxury fragrance leadership in China

Inside Retail

Armed with fresh knowledge of the beauty industry, he quit the role in 2014 and created his first business, a tiny design agency that created floral designs for corporate clients, specialising in events and gifts. Before long, the agency evolved into a broader boutique design house, expanding into packaging and even branding.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

During Christmas, when the ingenuity and artistic flair invested in window displays reach an unprecedented zenith, this role shines even more brightly than it does in any other season. Retailers rely on the talents of designers and artists to create displays that are not ordinary.

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