Inside Retail

JUNE 11, 2023

US beauty giant Sephora has brought its ‘Store of the Future’ concept to Shanghai’s East Nanjing Road, the brand’s second globally after launching in Singapore last year. Sephora will also have a purpose-built Beauty Live Studio to gather Sephora’s beauty community for exclusive events or masterclasses.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2022

Global beauty and skincare retailer Sephora has announced it will relaunch one of its largest beauty events, Sephoria, Virtual House of Beauty. People who attend will be able to play games, learn about new beauty products, join masterclasses and connect with brand founders and Sephora experts.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Apparel, beauty, health and wellness were the biggest beneficiaries at that time. Beyond just ‘buy now’ buttons, these include customisable Facebook and Instagram shops, peer-to-peer marketplaces, curated shopping lists such as on Pinterest, livestreamed events, and shoppable AR filters such as shoppable lenses on Snapchat. .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s been quite a year for Indian beauty retailer Sugar, which has just concluded a $50 million Series D fundraise led by the Asia Fund of L Catterton. While multinational brands had always dominated the Indian market, their beauty products were not really suited to the skin complexion of the typical Indian consumer.

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All Work

MARCH 30, 2025

Workplaces can adopt similar strategies, emphasizing connection, collaboration, and creativity to boost employee engagement. These spaces have reinvented themselves with a mix of hybrid options and innovative experiences, offering something so compelling that people willingly leave the comfort of their homes to engage.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

The new Sephora store in Shanghai’s East Nanjing Road not only features the beauty retailer’s new ‘Store of the Future’ concept, but also introduces over 220 new products to the market from over 36 global brands, including Tatcha, Pat McGrath Labs, Hourglass, Anastasia, Dr Dennis Gross and Courreges.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Singapore, known for its vibrant fashion and beauty scene, has a new star in its constellation of luxury retail destinations. Raffles City, the premier fashion, beauty, and lifestyle mall, is making waves as the ultimate beauty destination in the Lion City. It made its debut in Singapore with its first store at Raffles City.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Global prestige beauty retailer Sephora is celebrating a decade of operation in Thailand with the launch of an official flagship store on LazMall, a platform run by Southeast Asia’s e-commerce pioneer, Lazada. We are really excited to be celebrating our 10th year in this amazing beauty market.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2024

The app, which combines social media and e-commerce, has long been a significant source of inspiration for brands looking to reach and engage with customers in China. Users on Xiaohongshu strive to create valuable, tasteful, and distinctive content that resonates with and engages readers.” What is Xiaohongshu?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Founded in 2023 by New Zealand-born, now Sydney-based, Sophia Mantell, Daily Skincare has a vision to cut through the cluttered beauty landscape and premium price tags with high-performance skincare at affordable prices. Inside Retail spoke with Mantell about the launch and what differentiates the brand in a crowded beauty landscape.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Set to launch in July 2023 – after the opening of the new luxury precinct at terminal one (T1) – Heinemann is pioneering the department store concept inside domestic terminal two (T2) and three (T3), with the retail mix curated to reflect each terminal’s passenger base.

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All Work

JUNE 26, 2024

Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Amongst many creative methods that companies use to inspire a return to the physical office, well-curated art is especially effective at deepening workers’ sense of community.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Viviology launched into a crowded market, where beauty journalists are the authority voice holding the keys to coveted reviews. We also invited prominent wellness and beauty ‘skinfluencers’, who embody the fun and educational elements of the Viviology brand, to a product discovery morning with James at the Ace Hotel in Sydney.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Many brands have been particularly attentive to strengthening their community relations during and after the global health crisis (COVID-19). Examples of brand communities include Apple enthusiasts forming online forums, Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners participating in rallies, or Nike fans engaging on social media.

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RetailMinded

JULY 7, 2022

Founded by globally recognized retail thought leader, Author and Founder of RetailMinded.com and the Independent Retailer Conference Nicole Leinbach, STIMULATE was created to connect industry vendors, suppliers and resources to retailers and online sellers in a dynamic, engaging and educational experience.

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Retailing Insight

JULY 19, 2024

Fortunately, things have evolved over the past half century, and now many more people across the globe are opening to the health and spiritual benefits of meditation. Pace is slow but with a sense of joy and beauty. Music doesn’t have hooks and repeated refrains that engage the mind. Tones are nurturing, clear, warm, and gentle.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

While virtual modes of engagement are on the rise, core cultural values remain an important factor in international business, and “not understanding this can lead to missed opportunities, delays and lost engagements,” Howard said. Bondi Wash founder Belinda Everingham met Shang whilst visiting her team in Shanghai.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 18, 2024

Reed, a world-renowned leader in cosmetic and functional gynecology, is dedicated to destigmatizing sexual health and wellness for women everywhere and will also be a keynote speaker at STIMULATE’s premier trade show and conference in Nashville, TN on August 5-6.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

We measure NPS, better known as net promoter score, which talks to the stickiness of loyalty and engagement,” she added. Vicinity Centres aims to curate a range of premium brands across men’s and women’s fashion, accessories, homewares and more, providing shoppers with access to the latest trends and timeless classics.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2022

The space is used several times each week for free, by sports clubs, allied health service providers like physios and podiatrists, and other sports-related entities, to conduct information sessions, training, launches, and awards nights. Curated apparel and accessories are displayed on minimalist steel racks that are easy to move.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s why health experts tell people to shop the perimeter of grocery stores and avoid the aisles because all the yummy stuff that’s bad for you is in the aisles while the fresh, healthy stuff is kept to the sides. You can capitalize on four trends to appeal to the modern consumer and maintain your store’s relevance in this rocky retail world.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The first time I saw the area, I was blown away by how beautiful it was. Fully licensed, SHI offers a curated wine list, Asian-inspired cocktails, and an exclusive upstairs bar and lounge area. Every element is thoughtfully curated to transport guests to the heart of China. I knew that I had to live here.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The founder of sexual wellness website Becuming, Caroline Moreau-Hammond, is serious about building engagement around sexual exploration, rather than just selling toys. As I engaged in further research, I learned how innovation and progress was largely defined by the development of products.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A mere three months into the role as CEO at Adore Beauty, Sacha Laing has confirmed why he is the man for the beauty company’s strategic refresh with a three-year plan to transform the e-commerce business into a considerable force in bricks-and-mortar retail.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

Enjoy visuals from a curated collection of six last-quarter store openings, each embodying its brands ethos in bricks-and-mortar. Its bold red aesthetic reflects the warmth and rugged beauty of the territorys landscapes. The space mimics a gallery, showcasing natural sculptures alongside thoughtfully curated clothing and apparel.

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