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IRDC 2021: The Retail Rumba: Solutions for Specialty Retailers

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Breakout Session: The Retail Rumba: Solutions for Specialty Retailers. Ready to take two steps forward—and maybe a step or two to the side—as a specialty retailer working closely with your customers? Register today for IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept.

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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. With the need for inventory to sell to retailers, it can be tough accessing that capital.

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Zero Co is making single-use sustainable again

Inside Retail

Designing ForeverFill for a forever planet Starting in 2022, Zero Co undertook a research project to examine every possible material that could solve its packaging issue. Currently, 99 per cent of its revenue is direct-to-consumer, through its website, but the new packaging was 100 per cent built for retail and direct-to-consumer sales.

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PetSmart, DoorDash Partner for Same-Day Delivery

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Last-mile logistics company DoorDash (San Francisco) and specialty retailer PetSmart (Phoenix) have announced a partnetship to facilitate on-demand delivery of pet supplies and accessories across almost 1500 PetSmart locations in the U.S., according to a press release.

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Forget omnichannel, it’s all about unified commerce

Inside Retail

In retail, some of the promising applications include demand planning and forecasting, as well as store layout optimisation, all of which drive growth. The retailer’s conversion improved by 2 per cent due to better product descriptions created by GenAI.

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A Pea in the Pod® opens new concept stores in Chicago and New York City

Retail Focus

A Pea in the Pod, the well-known designer and specialty retailer of luxe maternity apparel and accessories, is returning to its retail roots with the opening of two new concept stores located in Chicago and New York City. Store associates will be offering complimentary bra fittings, style advice and assistance. .”

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Meet the fast fashion brand making shoes out of offcuts

Inside Retail

Despite hitting the market just six months ago, it’s already stocked in major retailers, including Myer, Surfstitch, The Iconic and Revolve, as well as dozens of specialty retailers across Australia and New Zealand. And it’s set to launch on Showpo and North Beach, online retailers in Australia and New Zealand, in July.

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