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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

Retail TouchPoints

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services. Now it’s the inversion.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

However, this latest expansion has kickstarted a new growth trajectory for the business, which started in 2008. I visit them, and we text about what’s hot in the market, what new colorways they’re seeing. RTP: You’ve gone through quite a journey from when you started the business in 2008. This is just the beginning!

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Runway launches Vhernier, bringing Milanese elegance to Vietnam 

Inside Retail

Furthermore, we believe the maison will benefit from our willingness to invest in marketing activities, which will contribute to increasing the Vhernier brand awareness locally. Established in 2008, Runway Vietnam offers luxury clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, and interior designs. per cent during 2024-2032.

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Three trends shaping the luxury retails sector in 2025

Inside Retail

Despite modestly positive expectations for 2024, the luxury retail market did not pan out as merchants had hoped. According to a 2024 report released by global management consulting firm Bain & Company, this market dropped two per cent from an all-time high of US$387 billion to US$381 billion.

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Co-founder Sébastien Kopp on Veja’s secret to transparency and sustainability

Inside Retail

Inside Retail spoke with co-founder Kopp, to learn how Veja has maintained its ethical production while scaling into an international success – without spending a single dollar on marketing. times higher than the market price. times the market price. It’s an approach to retail that is rarely seen but heavily rewarded.

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VIDEO: Former CEO Mindy Grossman on why retailers are like professional athletes

Inside Retail

Weve had such a mass consolidation of retail over the years, that I feel like were underestimating the power of great creatives, merchants and marketing talent. Mindy Grossman: A big challenge that I see is with talent. Today, [the retail industry] is married to technology, from data to AI advancements to supply chain.

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How MCoBeauty’s Shelley Sullivan built a $1b brand and redefined masstige beauty

Inside Retail

Beauty business Following the acquisition, MCoBeauty will sit within DBGs VidaCorp portfolio, which also includes Nude By Nature, founded in 2008, and Makeup Cartel, founded in 2013. Bastas bought both brands for $60 million in 2024. In a previous interview with Inside Retail , Sullivan said, I really saw an opportunity with masstige beauty.