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Lorna Jane’s profit doubles thanks to strong demand for athletic clothing

Inside Retail

Clarkson sold a 40 per cent stake to private equity firm Champ Ventures in 2010 but brought it back in 2020, together with her husband Bill. It peaked at 144 locations in Australia and 35 in the US but has closed its operations in the latter. The brand was founded by Lorna Jane Clarkson in Brisbane and opened its first store in 1989.

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From Store #1 to Store #300, Warby Parker Keeps its Eyes on the Prize

Retail TouchPoints

In 2010, the idea of selling prescription eyewear online seemed risky if not positively foolhardy, but the retailer didn’t just persist — it thrived. At Warby Parker, you can get everything you need in just one stop, offering a more seamless experience for our customers and patients.

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How Ecommerce Brands can Navigate Pricing Pressure and Protect Profitability in 2025

Retail TouchPoints

At the same time, tariffs are being introduced or expanded in some sectors, adding to the steady climb in digital ad prices, and ecommerce businesses find themselves in a perfect storm of expense. Identifying customers at risk of churning or those likely to repurchase soon. Lawrence holds an M.A.

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Gen Alpha Is Coming: How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Payment Preferences

Retail TouchPoints

Born from 2010 onward, Gen Alpha has grown up surrounded by smartphones, voice assistants and digital wallets. By investing in technologies that minimise friction at every touch point, from browsing through to payment confirmation, retailers can not only drive immediate conversions but also build longer-term brand loyalty.

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It’s Time to Confront the Exploitation Behind Ultra-Fast Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

That requires a coordinated effort from policymakers, retailers and consumers to reject the exploitation at the heart of fast fashion and ensure no business can continue to operate with forced labor in its supply chain. While the U.S. Heres what we can do. Its important to note that child labor is a symptom of poverty.

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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

Inside Retail

True Religion is just the latest in a wave of popular, Y2K-era fashion labels experiencing a revival at the moment. One of the key players behind the brand’s resurgence is retail industry veteran Kristen D’Arcy, who previously worked at top brands including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Coty and Pac Sun.

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Morrisons workers make gains in equal pay battle

Retail Gazette

This latest judgment follows the conclusion of the final Stage 2 Equal Value hearing, held at Leeds Employment Tribunal in late 2024. This is in line with the Equality Act 2010, which allows for equal pay even when jobs are not identical but require similar skill, responsibility, and effort.

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