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Brooklinen Plans to Operate up to 30 Physical Stores by Late 2024

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The retailer already does business in Canada, but opening a dedicated warehouse in the country will reduce shipping costs and allow for expedited delivery options. “The world of shopping has completely transformed since we got our start in 2014, and so has the way our customers experience Brooklinen,” said Fulop in a statement.

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Flight of fancy: Why this unique design trend is taking off

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For those who prefer a different kind of building shell, though, disused transport is an old favourite: everything from shipping containers to retired train carriages is part of the pantheon of retail formats. What a fine shopping mall one would make. Abandoned aircraft not so much, though. And that isn’t all.

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India’s DTC boom: Fuelled by technology and Millennials

Inside Retail

India’s DTC retail landscape has been evolving rapidly, driven by factors like increasing internet penetration, a shift in consumer preferences towards online shopping, and the ascent of digital marketing. Since 2014, DTC start-ups have secured over $2.5 billion in investments.

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Tigerlily CEO Travis Wright on what it takes to win at online retail

Inside Retail

You can watch a video of Wright’s virtual masterclass here: Below are some of the key takeaways from Wright’s masterclass: On how the new normal of online shopping compares to the old one. I think many of us miss the old days, even back in 2014, where paid advertising went a lot further than it does today,” Wright said.

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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

Inside Retail

The brand was co-founded in 2014 by best friends Sarah Miller and Jessie Gargan, who were 23 and 26, respectively, at the time. It plans to expand click-and-collect to drive foot traffic in-store, whilst maintaining online shopping convenience, and reward customer loyalty.

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From Barcodes to Bytes: Retailers Prepare for Next-Generation UPC

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And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process. For example, a customer shopping for jeans could stop at a display that features a sign reading “Need Help?” alongside a large QR code.

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Porcelain Superstore reports ÂŁ15.9m sales despite supply chain challenges

365 Retail

From left: Abbas, Sam and Ben Youssefi – co-founders of Porcelain Superstore Abbas Youssefi, who founded Porcelain Superstore alongside his siblings Ben and Sam in 2014, said: “Last year was one of consolidation because of huge issues with supplies and a challenging market. No more working until midnight!