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As Millennials grow up, their toddlers and tweens present a new target market

Inside Retail

Millennials were both the target market and, in some cases, the founders of this new breed of retail business, so it’s no surprise that many of them focused on fashion and other discretionary purchases relevant to consumers in their mid-20s. The brand’s target market is parents of young children between three and 10 years aold. “In

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From China exit to Malaysian milestones: the M&S Journey in APAC

Inside Retail

Iconic British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) recently opened the doors to its 16th store in Malaysia, cementing its already significant presence in the Southeast Asian market. On the surface, China’s growing middle class should have been the perfect fit for a mass-market retailer like M&S.

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Analysis: Why Abercrombie & Fitch’s turnaround has not been cancelled

Inside Retail

However, A&F’s recent financial figures and strategy actually show a brand that is firmly in recovery mode, with a focus on more on-point marketing messaging and fewer stores, as sales are shifted to its digital channels. . Abandonment of sexualised marketing. International expansion driven through flagships.

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

Inside Retail

India’s beauty and personal care market is projected to reach US$21 billion in 2025, and the rising adoption of online shopping and greater product penetration in secondary cities are also contributing to the market’s enlargement. L Catterton’s strategic partnership with LVMH will also supercharge Sugar’s expansion in the near future.

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Listen up: Why Mecca is tuning in to the world of podcasting

Inside Retail

We’re really leaning on the talent and the authenticity of our store team members and platforming it in our podcast,” said chief marketing officer Kate Blythe. Chanel podcast in 2017, featuring some of the brand’s iconic visionaries, including Karl Lagerfeld. If you don’t know what that is, ask them.”.

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Döner Shack named best fast-casual franchise in the UK

A1 Retail

The EF100, established in 2017 in association with HSBC, is the franchising list to watch. Thanks to our robust operational systems, authentic recipes, innovative and targeted marketing strategies, strong financial model and a long-term growth strategy, we have continued to develop and support our brand,” said Sanjeev. “As

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How female founders aim to change the capital-raising game

Inside Retail

From Spanx’s Sara Blakely to Glossier’s Emily Weiss, some of the most successful female founders in retail today struggled to raise funds in their early days because the majority-male panels they were pitching simply didn’t ‘get’ their business or target markets. It’s a sadly common story.