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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. IR : In what ways do you believe Hello Updo fills a white space in the haircare market?

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Meet the Aussie pet accessories business with 14-carat leads starting at $550

Inside Retail

It’s no secret that consumers are still spending big on their pets even in a cost of living crisis – and the launch of luxury pet accessories brand Mon Petit Amour Manolo, which sells collars starting at $550, is proof of this. Room for growth The global pet accessories market is currently valued at US$11.01 billion in 2023.

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Claire’s Accessories mulls sale as cost pressures rise

Retail Gazette

Claire’s Accessories is exploring a potential sale of the business amid rising cost pressures and competition. drop in sales to £137m last year, according to accounts filed with Companies House. According to Bloomberg, the business chose to defer interest payments on the debt to reserve cash.

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How Retailers can Build Their Fan Base with Frictionless Research Strategies

Retail TouchPoints

Currently, those retailers that understand their customer base, launch gen AI products that fit their audience and implement them using a phased approach are satisfied with their progress but this only accounts for 1% of McKinseys retail respondents. Example of chatbot-generated email for gaming consoles and accessories customers.

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Labubu or Lafufu? New certification service spots the fakes

Inside Retail

The Monsters line, featuring Labubu , accounted for 3.04 In addition to Labubu, CheckCheck also offers authentication services for sneakers, luxury handbags, wallets and accessories. Most results are returned in under 30 minutes. Pop Mart reported 13.04 billion RMB in revenue last year (approximately US$1.8 billion), a 106.9

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Carter’s Taps Vans Exec to Support Growth Goals

Retail TouchPoints

As a result, the apparel and accessories business swelled to account for nearly 20% of total sales. In his time at Vans , a division of VF Corporation, he more than doubled global revenue to over $4.2 billion in less than six years. 28, 2025.

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Sustainability is the Lifeblood of British Heart Foundation’s New ‘Store of the Future’

Retail TouchPoints

The 7,000-square-foot store, located in Edinburghs Straiton Retail Park, will offer pre-loved clothing, accessories, homeware and books. Additionally, since launching its Depop account, the BHF has achieved a five -star rating, with more than 22,000 followers helping to raise funds.