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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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Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers came out to spend this holiday season and clearly underscored the solid growth in the U.S. Even though consumers are still relatively healthy and there was a notable increase in spending, they remain budget conscious. Health and personal care: up 3% Clothing and accessories: up 2.8% 1 through Dec. 31, reaching $296.7

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The House of Mouse: Inside Primark’s Mecca for All Things Disney and Marvel

Retail TouchPoints

Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire floor dedicated to its growing partnership with Disney — a new kind of experience for the blossoming retailer, although certainly not the last.

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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. billion in 2023.

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Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for 289 million ($364.1 million ) in cash from a group led by private equity firm Cinven. Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S.

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David’s Bridal Says Yes to the Dress Again with New Resale Program

Retail TouchPoints

Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings. David’s Bridal has introduced Adored by David’s , a resale program that will be managed by Arrive Recommerce.

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Bedshed caught lying over NDIS approval claims

Inside Retail

Bedding retailer, Bedshed, has paid a fine of $39,600 after receiving two infringement notices from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations.