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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

Inside Retail

As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Health, wellness and travel became the new status symbols, swapped out for Rolexes and Birkins in a new spiritual way of living.

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Why the Frenchie, DJs collab is a “watershed moment” for Aussie retail

Inside Retail

While other department stores, such as Myer, have sold sexual wellness and pleasure products, Mele explained that it’s the first time that David Jones will sell vibrators, lube and condoms in its store. It’s interesting timing as well, that Valentine’s Day falls directly before Mardi Gras and, this year, World Pride.