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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

Cargo Crew specialises in custom-made uniforms designed for hospitality, retail, corporate and a range of other brands, and stands out in a competitive field by fusing fashion with functionality. Felicity Rodgers told Inside Retail that Cargo Crew developed out of a fashion label she co-created straight from university.

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Mirvac finds a good fit with social fashion app Mys Tyler

Inside Retail

Fashion tech start-up Mys Tyler has secured more than $1 million in its seed funding round, with Mirvac Ventures, Antler Global and angel investor Brian Hartzer, former CEO of Westpac, backing the business. Mys Tyler stylists will work with the community to help women of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities meet and learn about fashion.

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Mys Tyler founder on why fashion brands should embrace body positivity

Inside Retail

In direct opposition to the more singular body shape represented in most advertising, fashion app Mys Tyler connects users with models and influencers of similar body sizes, allowing them to find styles and clothing that will complement their body shape. 81 per cent of women don’t feel represented by fashion advertising.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

Retail TouchPoints

With proper planning and the right partners, the Japanese digital marketplace is a prime one to enter: projected at $144 billion dollars, Japan is the fourth largest ecommerce marketplace, growing at an almost 15% annual growth rate. It boasts an internet penetration rate of 93%. Japan and APAC markets.

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How to handle vaccine mandates in retail: HR experts weigh in

Inside Retail

On Monday, telecommunications company Telstra announced that while it’s not mandating vaccines, it will reward each fully vaccinated employee with $200 worth of ‘appreciation points’ which can be redeemed as gift vouchers for a range of products from groceries to fashion and electronics. million.

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The Business Owner’s Retail Guide To Surviving The Coronavirus

Merchant Marverk

Telecommunications stores. Many nonessential retail goods, such as clothing and fashion, are expected to be harder hit. Specifically, make sure you are following the CDC’s Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Farmer’s markets. Gas stations.

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YouTube Ads Benchmarks (2021)

Store Growers

So if you’re spending money on YouTube Ads campaigns, or planning on doing so, it’s important to know how you’re doing. Telecommunications. Telecommunications. Telecommunications. Last Updated on January 18, 2021. People spend a ton of time on YouTube, which means more advertisers are attracted to the platform.