Heather McIlvaine

Los Angeles

Features and Premium Editor at Inside Retail

Freelance journalist / LA native in Melbourne, Australia / Getting used to Southern Hemisphere living

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Articles

Exclusive: New owner of SurfStitch, Ginger & Smart plans to relaunch the brands

3 days ago | insideretail.com.au | Heather McIlvaine

Best Markets, which is part of the multi-vendor gift card company Best Gift Group and the new owner of SurfStitch and Ginger & Smart, plans to relaunch the failed Australian apparel retailers following a restructure. Last month, Best Markets purchased an entity called Alquemie Retail Operations, which included SurfStitch and Ginger & Smart, from Alquemie Group for a token amount. It then placed Alquemie Retail Operations into voluntary administration on June 6.
Founder of Ida Sports on what it takes to create a shoe fit for female athletes

1 week ago | insideretail.us | Heather McIlvaine

Laura Youngson started Ida Sports in 2018 after identifying a gap in the market for soccer shoes made for women. With an expanding partnership with a major US sport retailer and a pop-up that just opened in London, the brand is on the brink of broad awareness. Here, we speak with the founder about Ida Sports’ origin story, what’s next for the business and how it has been hurt by tariffs. Inside Retail: Tell me about what led you to launch Ida Sports.
AI, tariffs and secrets of success: What retail leaders talked about at WRC

1 week ago | insideretail.us | Heather McIlvaine

Last month, at the World Retail Congress in London, nearly 1000 industry leaders gathered to discuss and debate some of retail’s most pressing topics, including tariffs, artificial intelligence and the future of consumer behavior. Over two days of keynotes and panel discussions, executives from the likes of Tesco, Authentic Brands Group, DFI Retail Group, Shein and On Running, to name a few, shared insights and advice on how to drive growth in a rapidly changing landscape.
AI, tariffs and secrets of success: What retail leaders talked about at WRC

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Heather McIlvaine

Last month, at the World Retail Congress in London, nearly 1000 industry leaders gathered to discuss and debate some of retail’s most pressing topics, including tariffs, artificial intelligence and the future of consumer behaviour. Over two days of keynotes and panel discussions, executives from the likes of Tesco, Authentic Brands Group, DFI Retail Group, Shein and On Running, to name a few, shared insights and advice on how to drive growth in a rapidly changing landscape.
AI, tariffs and secrets of success: What retail leaders talked about at WRC

2 weeks ago | insideretail.com.au | Heather McIlvaine

Last month, at the World Retail Congress in London, nearly 1000 industry leaders gathered to discuss and debate some of retail’s most pressing topics, including tariffs, artificial intelligence and the future of consumer behaviour. Over two days of keynotes and panel discussions, executives from the likes of Tesco, Authentic Brands Group, DFI Retail Group, Shein and On Running, to name a few, shared insights and advice on how to drive growth in a rapidly changing landscape.
Founder of Ida Sports on what it takes to create a shoe fit for female athletes

2 weeks ago | insideretail.asia | Heather McIlvaine

Laura Youngson started Ida Sports in 2018 after identifying a gap in the market for soccer boots made for women. With an expanding partnership with a major US sport retailer and a pop-up opening in London this month, the brand is on the brink of broad awareness. Here, we speak with the founder about Ida Sports’ origin story, what’s next for the business and how it has been hurt by tariffs. Inside Retail: Tell me about what led you to launch Ida Sports.
Retail leaders talk luxury and tariffs on final day of World Retail Congress

1 month ago | internetretailing.com.au | Heather McIlvaine

E-commerce Authentic Brands Group founder, chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and Saks Global executive chairman Richard Baker kicked off the final day of the 2025 World Retail Congress with an interview about their joint venture to expand Authentic’s luxury brands into new territory, including hospitality, real estate, art and travel.
Retail leaders talk luxury and tariffs on final day of World Retail Congress

1 month ago | insideretail.us | Heather McIlvaine

Authentic Brands Group founder, chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and Saks Global executive chairman Richard Baker kicked off the final day of the 2025 World Retail Congress with an interview about their joint venture to expand Authentic’s luxury brands into new territory, including hospitality, real estate, art and travel. The two retail giants discussed the shifting dynamics of the luxury market, including the rise of experiences, an area they’re looking to explore through the Barney’s brand.
Retail leaders talk luxury and tariffs on final day of World Retail Congress

1 month ago | insideretail.asia | Heather McIlvaine

Authentic Brands Group founder, chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and Saks Global executive chairman Richard Baker kicked off the final day of the 2025 World Retail Congress with an interview about their joint venture to expand Authentic’s luxury brands into new territory, including hospitality, real estate, art and travel. The two retail giants discussed the shifting dynamics of the luxury market, including the rise of experiences, an area they’re looking to explore through the Barney’s brand.
Retail leaders talk luxury and tariffs on final day of World Retail Congress

1 month ago | insideretail.co.nz | Heather McIlvaine

Authentic Brands Group founder, chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and Saks Global executive chairman Richard Baker kicked off the final day of the 2025 World Retail Congress with an interview about their joint venture to expand Authentic’s luxury brands into new territory, including hospitality, real estate, art and travel. The two retail giants discussed the shifting dynamics of the luxury market, including the rise of experiences, an area they’re looking to explore through the Barney’s brand.