Nicole Kirichanskaya

6 days ago | insideretail.us | Nicole Kirichanskaya

When it comes to the retail calendar, few holidays prompt as much frenzy or familial love as Mother’s Day. In the US, an estimated 84 per cent of adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day, whether that’s through a special outing, like brunch, or via a gift, such as flowers or jewelry. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported that consumer spending for this holiday is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, up from the previous year’s $33.5 billion.

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

Inside Retail: What are your top three priorities for the business in 2025? Melissa Mash: We will be focused on key efficiency metrics while we lean into our successful organic and unpaid marketing channels. We will also be focusing heavily on community-building interactions with customers, while working on maintaining profitable growth in a tough supply-chain environment. IR: What are the biggest challenges facing the retail industry this year, and how will you navigate them?

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

The news that American footwear brand Skechers will go private following a $9.42 billion takeover offer from Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital shocked many in the retail industry. For one thing, Skechers, though publicly traded, is still controlled by the brand’s octogenarian founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Robert Greenberg, who had previously given little indication he was looking to sell.

1 week ago | insideretail.us | Nicole Kirichanskaya

The news that American footwear brand Skechers will go private following a $9.42 billion takeover offer from Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital shocked many in the retail industry. For one thing, Skechers, though publicly traded, is still controlled by the brand’s octogenarian founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Robert Greenberg, who had previously given little indication he was looking to sell.

1 week ago | insideretail.com.au | Nicole Kirichanskaya

Aloha Collection co-founders Heather Aiu and Rachael Leinaʻala Soares are hard at work spreading the spirit of ‘aloha’ to the rest of the world through their rapidly expanding accessories and lifestyle brand. Here, the co-founders discuss their decision to invest in infrastructure and fast-track growth through bricks-and-mortar and wholesale retail partnerships, and they share how they are giving back to Hawaii-based conservation organisations.