Nicole Kirichanskaya

3 days ago | insideretail.com.au | Nicole Kirichanskaya

For many years, the idea of everyday consumers paying for items with virtual forms of money, like cryptocurrency, seemed more like science fiction than reality. However, with the recent passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act of 2025, or Genius Act, by the US Senate on June 17, retailers may need to start paying more attention to cryptocurrency.

3 days ago | insideretail.com.au | Nicole Kirichanskaya

Earlier this year, the US-based wedding dress giant David’s Bridal announced its shift to a new asset-light, AI-powered business model integrating retail, media and wedding planning to meet the evolving needs of new generations of shoppers and brides. In this video interview, Inside Retail spoke with David’s Bridal’s CEO Kelly Cook about the new business strategy, the importance of connecting with customers on an emotional level and why taking risks will be key to retail success go going forward.

4 days ago | insideretail.us | Nicole Kirichanskaya

What happens on TikTok doesn’t stay on TikTok anymore. Social media has broken through digital boundaries, spilling its vibrant energy and cultural influence directly onto retail shelves and store displays. Today’s shoppers, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, move between digital and physical worlds without distinction. They discover products through creator content and expect those same vibrant, authentic experiences when they walk into stores.

5 days ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

This month, British online fashion giant Asos marked its physical retail debut in the US with a pop-up shop in New York City’s fashion-savvy neighbourhood of Soho. The pop-up, dubbed “Summer, Styled by Asos”, was located at 120 Wooster Street and ran from June 13-22. Walking into the shop, customers encountered an environment that echoed Asos’ online shopping experience.

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Nicole Kirichanskaya

With golf content gaining traction on social media and a growing number of women showing interest in the sport, the apparel and accessories market for female golfers is poised for expansion. Last month, Tisha Alyn, a former professional golfer, officially launched Alyn Golf, an online apparel and lifestyle brand that offers the kind of products she wishes she had had when she was competing.