Stephanie Chadwick

1 week ago | insideretail.co.nz | Elisa Anzolin |Irene Dong |Stephanie Chadwick

Prada’s deal to buy Versace revives hopes for a ‘made in Italy’ luxury champion after manyother family-founded brands ended up in French, Swiss or US hands, and comes as many Italian groups are outperforming the struggling sector. The US$1.375 billion deal brings one of fashion’s best-known Italian labels back under Italian control after it was sold to US-listed Capri Holdings, then known as Michael Kors, for $2.15 billion including debt in 2018.

1 week ago | insideretail.asia | Stephanie Chadwick

Amit Mahto serves as the director and country manager for Amazon Marketplace in Australia and Singapore. In this role, he oversees the growth and development of Amazon’s seller communities, focusing on empowering small and medium-sized businesses to thrive on the platform. Amazon Australia has experienced growth since its launch in December 2017, with 20 operational sites around Australia – a network of fulfilment centres and delivery stations – and around 7000 employees across the businesses.

2 weeks ago | insideretail.co.nz | Stephanie Chadwick

After 25 years in business, Glue Store is ready to set a new standard in streetwear and denim. The unveiling of its new Emporium flagship store is also the soft launch of a new strategy to cement its legacy as a premium Australian multi-brand retailer. “Bigger isn’t always best in retail,” Steve Cohen, executive general manager of performance and lifestyle at Accent Group, told Inside Retail.

2 weeks ago | insideretail.com.au | Stephanie Chadwick

After 25 years in business, Glue Store is ready to set a new standard in streetwear and denim. The unveiling of its new Emporium flagship store is also the soft launch of a new strategy to cement its legacy as a premium Australian multi-brand retailer. “Bigger isn’t always best in retail,” Steve Cohen, executive general manager of performance and lifestyle at Accent Group, told Inside Retail.

2 weeks ago | insideretail.com.au | Stephanie Chadwick

The self-love and adult brands that play in the sexual wellness category have never been in higher demand. Social taboos have softened and consumers have been educated to associate sex toys with self-care. Despite the consumer demand, however, sexual wellness brands still face challenges in navigating campaigns and shelf space due to a lingering conservatism amongst retailers and media platforms.