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Nicole Kirichanskaya

Nicole is features and premium editor at Inside Retail US.

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A close-up of a pink Maison de Sabré handbag with several fruit-shaped bag charms.
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Maison de Sabré co-founders discuss their journey from dentistry to designer goods

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A close-up image of a Saks Fifth Avenue storefront in New York City.
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What does the future of luxury retail in America look like post-Saks Global?

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(Left to right) Ken Pilot, Sarah Tarvis, Miguel Almedia and Frank Bedo.
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Day three at NRF: How retailers like Target are bracing themselves for 2026

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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show about the opportunities AI brings to their businesses
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Day two at NRF’s big show: Ralph Lauren and Sephora talk AI and taking risks

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Day one of NRF's Retail Big Show
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Day one at NRF’s big show: Mango, Coach and REI discuss customer consideration

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A close-up shot of a black-and-white Converse sneaker.
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Should Nike sell off Converse or hold firm?

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H&M’s Donna Gordon advises aspiring diversity professionals to use their voice

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An exterior shot of a Bed Bath & Beyond storefront.
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Can new Bed Bath and Beyond CEO Marcus Lemonis revive the brand’s image?

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An exterior shot of a Saks Fifth Avenue storefront in Chicago, Illinois.
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Can new CEO Richard Baker revive Saks Global?

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TJ Yoon is the founder and CEO of House of Balance.
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How being an international brand founder became TJ Yoon’s biggest advantage

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A headshot of Vontélle Eyewear founders, Tracy Vontélle Green (left) and Nancey Flowers-Harris (right).
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Founders reflect on the highs and lows of 2025 and hopes for 2026

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Two women shopping side-by-side, holding multiple shopping bags.
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US holiday retail sales defy weak sentiment

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The Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship covered in holiday decorations, with several yellow taxi cabs driving past it.
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Can Saks Global overcome its missteps and recover in 2026?

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Several Graza products lined up against a light gray background.
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How Graza became a US$48 million olive oil brand stocked by Whole Foods and Target

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A dark-haired woman walking into a Lululemon store.
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Can a new CEO make Lululemon cool again?

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A dark-haired, female model with a House of Balance product underneath her chin.
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How K-wellness brand House of Balance conquered the US

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A headshot of Oomee founder Alissa Miky against a kitchen background.
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How Alissa Miky harnessed red algae to create functional beverage brand Oomee

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A headshot of Cult Gaia’s chief financial officer Asal Nazi.
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Cult Gaia CFO Asal Nazi discusses the importance of margins and magic in her role

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Model Barbie Ferreira sitting in front of a light gray background wearing a gray sweatpant set from Gap x Summer Fridays collection.
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Why Gap is collaborating with beauty brand Summer Fridays

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Several models wearing pieces from the 2026 H&M x Stella McCartney.
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Is round two of the H&M x Stella McCartney collection boring or still relevant?

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