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Menswear label Calibre’s latest store is styled after a modern art gallery
Calibre has launched a new store design in South Yarra, Melbourne, which is styled to allow customers to focus on produc...

Fast, faster, fastest: Quickest commerce wins in India
Instant delivery services have exploded in India, leading to a fierce battle for market share amid a flurry of start-ups...

“We can’t afford it” and other plus-size fashion excuses designers make
Let’s instead examine the viability of explanations (or rather excuses) designers use to justify not expanding their siz...

How new fast food chain Slim’s Quality Burgers is reviving the drive-in
A new burger chain focused on fresh, local ingredients is aimed squarely at driving a change to Australia’s quick servic...

Biryani instead of meatballs: Here’s Ikea’s recipe for success in India
A bundle of surprises awaited the Swedish furniture giant Ikea when it entered India in 2018.

Beyond skin deep: Q&A with Oz Hair & Beauty CEO Anthony Nappa
CEO Anthony Nappa discusses the business’ plans for the store network, his belief in physical retail, and the growth of ...

How the new government will support retail’s push into sustainability
Promising greater action on climate change, the incoming Labor Government - majority or not - looks set to drive a much ...

Analysis: Make omnichannel nearly omnipotent
Consumers will continue to engage via multiple platforms, depending on their needs in the moment. Giving them the experi...

A vote for change: Retailers react to federal election results
Retail leaders welcome the new government's focus on climate change, gender equality and the rising cost of living, but ...

How Australian designer Daniel Avakian is reimagining the runway
Australian Fashion Week showcased the label’s blend of digital and physical couture but the brand has even bigger plans ...

How Korea’s big 3 department stores are killing it right now
Inflation and a recovery in the apparel category have the big 3 of Korean department store retail carrying on where they...

5 practical lessons in fighting the global supply chain crisis
Stock management will continue to be a problem for the foreseeable future. But with a little extra planning and communic...

‘A huge win’: HR experts welcome progress on paid domestic violence leave
Millions of workers will be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave after a landmark by the natio...

Retail appointments of the week
Under Armour CEO exits; Nike's diversity chief quits; Estée Lauder's new APAC exec; Pomelo appoints head of sustainabili...