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Blue Sky Kids Land fined $5 million for exploiting Chinese workers

Inside Retail

The FWO discovered that the company had employed four Chinese women in retail positions at its stores between October 2015 and June 2018. Q Fay Trading, a company operated by Gu and Yang which imported and supplied products to the stores, also received a $44,100 fine.

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Gucci appoints Demna Gvasalia as creative director

Inside Retail

Known as Demna, he has been the artistic director at Balenciaga since 2015 and was responsible for introducing streetwear to the luxury brand’s portfolio. Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its new artistic director, effective July, following the departure of Sabato De Sarno.

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Wax London Expands to Los Angeles with Exclusive Residency at The Optimist.

Retail Focus

retail debut with a residency at The Optimist, located in the heart of Los Angeles at Platform, Culver City. Founded in 2015, Wax London is known for its characterful clothing made from responsibly sourced fabrics, inspired by global travels and rooted in British heritage.

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Michael Strahan Debuts Men’s Custom Suiting Service with Flat Pricing Model

Retail TouchPoints

Called the Michael Strahan Design Lab , the custom pieces will be offered at flat prices, such as a two-piece suit for $399 , three-piece suits for $499 and sports coats for $299 , according to WWD. Customers can personalize patterns, lining, lapels and threads and add monogramming.

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Sustainability at Retail

So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

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And when you go to the Jersey Shore, it’s an all-day affair: you pack up at 7 a.m., Vaccarella: We started selling them at a local store in my town, and then we brought in 600 additional bags, and then a whole 45-foot container. This was the only bright spot at an otherwise dismal time. so we spend every summer there.

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Woolworths and Coles drew consumer ire for cost-of-living pressures in 2024

Inside Retail

At opposite ends of the political spectrum, the National Party and the Greens both argued that divestment provisions should be incorporated into federal competition laws to ensure fair trading with suppliers and consumers. and a low point of $15.24, albeit edging close to the higher mark at years end. In comparison, Coles posted a $1.11

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