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How accessories brand Hello Updo is challenging traditional beauty standards

Inside Retail

After a particularly hot day in the Dominican Republic, Hurtado experienced the lightbulb moment to launch her brand Hello Updo, a hair accessories brand specialising in products designed for voluminous hair with varied curl patterns. IR : In what ways do you believe Hello Updo fills a white space in the haircare market?

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Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for 289 million ($364.1 million ) in cash from a group led by private equity firm Cinven. Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S.

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The House of Mouse: Inside Primark’s Mecca for All Things Disney and Marvel

Retail TouchPoints

Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire floor dedicated to its growing partnership with Disney — a new kind of experience for the blossoming retailer, although certainly not the last.

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Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Buckle is a specialty apparel retailer that offers a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories and footwear. The Buckle, Inc. will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer and employee in its 440+ stores across 42 states.

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Rag & Bone opens Sydney flagship store

Inside Retail

Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. Rag & Bone will celebrate the grand opening of its flagship store in Double Bay, Sydney on November 29.

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Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

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Health and personal care: up 3% Clothing and accessories: up 2.8% Several product categories also registered increases on an unadjusted year-over-year basis including: Furniture and home furnishings: up 5.6% Electronics and appliances: up 3.7% General merchandise: up 2.4% Grocery and beverage: up 2.1%

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David’s Bridal Says Yes to the Dress Again with New Resale Program

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Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings. David’s Bridal has introduced Adored by David’s , a resale program that will be managed by Arrive Recommerce.

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