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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. This thought followed me as I returned home that summer.

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Revolve Group Launches Mobile Fashion Game Alongside LA Holiday Pop-Up

Retail TouchPoints

The company sells through two complementary segments: Revolve, which is focused on premium apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty products; and FWRD, which offers a curated assortment of well-known and emerging luxury brands. following its debut in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. . 14 to Jan. ”

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

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While the shorter holiday shopping calendar likely influenced the continued trend of more online shopping, there was also a return to in-person shopping experiences and a focus on early buying, Kleinhenz added. Health and personal care: up 3% Clothing and accessories: up 2.8% Electronics and appliances: up 3.7%

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How AI could solve product returns and other supply chain challenges

Inside Retail

This model helps ALDO, which specialises in shoes and accessories, better predict demand to ensure it has the right inventory in the right channels. Using AI for returns optimisation Another growing supply-chain issue for retailers is returns. Businesses are getting increased returns every year. per cent vs 10 per cent).

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Bloomingdale’s Expands Small-Format Bloomie’s Concept with New Location in NJ

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The newest Bloomie’s location will be the first to carry an all-women’s assortment , including a curated collection of contemporary ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry.

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Officeworks, Recycle Mate team up in tech and accessories recovery plan

Inside Retail

With the partnership, all 169 Officeworks stores nationwide will be offered to those seeking to recycle computers, laptops, printers, ink cartridges, pens, and markers and other tech accessories through its free Bring it Back Program. “The program is community driven so the more people get involved, the better it gets for everyone. .

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Coldwater Creek Acquires Soft Surroundings, Adopts New Returns Solution

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Coldwater Creek has completed its purchase of Soft Surroundings , a women’s clothing and accessories retailer that filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2023. “Returns are a major focus for our brands,” said David Walde, CEO at Coldwater Creek and Soft Surroundings in a statement. .

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