Self-titling your business often seems like the simplest way to intertwine your products with your own identity. But is it still this simple after your business grows and takes on its own meaning? Courtney Devereux finds out what having to uphold the reputation of a
Denim fabric is well known to be one of the most harmful to our environment to make. Yet the water used, and pollution caused by the dyes doesn’t stop manufacture’s from making more. Now, Barkers menswear is releasing what it believes is the cleanest range
According to the Forbes 2018 trend report consumers are increasingly searching for personalization of products, services, and experiences. From wallets, phone cases, apparel, pet accessories, plates, bedding, and even number plates, if it can be purchased, it can be monogrammed, personalized, and used as a
In order to align with ever changing consumer trends, International Housewares Association (IHA) today announced it is changing the name of the International Home + Housewares Show to The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market in 2020.
As entrepreneurial-ship becomes more and more digitally based, it is becoming easier for other companies to knock off your products, faster, and for a cheaper price. Company founders, Gary Ross, Alex Abrams, and Jayme Smaldone talk from experience about how proper steps to protect against
The Register reporter Courtney Devereux is currently in Chicago for the IHA's International Home + Housewares Show. She took a moment to visit the local Apple store and report back on its customer experience.
With The Warehouse Group becoming the third major retailer in the world to become carbon neutral, H&M’s sustainability push and many other moves abroad, retailers are slowly becoming more ‘woke’ when it comes to environmental issues. But while many are applauding one of the worst
Grant Robinson has made a big change from his position in a senior management role at Westpac, moving now to take the helm as general manager for fast-growing SME, Ecoware.
Where there is a gap in the market, it will eventually be filled. So, has reigned true for the poorly timed disappearance of Candy Hearts and Krispy Kreme’s new ‘Conversation Doughnuts’ which have seemed to take the place of the classic Valentine’s Day candy.
Online clothing retailer Showpo boasts an impressive social media reach, using different platforms to promote its brand to its audience of over two million. We spoke to chief marketing officer of Showpo, Mark Baartse, about the best way to market on social media and if