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Hello and welcome back !
A fter a wonderfully warm response from retail leaders , brand founders , and other industry players , I ’ m excited to present the second issue of Inside Retail US , a quarterly magazine covering the people and companies shaping the business of retail .
In case you ’ re new to Inside Retail , here ’ s a quick recap . Inside Retail has been keeping retail professionals up to date with the latest industry news in Australia , New Zealand , and Asia for over 50 years , and I was honored to be part of the team to launch the publication in the US in September .
Since then , our global team of seasoned journalists has been hard at work bringing you daily news and insights . We ’ ve covered the latest financial earnings and leadership changes to brand acquisitions and bankruptcies , and I ’ ve spoken with retail experts about Walmart ’ s store revamp , the future of Bed , Bath & Beyond , and much more .
At a time when consumers and retailers alike are struggling to adapt to tough economic conditions , including exponentially rising real-estate prices and an overall cutback in discretionary spending , it ’ s essential to have your finger on the pulse of market changes .
Additionally , as the industry continues to evolve to become more inclusive of different social and cultural groups , it is more important than ever to understand the bigger picture and the future to which we ’ re heading .
The second issue of Inside Retail US magazine touches on many of these topics through in-depth conversations with innovative retail leaders , including Aurora James of the Fifteen Percent Pledge , Emily Schildt of the Pop Up Grocer , and Eloise Monaghan of Sgt Puppa .
To say that I enjoyed working on this publication would be an understatement , and I hope you feel the same way as you flip through the pages . Please don ’ t hesitate to get in touch with any feedback or story ideas – I ’ d love to hear from you . And if you ’ d like to receive the next thrilling issue in March , be sure to subscribe at insideretail . us / subscription .
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