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Star Gene sees retail as a “creative playground” for fashion, art and music

What do you do with a personal fashion collection that has been sitting in an archive for years? For Turkish singer-songwriter and Star Gene founder Hande Yener, the answer was simple: give the clothing a new lease of life. From her own wardrobe and a love for fashion, art and music, Star Gene was born. The retail and cultural concept, located...

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Can physical retail still beat digital? Ōkan Studio says yes

Margaux Gripon founded Ōkan Studio in 2019, after a trip to Japan a year before inspired her to draw her first jewelry designs. She learned 3D design through YouTube videos, printed her first resin models, and soon she was selling her sculptural creations to different countries online. It was only in July 2025 that she opened a physical retail...

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TJX exceeds Q2 sales forecasts with 4 percent comp sales growth

US off-price retailer The TJX Companies (TJX) has reported net sales of 15.18 billion dollars for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, representing a 5 percent increase compared to the same period in the prior year. Consolidated comparable sales, or comp sales, grew 4 percent, exceeding company forecasts. Net income for the quarter reached...

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Sourcing at the gateway to South America: Colombia’s textile nearshoring advantage

Colombia’s textile and garment sector is a critical pillar of its industrial economy. Combining over a century of manufacturing heritage with modern technical capabilities, the country has carved out a distinct niche in value-added fashion and specialty apparel. Its strategic proximity to North America and favourable trade mechanisms make...

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