Black Friday 2020 broke all records, while the following Cyber Monday became the biggest shopping day in US history. Staying at home, the American consumer spent $19.8 billion across Friday and Monday. In contrast, there was a 16.7% YoY drop in Black Friday payments in the UK. So, how did retailers revise their reductions amid the new normal?There's not only been an increase in the amount of stock discounted but also a cautious approach to how deep products are reduced. As highlighted in our Black Friday trends blog, it’s more important than ever for retailers to navigate competitive offers to lure consumers online while protecting margins to stay profitable.Our third-ever employee, Emily Bezzant, VP of Research and Analysis, joins unEDITED: Inside Retail this week to dissect Cyber Month, in particular, Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020. Tune in to find out where the event originated and where it's heading in years to come.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the height of the pandemic, interest in home decor has skyrocketed with consumers creating ideal home spaces to accommodate for both their personal and professional lives. With many already in lockdown 2.0, improving the quality of life in their home environments with the latest interior design trends will only continue to grow exponentially.From house plants to organic bedding, homeware products have experienced a surge in demand this year. Due to an increase in people working remotely and inspiration from  social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram, homeware sales have increased 39% YoY, according to the Confederation of British Industry.On unEDITED: Inside Retail this week, we are joined by Michael Truluck, CEO of La Redoute International. Michael previously held senior positions at Condé Nast Publications and Peter Blacks Footwear & Accessories. In his current role as CEO, Michael is responsible for growing and leading the company, which operates in more than 30 countries. Originally founded in 1837, La Redoute was one of the first apparel companies to diversify into homeware. As the homeware market continues to be the brand's primary focus, Michael walks us through this booming market, including top trends and opportunities their business is seeing during this time.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E-commerce has transformed over time to meet the ever-changing demands of the modern day consumer. From product customization to next-day delivery, shopping has never been more convenient.Consumer shopping behavior is much different now than it was a decade ago. Instead of heading to a local department store, your customers will now shop online. However, the cost of driving traffic to a retailer’s site is considerably high. This is where online marketplaces come into play. Brands are turning to third party sites such as eBay and Amazon to broaden their audience reach while keeping costs down. But what are the challenges brands face when relying on e-commerce? Helen Riley, Fashion Acquisition Manager at eBay, was one of the first 100 employees at  ASOS and saw the retailer grow from a small e-commerce platform to a globally recognized marketplace. She joins us on unEDITED: Inside Retail to discuss the changes she experienced there and why supplier platforms are beneficial for both the consumer and brand. As a Fashion Acquisition Manager, Helen is responsible for the acquisition and growth of brands and retailers on eBay’s online marketplace. Learn more about how the etailer has pivoted its strategy, from second-hand products to now offering 90% brand new products, in our latest podcast. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the challenges retailers have faced, environmental efforts continued to be championed. One brand championing sustainable fashion and setting the bar high is The North Face.Consumer concerns about sustainable fashion have only increased during the pandemic. Recently, McKinsey & Co. reported that 60% of people are going out of their way to purchase eco-friendly products and services. Pursuing recycled content, wherever a retailer can, is emerging as an expectation by consumers. The Gen-Z cohort in particular really value innovation and transparency when it comes to sustainability. To discuss this critical topic, we are joined by Kelly Cortina, VP of Global Apparel at The North Face. Throughout her career, Kelly has held leadership positions at internationally renowned sporting goods and casual luxury brands including Under Armour and Abercrombie and Fitch. Currently representing a brand known for its plausible sustainability efforts, Kelly shares insights into how The North Face pushes transparency and encourages consumer accountability. Be inspired and learn how you or your business can also make a difference.Discover more insights into the state of sustainable fashion in our 2020 Sustainability EDIT report. Download it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As brands rethink traditional runway, the Spring 2021 catwalk featured reimagined digital shows. Many found savvy ways to show off their latest designs, deflecting the spotlight away from the absence of physical showsThe recent runway shows didn’t create as much engagement as usual, with the all-digital LFW seeing 55% less buzz on social media than in January, according to Launchmetrics. On the upside, digital formats and the lack of travel across the industry proved to promote sustainable efforts and reduction of CO2 emissions. So is there a sweet spot between the two? Alex Badia, Style Director at WWD, joins us on the podcast to discuss the future of digital shows and tells us the top trends from the Spring 2021 runway shows that you should be taking note of. With experience from Condé Nast and now WWD, Alex is continually looking out for the latest trends in womenswear and menswear. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With theatres closed and lockdown restrictions in place, people have turned to streaming platforms for escapism and a sense of nostalgia in 2020.The way trends develop has transformed. The rise of Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming platforms has resulted in globally successful shows making a noticeable influence on social media and the runway. Instead of having dedicated costumes for each show, we’re now seeing designer collections such as D.Bleu.Dazzled featured in Black Is King and Molly Goddard’s tulle dress in Killing Eve.To help us break it all down, Heather Ibberson, Retail Analyst here at EDITED, joins us on the podcast as we dive into the most significant fashion moments from your favorite shows this year and highlight the  trends retailers can tap into. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You need a multi-pronged strategy to build a well-known brand. While there are many parts to it, a retailer can create a recognizable global brand when all these tools are taken advantage of.Understanding your audience is vital. Although it’s common to have a huge disconnect between a brand's ideal target customer and their existing customer base. Consider what your business stands for, the direction driving it and the consumers who inspire you. Aliza Licht, Founder and President at Leave Your Mark LLC, joins the unEDITED podcast this week. Before Twitter was prominent, Aliza built a social personality for DKNY, gaining over 500,000 followers for the brand. As a brand storyteller, Licht helps retailers build their brand equity by crafting compelling multi-faceted narratives that engage and captivate the audience. Licht is also the author of the best-selling career advice book, Leave Your Mark.Watch our episodes on our YouTube channel! Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the notorious reputation of the jewelry market being hard to tap into, Astrid & Miyu has thrived - achieving 1000% growth in the last three years. So how do you build a successful challenger brand, especially during COVID? The majority of brands are struggling to hit revenue targets in 2020, so it’s vital to know how the few have succeeded. Retailers have had to adapt different strategies and adjust their business models, both online and offline.Connie Nam, CEO and Founder at Astrid & Miyu, joins the unEDITED podcast this week. In 2012, Connie left a career in investment banking to set up an online jewelry brand from her kitchen table. In the last three years, Astrid & Miyu has achieved 1000% growth to achieve a £10m turnover. One of the secrets to the brand's success was the introduction of in-store tattooing and piercing, which boosted turnover by 350% in 2019. Listen to the episode to discover the other secrets to success and how brands are adjusting their business models to thrive post-COVID.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global menswear market is predicted to grow faster than womenswear by the end of 2020, according to Euromonitor. Today, we're seeing more retailers offer not only womenswear lines, but menswear products on par with the trends offered to women. Combined with the changing male consumer mindset towards shopping and cultural shifts, the menswear market has grown exponentially.In our latest unEDITED episode, we are joined by Randy Cousin, VP of Brand Merchandising at Tommy Hilfiger. As an expert in menswear, Randy gives insight into the growing category and explains the cultural shifts that have defined menswear into what it is today. With over 11 years of experience at Tommy Hilfiger and previously another seven at A&F, Randy has an industry reputation as a robust Global Buying & Merchandising Professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rather than counting on old methods of working, retailers need to invest in technologies like market intelligence to flourish in the new world of retailing.Despite all the negative events that have occurred in 2020, retailers are combating these impacts by adopting new practices and technologies. According to Econsultancy and Marketing Week, 60% of large global organizations have identified new processes that they might use post-pandemic. Since events to this scale are unforeseeable, it's important to be equipped with the right tools to rise above the chaos and come out stronger than ever before. Joe Aleardi, CRO here at EDITED, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges retailers are facing and the opportunities that lie ahead. Joe has proven success in building both start-up sales teams, as well as running large established organizations of 150+ sales people. He has previously led teams at IBM and served as CRO at Swrve. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 has hindered sales across luxury retail, but will it drive the necessary change for high-end brands to finally adapt to the digital revolution? Luxury brands don’t have the community that contemporary brands boast as they are more aspirational, especially for first time buyers. In order to adapt to the changing times, brands need to balance authenticity while taking part in the digital age by embracing virtual fashion shows, social channels and e-comm. In our latest unEDITED episode, Zoe Gauntlett, Account Director at Threads Styling, delves into the luxury market and discusses social commerce's evolution. Zoe has experience working in brand partnerships across many fashion publications including HYPEBEAST, SheerLuxe and British Vogue. Now she manages media partnerships business at Threads Styling.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the opportunities that exist in the men’s cosmetics market, including some popular men’s beauty products, and how are Gen-Z attitudes changing towards it?80s icons such as Boy George and Prince normalized the use of men’s beauty products and opened the doors to what we’re seeing today.  Now the  likes of Harry Styles and Jaden Smith are also seen frequently wearing makeup and supporting the use of beauty products. However, education in this area is still lacking in order to obtain wider adoption.In our latest episode, Ed Healy, Commercial Director at L’Oreal, discusses the shift in attitudes as he sees  a new digital and gender-neutral future for beauty. With over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, Ed has worked with a range of companies, including luxury brands within L’Oreal UK, startups and iconic beauty giants.All opinions discussed on the podcast belong to Ed and does not represent those of L’Oreal.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can brands strike the balance between authenticity and support for social causes without seeming opportunistic?More brands are taking action in solidarity for worldwide movements from Pride to raising awareness for public health issues such as COVID-19. In our latest episode, Kati Chitrakorn, Retail and Marketing Editor at Vogue Business, discusses how fashion brands can make a difference and effectively communicate these messages. Kati began her career working at the International New York Times’ fashion desk, and was most recently a reporter at The Business of Fashion and WWD. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can retailers and brands brace themselves for economic recovery during and after the coronavirus?  As businesses are working harder than ever to stay afloat, the EDITED team unveiled the COVID-19 Retail Dashboard in order to aid retailers and brands during the pandemic. It is a public resource with global insights on how the industry is reacting to the current state of the market.In this bonus episode, experts across the EDITED Analyst and Product team walk us through the dashboard, tell us how it was built, alongside some top-level analysis from key regions including China, US, UK and Italy. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has the coronavirus effectively changed the face of fashion weeks, sustainability initiatives and more? Headlines around the coronavirus are evolving on a weekly basis - making it difficult for people to keep up. In order to help you cut through all the noise, Kayla Marci, Market Analyst at EDITED, joins the podcast again to bring clarity on the most recent impacts of COVID-19 within the retail industry. Between digital fashion weeks and discounting strategies, this episode highlights all the latest news with data-backed analysis from the EDITED Retail Decision Platform. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to MediaKix, Instagram influencer marketing is on track to be worth up to $15 billion by 2022. In the past decade, social media platforms like Instagram have given rise to the influencer industry, where macro to nano influencers alike have the power to push a brand to ‘it’ status and sway consumer purchasing habits. Joining us in the unEDITED studio is Akash Mehta, CEO of Akash Brands & Agency, to breakdown what the Instagram effect is and how influencers drive successful trends. With 300,000 followers on @mehta_a, Akash is a British entrepreneur and influencer who recently placed on Forbes’ ‘30 under 30’ Media & Marketing list.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic that’s shaken the world has forced businesses to frantically prepare for the worst case scenario. Retailers reliant on China have already been impacted the hardest with delays across their supply chain. At the very beginning stages of the coronavirus, fashion weeks were the first major events that were getting cancelled. Now we’re seeing other big events across sports and music follow suit as it’s expanded into a global health emergency. Based on EDITED data, there’s already been a 16% decline in ‘Made in China’ products. As coronavirus continues to develop and dominate headlines, we are joined by Rebecca Milne, Research & Analysis Director at EDITED, to break down what the true impacts to the retail industry are and strategies on how your business can prevail during this trying time.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to unEDITED! Get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ if there’s someone you think would be a great guest for our show too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fashion industry is an extremely competitive world to be a part of. But what are the traditional career paths you can take to make it big in the industry? Is there even a traditional career path at all?Whether you start out in buying or merchandising, traditional roles are shifting and perfecting key skills are deemed as essential in building a career in fashion. Joining us in the unEDITED studio is Dior Bediako, Founder of Pepper Your Talk, a platform for young fashion creatives aiming to create as many physical experiences offline as she does digitally. She then founded The Junior Network, fashion’s first member’s club for young professionals to receive support in their career ambitions. With this experience, Dior shares her tips on how you can start making your mark early in the fashion world and rise through the ranks quickly, all while demystifying the so-called ‘traditional’ career path in the industry.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can AI’s power be harnessed by retailers to drive sales and improve business performance? AI was the major buzzword of the past decade. Practically becoming a catch all term for robotics, gaming mechanics, machine learning and more. But how are some of the world’s biggest retailers like H&M, Zara and Amazon using AI to their advantage? We’re joined by our very own Data Science Lead, Alejandro Giacometti, to demystify what AI is, including how machines are helping retailers operate smarter and more efficiently. And no, robots are not going to take away our jobs. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From makeup to apparel, inclusivity is at the forefront of fashion. So how have lingerie brands adapted to meet these demands? Gone are the days of a ‘one size fits all’ motto as retailers embrace the challenge to offer more size inclusive garments, especially in the lingerie market. Joining us in the unEDITED studio are Abbie Miranda and Mazie Fisher, sisters and Co-Founders of Beija London, who run an independent lingerie and swimwear brand that launched in 2016. Their brand is made to celebrate different body shapes and boost the confidence of women across each size category, offering up to an H cup. With this strong tagline, the sister duo talks us through the changing world of lingerie, why inclusivity is at the forefront of their brand and why it should be yours too.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here.  It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rental service market is thriving and a big part of its success can be attributed to the rise of the sustainability movement. According to EDITED data, we recently reported how the number of retailers promoting rental services has almost doubled YoY. So what is contributing to this boom? Joining us in the unEDITED studio, Co-Founder and CEO of HURR Collective, Victoria Prew, explains this phenomenon and how rental service platforms like HURR Collective have found its place in the fashion world. HURR Collective is the first peer-to-peer wardrobe rental platform offering luxury fashion to women who prefer to rent rather than buy. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Year of the Rat upon us, what strategies are luxury brands using to attract more Chinese consumers? Ashley McDonnell, Account Executive at Google, joins us in the unEDITED studio to help us understand the different ways luxury brands have tapped into the lucrative Chinese market. Currently, she’s a part of Google’s luxury team, working with international brands on their digital strategies. Tune in to hear Ashley’s insights on how certain brands are utilizing events like Chinese New Years to connect with the Chinese consumer and successfully promote their products. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are brands working on products that combat environmental "skin stress" and what beauty offerings should brands keep in their assortment to remain relevant?From jade rollers to vitamin C capsules, a new wave of beauty brands are making way into our beauty regimes with 'clean' and 'natural’ ingredients. To talk about these new trends and consumer behaviors, we welcome Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst from Mintel, Samantha Dover, to discuss the changing beauty landscape today. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are some of the top retail 2020 trends to look out for in the New Year? In a special holiday edition episode, we’re joined by two of our Retail Analysts, Kayla Marci and Tara Drury, to talk through the top 2020 trends to look forward to playing off the 12 Days of Christmas song. Tune in to learn how your retail business can start strategizing your upcoming assortment in the New Year.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here.  It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How have brands like Reformation and Rixo successfully cut through all the competition to gain cult status?In this episode of unEDITED, we welcome Hannah McGhee, VP of WhoWhatWear, who explains how to build a successful fashion brand that reaches cult status and why technology continues to play an important role in this business.Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here. It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at @EDITED_HQ For additional insights from WhoWhatWear, follow @hkmcghee and @whowhatwear.uk on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media platforms have expanded its ecosystem from community building into a new resource for discovering and interacting with new brands.In this episode of unEDITED, we welcome Michelle Capp, Head of UK Retail Fashion at Facebook, to offer her tips on how to effectively utilize Instagram and Facebook's shopping feature to drive more sales. Sign up to our weekly Insider Briefing to get the latest industry news and exclusive market analysis here.  It would make our day if you could rate, review, or subscribe to us! You can get in touch at [email protected] or tweet us at EDITED_HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.