This fashion podcast, brought to you by Hyve Group, gives voice to a powerful network of fashion industry insiders. The group's fashion portfolio includes Moda at Spring & Autumn Fair, Pure London and Source Fashion. Each episode will focus on a new question, with a different change maker expressing views on what the answer could be. A range of experts and retailers talk about everything from 'how can fashion become more ...
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In an industry characterised by fierce competition and ever-changing consumer preferences, it is crucial for fashion brands to constantly innovate and adapt. Koral Ibrahim, Founder and Managing Director of the Ready House speaks with our Content Editor, Lina Vaz, sharing relevant strategies and tactics necessary for brands to elevate their game and stand out in a crowded marketplace. Join us as we delve into the challenges and opportunities brands face today, and discover practical steps to redefine your brand identity, enhance customer engagement, and create a lasting impact.
Traditional brick-and-mortar shops are facing challenging times. The retail landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation due to the pervasive influence of digital technology and shifting consumer needs. On this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of fashion retail and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for businesses in the industry. Ibrahim Ibrahim is the Managing Director of Portland Design, Retail Strategist and the renowned author of "Future Ready Retail", a compelling book that offers innovative solutions to redefine and revitalise the high street. He talks with Lina Vaz, our Content Editor, about this episode’s question that every fashion brand and retailer needs to consider.
Generation Z, also known as Gen Z, is the demographic cohort born between the mid-1990s and the mid-2010s. This generation is known for its digital proficiency, social consciousness, and global perspective. As the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital age, Gen Z has unique characteristics and values that set them apart from previous generations. How can businesses connect with Gen Z? Austin Okolo, Co-Founder & CEO of The Gen Z Club and Erifili Gounari, Founder and CEO of The Z Link talk with our Content Editor, Lina Vaz, about this hot topic.
Traditional retailers are developing omnichannel capabilities pioneered by their tech-first counterparts, investing in technology and innovation. Businesses with an elevated purpose and greater sustainability will do well, but it’s also important to use technology, data and automation to succeed. The customer will increasingly shape decisions, so much so that the latest report of The Future Laboratory, one of the world’s most renowned futures consultancies, is entitled “A hyperpersonalised future for retail”. Fiona Harkin, Foresight Editor at The Future Laboratory talks about the future of retail with our Content Editor, Lina Vaz.
According to an in-depth research and analysis by the MBS Group and the British Retail Consortium, about Diversity and inclusion in UK retail, 91% of retailers have a D&I strategy, “but generally many metrics have not moved significantly, or some have gone backwards.” Why is diversity important to your business? This is the question of episode 17. Luiza Gomes, HR Policy Advisor at The British Retail Consortium, talks to Hyve's Content Editor about the current situation in the retail industry and what can be done to improve it.