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Received yesterday — 29 April 2026 The Business of Fashion

The Debrief | Why Some Retailers Are Ignoring the Internet

29 April 2026 at 19:06
As the global luxury e-commerce engine stalls, BoF correspondent Austin Kim discusses his look at independent boutiques finding that the right strategic move is to stay offline.

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Analogue retailers are using hyper-local intimacy and intelligent curation to build a more resilient business model that values brand equity over infinite reach.
Received — 27 April 2026 The Business of Fashion

Meet the Retailers Succeeding by Ignoring the Internet

22 April 2026 at 04:29
You don’t need Chanel’s brand recognition to survive without an online store. From Brooklyn to Berlin, a growing number of independent store owners are saying no to e-commerce, betting a strong in-store experience can draw customers from their neighbourhood — and beyond.

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The menswear boutique Ven. Space opened in Carroll Gardens in 2024.
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