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In 2020, Puma generated a global revenue of roughly 5.23 billion euros and its eCommerce business increased strongly by more than 60%. Shreya Sachdev, the head of marketing at Puma India, joins us on The Retail Podcast by Vue.ai to tell us the story of its rise to fame. She talks about the brand’s truly disruptive data-led and digital approaches that have helped them get ahead of their competitors.

Did you know that by 2024, the predicted global spend in the skincare industry will amount to $180 billion? The beauty industry has seen rapid growth that’s only been accelerated by the pandemic. Skincare brands are striving to deliver excitement to their customers including customizing ingredients to suit their skin, creating clean, cruelty-free products, being transparent about ingredients and in their delivery and fulfillment services. One brand that has mastered this soon after its inception is Dot & Key. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we have with us, Suyash Saraf, the Co-Founder of Dot & Key.

Tune into this podcast and listen to Suyash Saraf talk about:
— Dot & Key’s unconventional approach to skincare
— The change in shopping habits of Indian consumers around skincare
— The growth of the beauty market in India
— How D2C brands can leverage tech to push the limits
— How consumer’s specific needs become the gateway to product development at Dot & Key

India's retail landscape is currently witnessing a sea of change. Online shopping has now become a necessity rather than a convenience and with the adoption wave and growing sales, D2C brands have become consumer favourites in the last year. With digital stakes continually rising, D2C brands are bringing a new dimension in retail. In this episode of The Vue Podcast, we're in conversation with Snigdha Manchanda, founder & CEO of Tea Trunk - a premium D2C tea brand that’s crafting wellness teas for the new generation of health-conscious consumers.

Tune into this video podcast and listen to Snigdha Manchanda talk about:

- The growth and evolution of the D2C business model in the Indian market
- How the brand is educating consumers on conscious tea consumption and building a lifestyle around it
- The inside scoop behind creating some of Tea Trunk’s most innovative offerings
- The challenges that come with building a D2C brand
- How Tea Trunk crafts exceptionally exciting tea buying experiences

In today's world, digital innovation and sustainable approaches are at the heart of every business. Levi's is one such brand that has always been known for their one-of-a-kind innovation, especially around their digital efforts. With their best in class, brand immersive, digital eCommerce, the brand is looking to take sustainable shopper experience to a whole new level. Today, we're in conversation with Priya Buening, VP of Digital Operations at Levi Strauss & Co., talking to us about how the brand is betting on technology to steer the circular fashion model. Tune into this podcast and listen to her talk about:

- How Levi Strauss & Co creates genuine connection with consumers
- How the brand is using technology to engage with your shoppers better
- Why it is important to provide an experience that shoppers can really resonate with
- How sustainability has been an integral part of the brand
- The importance of winning over Gen-Z

Sustainability as a concept today is on its way to becoming completely mainstream. There's been a massive push, especially in fashion, to create sustainable, planet-friendly products that can outperform their fast fashion counterparts. It now forms the very core of many business models around the world. One such retail business is Vestiaire Collective. Based in the UK, they are one of the leading global marketplaces for pre-loved fashion. The platform is dedicated to transforming the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by promoting the circular fashion movement as an alternative to overconsumption and the wasteful practices of the fast fashion industry. Meet Dounia Wone, the Chief Sustainability and Inclusion Officer at Vestiaire Collective. In this episode, she shares fascinating insights about the brand's vision, why sustainability is a non-negotiable and how they are changing shopping mindsets to being thrift and second-hand first and so much more! Tune into this video podcast and listen to her talk about:

- Vestiaire Collective’s vision for sustainability and their approach to it
- The brand’s circular and sustainable business model initiatives
- The role of partnerships in promoting the concept of sustainability
- The new generation of sustainable shoppers
- How Vestiaire Collective and inclusivity go hand in hand
- The present state of the circular economy and what the future holds in store

Did you know that the cosmetic dentistry market is expected to grow from $21.9 billion in 2020 to $30.1 billion by 2025? Increased awareness and focus on aesthetics is a major factor for the demand for cosmetic dentistry to rapidly grow even now. Additionally, the prevalence of oral health disorders and rising dental tourism in emerging markets, makes it a very exciting space to watch out for. In this retail podcast, we have Julian Artopé, co-founder and CEO of Zenyum. Zenyum is a consumer-focused health care brand with a mission to help Asia smile through its range of 3D printed, invisible faces and cosmetic dental treatments, at very affordable prices. Tune into this episode of The Vue Podcast, and listen to Julian talk about:
- How the idea for Zenyum came about
- How Zenyum ensures affordable dental procedures by using technology
- The growth of cosmetic dentistry market and Zenyum’s product creation
- How the brand is investing in various technology for a seamless experience
- How Zenyum is turning into a lifestyle for people across Asia