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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors. However, another driver has been the imperative to respond to the erosion of market share by international retail brands that have entered the Australian market.

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Goop without Gwyneth: Ex-Hairhouse GM to launch online wellness platform

Inside Retail

While many online retailers today are moving to a marketplace model where the widest product range generally wins, Youtime plans to focus on quality over quantity. “In Terry plans to stock a mix of large and small brands in each category and says some major global players are already on board.

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Bailey Nelson CEO Nick Perry on growing from zero to 100 stores

Inside Retail

My business partner, Peter Winkle, and I were just trying to work out if there was actually a market for our concept. I remember going to OPSM and wondering where young people bought their eyewear, and I realised there was a gap in the market big enough to drive a truck through. At that point, there are 1 million things to do.

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“Not just about clothes”: Inside Song for the Mute’s Sydney flagship

Inside Retail

Launched in 2010, Song for the Mute has remained a fairly niche player in Australia’s fashion industry. We want people to come in and understand both the concept of the brand, and why we do what we do.” We really want to make sure we understand it before we make the next move, but we do have plans to expand the retail program overseas.

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“A perfect storm”: How mochi ice cream brand Little Moons blew up on TikTok

Inside Retail

Inside Retail: Firstly, can you tell me a bit about the concept of Little Moons? Howard Wong: I co-founded Little Moons in 2010 with my sister, Vivien. So Australia was always a potentially great market for us – though we didn’t have any immediate plans to launch here. IR: What are your plans moving forward?

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What’s the Guochao trend and what does it mean for global brands in China?

Inside Retail

This policy was established to shift China’s manufacturing-led economy to a more consumption-based economy due to the country’s falling GDP value between 2007 and 2010. Nike, the biggest sports brands in the world, has been losing its market share to local Chinese competitors, Li Ning and Anta, due to the Guochao trend.

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Roberto Monti Named CEO of Arper

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In Arper, Roberto Monti will lead the definition and development of the company’s strategic growth plans. From 2014 to 2017, he was president of IKEA Concept, where he led the development of the Brand Concept and its implementation in retail stores worldwide. From 2004 to 2010, he was CEO & Country Manager of Ikea Italia.