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A day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organised”

Inside Retail

I launched and established Rebecca Vallance in London in 2011, before returning home to Sydney to continue our expansion. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? RVG: Spending time with family and friends is what I love, and it helps keep me balanced. I also love travelling. RVG: Follow your gut.

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Bond-eye CEO: “Copy-cats are unable to do this which sets us apart”

Inside Retail

In 2011, Australian swimwear label Bond-eye re-entered the market, after taking a hiatus for several years to recalibrate. Brand identity for strong, scalable growth Today Bond-eye is known for its balance between function and aesthetic, impeccable quality and aspirational marketing campaigns.

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Qantas takes majority stake in online booking platform TripADeal

Inside Retail

Byron Bay-based TripADeal was founded by Norm Black and Richard Johnston in 2011 to specialise in packaged holiday travel with set itineraries including flights, hotel accommodation and tours. The company’s founders, along with private equity firm BGH Capital, which bought a stake in 2020, will continue to own the balance.

Balance 130
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Dick Smith, Burger King, David Jones: Is it third time lucky for Anchorage?

Inside Retail

Anchorage Capital, at best, added some finishing touches to Woolworths’ turnaround strategy and reworked the balance sheet for the sharemarket float. No more balance sheet shuffle . Dick Smith collapsed in January 2016 with debts of more than $390 million; Kogan acquired it from administrators for an undisclosed sum.

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How Petico aims to resurrect Singapore’s Perromart amid pet-care boom

Inside Retail

The deal marks Creador’s 50th investment since its establishment in 2011. Just like us, pets deserve wholesome and balanced nutrition, and we strive to meet this need by incorporating a significant amount of real meat and quality ingredients into our products,” he told Inside Retail. COPE invested in PWI in 2021.

Expansion 130
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What other retailers can learn from The Iconic’s approach to warehouse tech

Inside Retail

The data can highlight areas where a business is out of balance, shining a light on specifics and therefore avoiding a high capital, mass-transformation solution right away. From its inception in 2011, the tech-driven retailer has set the industry benchmarks for customer service and delivery.

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Kith creates "industrial ambiance" for its Williamsburg store

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Marble clads the snack bar "The industrial ambiance is balanced with lush oak trees outside, and an abundance of greenery spread throughout the store," the brand said. The designers oriented the entrance towards the plaza and placed garden boxes in the corners of the store to better connect it with the public space outside.

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