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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

In contrast, he said, the current e-commerce site is “like one of our premium flagships and something we’re really proud of”. The brand offers international shipping for online orders but does not plan to invest in brick-and-mortar retail overseas as part of the next phase of the growth strategy. “We’re

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

Inside Retail

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. In contrast, “the reacquisition was very quick, which is the case when buying businesses out of administration.

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Optimism in the logistics sector at highest since 2015 despite challenges

E Delevry

in contrast to last year’s Index when confidence fell to its lowest level since 2012 amid heightened Brexit and Covid uncertainty. Improved clarity and visibility around navigating Brexit and Covid when compared to last year is part of the reason for the optimism, allowing operators to make future investment plans, the Index claims.

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Analysis: The rise and rise of Southeast Asian tech giant Grab

Inside Retail

The company was founded as a ride-hailing app in Malaysia in 2012, but quickly expanded into other Southeast Asian markets. Grab’s food deliveries are forecast to break even during 2021, in sharp contrast to the losses racked up by Deliveroo. Along the way it saw off some formidable competition, with Uber exiting the region in 2018.

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Glossier’s Los Angeles store takes cues from Hollywood studios

Dezeen

L-shaped in plan, the store stretches along Melrose Avenue and West Knoll Drive in West Hollywood. In the centre of the room is a circular "wet bar" wrapped in brushed aluminium – a material meant to contrast with the store's plastered walls. The company plans to offer concerts, farmers' markets and other events in the space.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

Inside Retail

Around 2012, Wang had already recognised the popularity of toys in his stores. Typically, these collections are planned a year in advance of launch and take 10 months to develop. We plan to expand these collaborations globally,” Moon said. “I Fifty new stores are planned by the international division by year’s end.

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Deniz Aktay and the potential of hyper-realistic furniture renders

Design Wanted

Aktay graduated in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Stuttgart in 2012 and while he might be an up-and-coming designer, he’s already established himself as a furniture rendering superstar. In my opinion, this contrast qualifies for a good visualisation.”. How is CGI transforming product design?

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