Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Under the leadership of the brand’s marketing director Nick Jackson, the third generation of the family to run the business, Peter Jackson has rolled out a new e-commerce platform, which supports a seamless omnichannel experience for customers across all touchpoints. So, we see value in our marketing efforts through that scale.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Founded by Rosie Iffla and Christine Tang-Corte in 2012, the brand’s minimalistic style of swimwear has previously only been available online or via selected resellers. . It also affords the founders more back-of-office space to manage its growing wholesale and online business. Image: Fella x Rory Gardiner.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2023

As part of the arrangement, Glow obtained 51 per cent ownership of Cargo Crew, with the brand retaining full management control. Its new partnership with Glow Capital Partners is set to further accelerate its growth into new markets. The partnership with Glow Capital is the next natural step for our business,” Rodgers said. “We

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The first, a Melbourne radio interview defending Woolworths’ decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise, and the second, an ABC Four Corners exchange on competition in the grocery market.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Joining the company in 2012, Liu has held several leadership positions, including VP of Digital Ventures. He had reportedly overseen double-digit growth in L’Oreal Italy over a three-year period.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dr Vranjes Firenze’s launch in the Australian market last December through a partnership with David Jones could be a sign of further global expansion to come, following L’Occitane Group’s recent acquisition of the luxury Italian home fragrance brand. L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

On Friday, JB Hi-Fi Group CEO Richard Murray officially left the consumer electronics company, where he has held various roles for the past 18 years, to lead Solomon Lew’s Premier Retail business; Terry Smart, previously managing director of The Good Guys and CEO of JB Hi-Fi, took over the top position.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2022

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries has reportedly partnered with US private equity fund Apollo Global Management to buy a majority stake in UK-headquartered health & beauty retail chain Boots. Initially, private equity companies Bain Capital and CVC Capital ran the numbers before pulling out.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Murray was the group’s MD from 2012 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021. Best & Less says it will provide further updates to the market once details of Orrock’s return are known, or when its first-half results are announced in February. Prior to joining Best & Less, he served as CEO and MD of Just Group.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

How involved will Anchorage be in the management of David Jones going forward? When TPG bought Myer as a venture capitalist, they went out to the market, they talked growth, they expanded Myer considerably, […] they attracted lots of investors in that early window and then [they took] money out of the company,” he told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Asia-Pacific CEO Josh Kilimnik will take on the ANZ CEO role, initially for 12 months, with the CEOs of Japan, Taiwan and the ASEAN markets continuing to report to him. Courtney was previously the executive general manager of Coles Express, and replaces outgoing head Darren Blackhurst, who is reported to be moving back to the United Kingdom.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. But even for the top-tier brands in the market, billion-dollar retail acquisitions tend not to happen quickly.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2022

Early predictions indicate that in the Australian market, Insider will invest $70 million over the next three years. The additional capital will be used to fuel rapid expansion, enhance the company’s core technology and scale local sales and marketing investments. 5 rating for 20 consecutive quarters.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

7-Eleven names new general manager of channel. Fiona Hayes (pictured) has been appointed 7-Eleven’s general manager of channel, following almost three decades at Telstra. In 2019 Drennan returned to The Iconic as marketing director of growth and strategy. L’Oreal Korea names Samuel de Retail as its new CEO.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

Born between 1995 and 2012, these consumers have grown up with the internet, social media, and influencers, and, by and large, they want different things from brands and businesses than older generations. The brand’s marketing manager, Madeline Youngman, is part of Gen Z and “lives and breathes TikTok.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2021

Stephen Jones, Somerdale International’s managing director, believes the deal will provide a further boost to sales. The business works closely with Mayers Fine Food, distributing through its supply chain to retail customers such as Woolworths, Coles and Costco, and in 2012 established a permanent office in Australia.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2023

We recently sat down with David Sylvester, the executive vice president of global retail at Las Vegas Sands Corporation, for his thoughts on his career thus far and how he keeps himself grounded while at the same time managing a dizzying array of responsibilities. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Abloh trained as an architect and engineer in his early life, and transitioned to designing clothes in 2012. SurfStitch managing director Justin Hillberg steps down. Hillberg joined SurfStitch as merchandise manager in 2014, before becoming general manager in 2015 and managing director in 2018.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Starting with one restaurant in Kenmore, he developed the business to over 120 international locations, before selling to the Retail Food Group for $30 million in 2012. Bonding over a love for Italian cuisine, the pair started selling fresh gnocchi at local markets. We have our [finger] on the pulse when it comes to real estate.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

Anchorage struck gold with the $20 million acquisition of the Dick Smith consumer electronics chain from Woolworths Group in November 2012. After the ownership change, Burger King made a $2 million loss in 2012, a $4 million loss in 2013, and a $7.5 In fact, for the private equity firm, chances have been plentiful.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

She brings over 20 years of global PR and marketing communications experience across Asia, the US and Europe. She volunteered at the 2005 Singapore Olympic Congress and Team Singapore activities at the 2012 London Olympics. Evelyn Tay is the VP of communications and public affairs for sustainability at Foodpanda for the APAC region.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2021

Fast forward to today and the recommerce market is booming, thanks to a generational mindset shift combined with changes wrought by the global health pandemic that are driving consumers to adopt more sustainable shopping habits. All of which helped fuel a change in societal attitudes where the ownership of pre-owned goods is concerned.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, the company was thriving, with a stock price hovering around the US $170 mark and a market cap of around $50 billion. Chris Gilroy, a brand turnaround expert and former marketing director at Decathlon UK, believes that the new brand strategy will give Peloton much broader appeal, beyond just bikes. “It’s

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Before joining The Bay, Nairn held senior management roles across leading Australian retail brands including Kikki K, David Jones, Country Road Group, Aquila and the Witchery Group. Beccari joined LVMH as executive vice president of marketing and communications for Louis Vuitton before being appointed as chairman and CEO of Fendi in 2012.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

Melbourne-based gumboot label Merry People was born in 2012 after founder Danielle Holloway found the that she couldn’t find a pair of gumboots suitable to her needs. DH: I started out working with some retailers and selling at markets. Doing the markets was hard, but I learned so much about my customer.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Officeworks’ managing director Sarah Hunter said she was delighted to welcome Busse to the business at what is a very exciting time for the business and its growing technology team. Murray was the group’s MD from 2012 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Best & Less, he served as CEO and MD of Just Group.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2022

In the past two years, we have seen a seismic shift in the way consumers in Southeast Asia purchase technology,” Alex Tan, managing director for HP Malaysia told Inside Retail. Due to the pandemic, Malaysians have been relying heavily on online purchasing, to ensure they have the right technology to support the ‘work from home’ way of life.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

It could float as soon as this week through a merger with one of Altimeter Capital Management’s SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company), which is already listed on the stock market. The Grab IPO is unusual in that its listing on the stock market will be secured by merging with a SPAC. Why is Grab shunning a regular IPO?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ikea’s partnership with social entrepreneurs was first established in 2012, and last financial year, nearly 50 products made in partnership with social entrepreneurs were sold in 54 markets. “We But she says it’s important that inclusive hiring practises are sincere and not simply a marketing exercise. Raising the bar.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2022

Data this week showed China’s economy slowed unexpectedly, prompting a central bank rate cut, while macroeconomic trends are disproportionately impacting the extra funds that those born between 1996 and 2012 might use to enter the world of luxury. “In the U.S., Oliver Wyman declined to name the brands it surveyed.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Launched back in 2012 by Griffiths and co-founders Jehan Ratnatunga and Danny Alexander, Who Gives a Crap first got off the ground after a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo — a campaign that saw Griffiths himself perched on a toilet for 50 hours , until the business hit its minimum target.

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Global Shop

JUNE 30, 2023

Like most manufacturers, EMW has experienced a number of market fluctuations due to internal and external factors, the most recent being a downturn in the government contracts market due to significant budget cuts. The time savings with Global Shop Solutions have been tremendous,” says Lira.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In Thailand, the Makro-Lotus’s combination is now very much the dominant retail player in the large-format grocery segment, and competes fiercely with market leader 7-Eleven, Central Retail’s Family Mart, and Big C smaller formats at the convenience end of the market.

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Retailing Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A bit of creative thinking will produce ways for any business to tap into the general market interest in longevity. Gen Z members are born between 1997 and 2012 and are currently between 9 and 24 years old (nearly 68 million in the U.S.) This change alone can quickly reflect in your bottom line. But what is hyper-personalization?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 4, 2024

After officially launching in 2012, Pittman recently opened Bo & Luca’s first store in Brisbane, Australia, after years of building its global presence. We managed to have all of the gowns remade and sent out in time for all of our brides’ wedding dates. It’s the more commercial side of our business.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

When Chinese collectables retailer Pop Mart launched a pop-up store at London Westfield in January of last year to test its concept in the UK, it expected the Asian diaspora to be its largest potential market demographic. We initially assumed it might not be easy to enter the UK market. The merchandise and the market.

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