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

Inside Retail

This is a key part of the brand’s expansion, but it doesn’t mean stores will carry less stock. In 2013, the business expanded nationally when it opened its first store outside of Victoria in Adelaide’s Rundle Place. And then Peter had a flair for menswear,” Jackson, who is the son of the founder’s nephew, said.

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H&M puts sustainability, experiential services and customer experience at the heart of their new Angel Central store

Retail Focus

H&M Angel Central “ will create a welcoming, modern and meaningful shopping experience where style, creativity and culture are celebrated,” says H&M UK & IE Expansion Manager, Christopher Clare. Christopher Clare, Expansion Manager for H&M U.K. &

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Akeneo Appoints Mark Holenstein as Chief Operating Officer

Retail Focus

Akeneo , the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management (PIM), announced today the appointment of ecommerce and PIM veteran, Mark Holenstein, as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

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. Du Retail joined L’Oreal France in 1996 and has worked in a variety of fields, including management, operations, finance, and e-commerce.

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How Geedup has succeeded by ignoring the ‘rules’ of modern retail

Inside Retail

With annual revenue now topping $20 million, and growing 150 per cent year on year, Geedup is starting to eye opportunities for overseas expansion. We’re not even running at full capacity – that’s the scary part,” Geedup’s general manager Trevene (TK) Patrick said at Retail Fest, an industry event, in March.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Norris said the appointment of “four exceptional businesspeople” will take Aje Collective to new heights as the company pursues ongoing domestic expansion and offshore growth. The latter will be taken over by the company’s current e-commerce manager, Charlie Ganzen.

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Skincare brand Frank Body eyes China with private equity backing

Inside Retail

The business, which was set up by five friends at a coffee shop back in 2013, will continue to be independently owned and all the co-founders still retain a controlling interest.

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