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Meet the luxury swim label taking over beaches from California to Bondi

Inside Retail

When Shea Marie launched swimwear label Same back in 2015 there was no blueprint or incubator to help convert her influence into a brand. Resort wear and cruise lines have long been profitable arms of legacy designer houses but their high-end approach to swim isn’t accessible to customers.

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Sweet success: retro-inspired gelato chain Piccolina gears up for growth

Inside Retail

Melbourne-based gelato chain Piccolina Gelateria is set to move into a new production facility next month to facilitate its future growth, which could include interstate expansion. The business has had to turn down opportunities because, logistically, it couldn’t bring a new product line or concept to the table.

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Breaking down the clever approach to Chemist Warehouse’s public listing

Inside Retail

Sigma Healthcare is a full-line wholesale and distribution business with a pharmaceutical network consisting of over 1200 branded and independent retailers including Amcal, Discount Drug Stores, Guardian pharmacies and PharmaSave. Prior to this, the business had been selling online in the country since 2015.

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Why the “stars are aligning” for a successful return of Marc Jacobs Beauty

Inside Retail

Nabi, the beauty line is expected to debut in two to three years. Outwardly, the beauty line appeared to be thriving, but the broader Marc Jacobs business was on shaky ground. In 2015, the more financially accessible Marc by Marc Jacobs line was pulled back, and LVMH shut down the brand’s menswear department in 2017.

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TUDOR Watches to open new flagship store in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Today, the TUDOR collection includes flagship lines such as Black Bay, Pelagos, Glamour and 1926. Since 2015, TUDOR has offered exclusive mechanical Manufacture calibres with varied functions. We are excited to showcase the brand’s unmistakable design aesthetic as part of our Covent Garden expansion plan.”.

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. From Warby Parker, Allbirds and others; the CEO touts the new cash to fund capex and store expansion.

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Lululemon hits its stride in Asia amid ambitious global growth plans

Inside Retail

In the heart of Hong Kong, where the bustling finance world meets the city’s rich tapestry of artistic expression, Lululemon’s flagship store at IFC mall stands as a testament to the brand’s evolution since it opened its doors in 2015. billion to US$12.5 billion by 2026,” Pope noted.

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