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Papier’s Taymoor Atighetchi talks omnichannel retail and global expansion

Inside Retail

Papier is a British online stationery brand founded in 2015 that has since taken the world by storm. It’s proof that saying no to something doesn’t have to mean it’s forever and it allowed us the space to set up processes for us to implement ahead of further global expansion. Inside Retail : How did the idea for Papier come about?

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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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Vietnam’s Vincom shifts focus from expansion to upgrades

Inside Retail

Just two new openings are planned for this year: VMM Grand Park, a Mega Mall in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City; and a Vincom Plaza in Ha Giang in the far north, near the Chinese border. The slowdown in openings is understandable after a breathtaking four-year period from 2015-19 when Vincom opened more than 50 malls.

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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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Activewear unicorn Vuori heads Down Under in global rollout

Inside Retail

South California activewear label Vuori has outlined its plan to enter Australia and six other countries, its first international venture since inception. . The expansion follows years of explosive growth and a US$400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, which took its value to $4 billion as of last October. .

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Expansion and acquisitions in the rapid delivery market

E Delevry

Expansion and acquisition are on the cards for rapid delivery firms Getir and Gorillas. Getir has announced a UK expansion, while has Gorillas announced it is in acquisition talks with a French company. Turkish firm Getir launched in London last year and plans to add a further 6,000 staff to its exciting 4,000 strong workforce.

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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. After streamlining its business back to a direct-to-consumer model, Same is now ready to venture into new markets with its first global expansion into Australia. “As

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