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Woolies blocks Wesfarmers’ plans for API with $872 million bid

Inside Retail

Woolworth’s play is the latest in a string of acquisition offers for API, from a proposed merger with Sigma in 2018 , to an offer of acquisition from Wesfarmers in 2021 , which was rivalled by Sigma , and now Woolworths. The post Woolies blocks Wesfarmers’ plans for API with $872 million bid appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Woolies blocks Wesfarmers’ plans for API with $872 million bid

Inside Retail

Woolworth’s play is the latest in a string of acquisition offers for API, from a proposed merger with Sigma in 2018 , to an offer of acquisition from Wesfarmers in 2021 , which was rivalled by Sigma , and now Woolworths. The post Woolies blocks Wesfarmers’ plans for API with $872 million bid appeared first on Inside Retail.

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

Inside Retail

Its valuation surged to over US$4 billion on its first day of trading in November 2021. Two-and-a-half years post-initial public offering (IPO), the company’s market capitalisation had diminished to about US$116 million in after-hours trading on March 12, and it had less than US$130 million in cash on its balance sheet.

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Inside Scotch & Soda’s plans for world domination

Inside Retail

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. IR: How are you planning to grow the brand in Asia Pacific? SJ: We realise that most of the impact comes from the materials we use.

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Integrated Business Planning could be key to streamlining your business operations

Inside Retail

As customer expectations change beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s come into stark focus that most businesses need to re-evaluate the way they plan and run their operations. With an even more competitive environment brewing in 2021, now is the time to better integrate operations into a smoother, more visible model.

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Sneakers for all: How online marketplace Kicks Crew plans to take over the world

Inside Retail

The online platform came into existence in January of 2021. “We Currently, the Womens’ Nike Panda Dunks, New Balance 550’s and the Nike x Jacquemus collaboration are some of the top trending shoes on the platform that align with these global trends,” he said. We are dual headquartered, in LA and in Hong Kong.

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Sneakers for all: How online marketplace Kicks Crew plans to take over the world

Inside Retail

The online platform came into existence in January of 2021. “We Currently, the Womens’ Nike Panda Dunks, New Balance 550’s and the Nike x Jacquemus collaboration are some of the top trending shoes on the platform that align with these global trends,” he said. We are dual headquartered, in LA and in Hong Kong.

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