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Nere and far: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan talks UK expansion

Inside Retail

In an interview with Inside Retail , McGahan discussed what the UK expansion would look like, and what’s in store for the recently rebranded company as it explores broader horizons. Inside Retail : Can you tell me about Nere, and how it’s progressed since it launched in Australia and New Zealand in July 2022?

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

Inside Retail

In a call with analysts on March 12, Zwillinger stated that the company plans to close between 10 and 15 underperforming US stores in 2024, about a third of its total number. Allbirds went from having 22 brick-and-mortar global stores in 2020, to 35 in 2022, before rapidly ending up with 58 locations by the end of 2022.

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Why international stores are key to Costco’s future growth

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per cent, about the same as for 2022. Store growth for Costco going forward will be focused more away from the US than domestically because of decreasing opportunities for expansion at home. Costco then will be increasingly looking beyond its home base for expansion opportunities. per cent in 2022.

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From shop floor to Reebok Pacific GM: Ashley Sampson’s career journey

Inside Retail

As general manager of Reebok Pacific, Ashley Sampson is responsible for growing the footwear brand’s presence in Australia, New Zealand and beyond through store expansion, clinching major partnerships and nurturing the local team. IR: What are some of your career highlights so far, and what do you love about your job?

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

He will take up the role on January 17, 2022. George has been with Heinemann for a number of years and brings with him a depth and breadth of experience in our sector, both from the brand and retailer perspective. Kathmandu hires international team to lead expansion. Walmart to hire over 3000 drivers.

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Coffee and home delivery: How food-service spending is changing in Apac

Inside Retail

In 2022, consumer habits started to shift in a massive way, with many tightening their purse strings and only spending on more novel experiences that benefited cafes and bars,” she noted. They will be offering their products at affordable prices, and the strong financial backing of these coffee brands has also fuelled their expansion rapidly.

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Why Thailand’s rainy season is a double-edged sword for its DIY chains

Inside Retail

per cent over the first six months of 2022. The growth was partly assisted by the opening of eight net new stores since mid-2022, and five more are planned for the second half of this year. These results have not deterred the company from its expansion plans. billion baht (US$1.1 billion), an increase of 9.3

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