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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

million) in revenue last year, the fashion brand was unable to keep its operations afloat due to “severe cash flow issues” caused by the pandemic, along with the impact of the war in Ukraine and inflation. The brand’s products are distributed by 7000 retailers globally and it operates 252 of its own stores outside its home market.

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How Kogan is using real-time data to improve decision making

Inside Retail

Returns and things like that take time to flow in, whereas reviews can happen very quickly.”. Similarly, Kogan’s marketing team now has access to real-time logistics and inventory information, so it can decide which products and categories to promote and when.

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Why Europe Can’t Kick Russian Gas

Robinson Meyer

But now, in the European gas market, two more things have changed over the past 10, 15 years. And because of the declining production of Europe, but also because of a number of shocks you had in 2006—when the Russians and the Ukrainians fought for the first time over contract terms—you also have a much greater awareness of security of supply.

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The future of green finance in the UK: UK Government publishes updated Green Finance Strategy

Eye on ESG

The Strategy, which updates the UK’s 2019 Green Finance Strategy , outlines how “ continued UK leadership on green finance will cement the UK’s place at the forefront of this growing global market, and how we will mobilise the investment needed to meet our climate and nature objectives “.

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Leading the way to global dominance!

Design Middleeast

I have been with Sedar since 2006, and since then embarked on various ventures within the company, leading processes such as manufacturing, operations, and strategic planning in addition to leading design innovations. We recognise that each market has its own set of interests and tastes.

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What’s the business value of design? – Interview with digital product designer Mario Maruffi

Design Wanted

At 15 years old, I found myself helping my parents and other small local businesses with their company websites as well as doing digital marketing for them. These processes can help teams better understand the market, uncover user insights, iterate and learn through rapid prototyping, understand technical constraints, and more.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

Inside Retail

Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. Coleman added that the brand has innovated with regard to its marketing, product and creative direction, which has enabled it to remain relevant within the international landscape. “We

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