Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Last week, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider joined Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra on the ARA podcast about how he began his career in retail, what a typical day looks like for him – and why he reckons he has the best retail job in the country. They were happy to take me on as a regional manager in Victoria.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The move marks the end of the company’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia, shifting focus to the Australian market for the foreseeable future. I started this business in 2007 and we’ve worked tirelessly over the last 15 years to build it so it’s great to be back to 100 per cent ownership. I’m very excited.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

We spoke to Supergoop general manager of APAC, Natalia Obolensky, about reaching customers in Asia and the opportunities for growth in this part of the world. She founded it in 2007 off the back of a close friend of hers getting diagnosed with skin cancer. Inside Retail : Can you tell me about the Supergoop brand?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Here, Chaya, who acts as president of the uber-luxe fragrance business, explains the chemistry and synergy between him and Kurkdjian, the benefits of joining LVMH Group, the trends and challenges in the fragrance industry, how the brand is building its online revenue, plans for international growth, and the Parisian echoes in MFK’s physical stores.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2022

The first meal kit as we now know it was launched in Stockholm, Sweden in 2007 when Kicki Theander created Middagsfrid (roughly, ‘dinner peace’ in English) to help families enjoy home-cooked dinners without the logistics of meal planning and purchasing. Fast forward to the noughties. It sold out in six days.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

Chop and change Acquired in 2007 along with Coles and Kmart, Target started off in a strong position in Wesfarmers’ stable. Wesfarmers ultimately didn’t move forward with that plan, and instead decided to double down and invest in Kmart and Target independently. We’ve done a lot of listening to customers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

Alquemie Group, which operates Ginger & Smart, Surfstitch and AG Lego certified stores in Australia and New Zealand, has recently appointed Kerry Cusack as managing director of vertical brands [pictured, right]. Prior to that, she was general manager of PAS Group’s Bondi Bather and Jets Swimwear. She joined Alquemie last month.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2023

First Nations people have largely been mistreated by the government since the dawn of colonial Australia, and previous efforts to create a bridge have inevitably been scrapped by subsequent governments , such as the National Indigenous Council and Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council, abolished in 2007 and 2019 respectively.

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Design Wanted

MAY 13, 2021

Because of this, leaders aren’t aligned and they don’t support the investment in brand development and management. “ Motto led Ninjas in Pyjamas’ 2021 global rebranding effort to support change management, drive ambitious growth goals, and inspire new fans – Images courtesy of Motto. Potential is never fully realized.”

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Robinson Meyer

DECEMBER 8, 2021

He has just published an interesting and unusual new book about it— Speed and Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now. He cited it in his 2007 TED Talk, in which he declared green technology to be “bigger than the internet … It could be the biggest economic opportunity of the 21st century.” You better fix it.’”

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