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CBRE Investment Management secures Aldi for key unit in Fulham Broadway

Retail Times

CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has announced that it has signed supermarket chain, Aldi in Fulham Broadway Retail Centre. This comes after the destination has undergone a transformative year following investment by CBRE IM and a range of new additions to the centre line-up.

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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors. A mix of local alongside seasoned brand-savvy Australian management is desirable for corporate stores and franchise or licensed operations.

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Is now the time to go direct to consumer?

Inside Retail

Founded in 2010, the brand opened its first store in 2013 after capitalising on direct online sales. Remember it’s your reputation on the line more than theirs, so you can’t fob it off. In 2021, co-founder Michael Dubin said: “It’s easy and affordable to spin up a DTC site right now.” Where to start?

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The challenge of continually improving: Why Tinyme’s Ben Hare loves his job

Inside Retail

The strategic genius A lot has changed since Ben Hare first entered the e-commerce industry to join Tinyme, a mass-customisation brand that makes personalised kids’ products, in 2010. “My I was staggered at the lack of focus below the top line at that point in time,” Hare recalled.

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LabTech ramps up Hawley Wharf Camden lettings with cult skateboarding brand amongst 9 independents

Retail Focus

Menswear and homeware brand, Article , will also be opening with lines from the likes of Patagonia, Folk, Carhartt-WIP, and Universal Works, as well womenswear boutique Sugar + Style , adding independent, fashion-led flair to the emerging development.

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Rising sales and customer searches: Has Glossier made a comeback?

Inside Retail

Into The Gloss was launched in 2010 and would serve as the inspiration for the similar-sounding beauty brand that Weiss would launch just four years later. According to Addison Cain, beauty strategy and innovation manager at Spate, a consumer behavior and trend analysis company, Glossier has seen a boom in business since launching at Sephora.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

The company began offering general merchandise in 2008, transforming JD from an electronics retailer to a full-fledged e-commerce platform, and launched an online marketplace platform in 2010. The company will strive to deliver over RMB 3 trillion in benefits to front-line employees, increasing the income of 100 million farmers.

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