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

Inside Retail

Despite some unsuccessful forays beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand by some retailers, there is increasing optimism about global expansion. Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors.

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Locals rebuff invaders: Inside Vietnam’s convenience stores war

Inside Retail

A decade ago, convenience stores were a rare sight in Vietnam, where the vast majority of the population was used to shopping in traditional markets or mom-and-pop stores for everyday grocery needs. In recent years, the nation’s convenience store market has seen rapid escalation – and sophistication – in the larger cities.

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The lowdown on Central Group – reported new owner of Selfridges

Inside Retail

It was revitalised in the 1990s under the direction of Vittorio Radice, who now runs the Rinascente chain for Central Group, and was crowned Best Department Store in the World four times between 2010 and 2018. Selfridges are a destination retailer and tourist attraction on top of simply being a department store,” he pointed out.

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‘Gen Z wants to see change’: Princess Polly’s journey towards diversity and inclusion

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : Can you give me a quick snapshot of what Princess Polly is like? Kim Zorn: Princess Polly’s story started around 2010 from a beachside apartment on Australia’s Gold Coast. That’s when we really burst onto the retail scene. We just launched our UK page, so we’re tackling the European market, too.

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Analysis: Will the market pay 7-Eleven’s $2 billion asking price?

Inside Retail

The 7-Eleven Holdings board’s decision to seek a buyer for its network of about 750 retail outlets continues a seismic restructuring of the convenience retail market in Australia. The decision by the leading retail franchisor and Australia’s largest private company in fuel sales should have caught no one by surprise.

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Why digitally native brands are opening brick-and-mortar stores

Greater Group

Let’s take a look at some of the most innovative and inspiring physical retail case studies from new and upcoming brands. The luggage and travel accessories retailer, Away, was founded in New York in 2015 as an exclusively online brand. Warby Parker.