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Fashion label Nude Lucy goes DTC: Inside the brand’s new strategy

Inside Retail

Nude Lucy was established by Glue Store’s wholesale arm Trend Imports in 2010 – initially as a t-shirt brand. At the moment, the plan is to continue building Nude Lucy’s profile in Australia, but longer term, Zibaee would like to take the brand overseas. From t-shirts to a total offer.

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“Our mission is to make retail fair”: Wolf & Badger CEO George Graham

Inside Retail

The UK-based online platform for independent and ethical brands Wolf & Badger opened its first bricks-and-mortar location in London in 2010, before adding stores in New York in 2017 and Los Angeles in 2022. Here, we speak with Wolf & Badger co-founder and CEO George Graham about his plans to continue driving global retail growth.

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Delivery management platform, Scurri, announces strategic UK hires to accelerate expansion

Retail Focus

Following its launch in 2010, Scurri has grown to a business that processed over €10bn worth of global shipments in 2022, with €15.3million investment raised to date from private angel investors, institutional VC investors and the Irish Government development fund, Enterprise Ireland.

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

Inside Retail

Neither parent company is currently planning bricks-and-mortar stores in the US. Technology has enhanced systems, processes, merchandise planning, staffing and data management for retailers looking to expand overseas while social media and the internet are providing more marketing options. Domino’s has more than 3800 stores.

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Sport and retail: How brands can leverage the buzz around the Matilda’s

Inside Retail

Business casualties According to Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, international sporting events can be an important part of the visitation strategies used by retail and hospitality businesses to drive increased traffic and expenditure. Major events can also play a disruptive role for retail,” Zahra said.

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Why July GM Zhoe Low is betting big on physical stores

Inside Retail

ZL: In the thick of lockdowns, I planned our US market entry strategy. She’s been in the game since 2010 and she took Showpo from her parents’ garage to a global brand. Go-To Skincare’s growth is a testament to her influence and the power of great branding and considered product strategy. ZL: Jane Lu from Showpo.

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“Building a brand from the ground up”: Inside LSKD’s San Diego expansion

Inside Retail

Here, we speak to founder and CEO Jason Daniel about the brand’s international strategy, e-commerce’s growing interest in physical retail, and doing more with less. We didn’t plan on opening an office, but our first US team member has been here for almost two years. JD: We don’t have any concrete plans yet, but we will.

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