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How L’Occitane’s Dr Vranjes Firenze aims to grow in Australia and beyond

Inside Retail

Dr Vranjes Firenze’s launch in the Australian market last December through a partnership with David Jones could be a sign of further global expansion to come, following L’Occitane Group’s recent acquisition of the luxury Italian home fragrance brand. L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012.

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How Aussie gumboot brand Merry People is taking on industry giants

Inside Retail

Melbourne-based gumboot label Merry People was born in 2012 after founder Danielle Holloway found the that she couldn’t find a pair of gumboots suitable to her needs. DH: It’s more of a personal thing, but I became a mum, and learning to balance being a founder and CEO and a mum has been a bit of a challenge.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

Inside Retail

That UK story has led to more and more successful expansion – East and West – that has helped turn a retailer of various personal items into a global toy empire. The gender balance of Pop Mart customers is split 70:30 towards women, and the majority of purchasers are aged 16 to 35. Better expansion, step by step. But not now.

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