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Bushbuck raising funds for an Australian expansion push

Inside Retail

Following the success of fellow Kiwi outdoor brand Kathmandu , outdoor clothing brand Bushbuck is raising equity to speed up its expansion in Australia. Founded in 2012 by CEO Tim Dunn, Bushbuck is a hunting and outdoor brand that uses a direct-to-consumer business model.

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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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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

7-Eleven names new general manager of channel. Fiona Hayes (pictured) has been appointed 7-Eleven’s general manager of channel, following almost three decades at Telstra. Du Retail joined L’Oreal France in 1996 and has worked in a variety of fields, including management, operations, finance, and e-commerce.

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

Inside Retail

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. As consumers have tightened their wallets, they have become more selective.

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Peloton seeks a return to profitability with rebrand and membership drive

Inside Retail

For anyone, anywhere According to Amanda Gilmore, Peloton Australia’s country manager, the company has always recognised that customers value the convenience of Peloton and the access it gives them to live, on-demand fitness content. According to Gilmore, the company is well-positioned to keep up with changing consumer behaviour.

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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. Pop Mart, which describes itself as an “art toy store”, might seem an unusual concept to a Western consumer. Better expansion, step by step. But not now.

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Raising the bar: How Ethique is leading the way on plasticless hygiene

Inside Retail

From a shampoo bar made in a New Zealand kitchen in 2012 to an international, values-led business, Ethique has championed climate friendly values from the very beginning. It’s good to see that the shampoo and conditioner bar segment as a whole is growing quite dramatically, it’s really showing that consumer demand.

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