Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. But even for the top-tier brands in the market, billion-dollar retail acquisitions tend not to happen quickly.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

How involved will Anchorage be in the management of David Jones going forward? When TPG bought Myer as a venture capitalist, they went out to the market, they talked growth, they expanded Myer considerably, […] they attracted lots of investors in that early window and then [they took] money out of the company,” he told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Asia-Pacific CEO Josh Kilimnik will take on the ANZ CEO role, initially for 12 months, with the CEOs of Japan, Taiwan and the ASEAN markets continuing to report to him. Courtney was previously the executive general manager of Coles Express, and replaces outgoing head Darren Blackhurst, who is reported to be moving back to the United Kingdom.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Starting with one restaurant in Kenmore, he developed the business to over 120 international locations, before selling to the Retail Food Group for $30 million in 2012. Bonding over a love for Italian cuisine, the pair started selling fresh gnocchi at local markets. We have our [finger] on the pulse when it comes to real estate.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

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. In 2019 Drennan returned to The Iconic as marketing director of growth and strategy. Melissa Drennan trades The Iconic for Catch.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2022

Early predictions indicate that in the Australian market, Insider will invest $70 million over the next three years. The additional capital will be used to fuel rapid expansion, enhance the company’s core technology and scale local sales and marketing investments. 5 rating for 20 consecutive quarters.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

Anchorage struck gold with the $20 million acquisition of the Dick Smith consumer electronics chain from Woolworths Group in November 2012. Earlier, in 2011, Anchorage didn’t exactly give The Blackstone Group a robust business when it sold the Burger King fast food chain either, after spending two years implementing a turnaround plan.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Abloh trained as an architect and engineer in his early life, and transitioned to designing clothes in 2012. SurfStitch managing director Justin Hillberg steps down. The Alquemie Group remains in a very strong position with exciting plans for the future and a strong executive team that is focused on delivering growth.”.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, the company was thriving, with a stock price hovering around the US $170 mark and a market cap of around $50 billion. So, it’s not surprising that Peloton recently unveiled a plan to turn things around, including a brand relaunch, free app membership tier and new Peloton Gym feature.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2022

Data this week showed China’s economy slowed unexpectedly, prompting a central bank rate cut, while macroeconomic trends are disproportionately impacting the extra funds that those born between 1996 and 2012 might use to enter the world of luxury. Plan B for Gen Z? “In the U.S., There is good news for brands, however.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

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: I started out working with some retailers and selling at markets. Doing the markets was hard, but I learned so much about my customer.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

When Chinese collectables retailer Pop Mart launched a pop-up store at London Westfield in January of last year to test its concept in the UK, it expected the Asian diaspora to be its largest potential market demographic. We initially assumed it might not be easy to enter the UK market. The merchandise and the market.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

It could float as soon as this week through a merger with one of Altimeter Capital Management’s SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company), which is already listed on the stock market. The Grab IPO is unusual in that its listing on the stock market will be secured by merging with a SPAC. Why is Grab shunning a regular IPO?

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Global Shop

JUNE 30, 2023

Like most manufacturers, EMW has experienced a number of market fluctuations due to internal and external factors, the most recent being a downturn in the government contracts market due to significant budget cuts. The time savings with Global Shop Solutions have been tremendous,” says Lira.

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Retailing Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

At a much younger age, a greater percent of today’s population focuses on planning and shaping their physical, mental, and emotional health to ensure a robust and meaningful quality of life for their later years. A bit of creative thinking will produce ways for any business to tap into the general market interest in longevity.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2023

Here, Lesley Rulloda, vice president of global merchandising for NBA Asia, chats with Inside Retail about the organisation’s retail plans in the region, and how it is seeking to harness the success of, and huge support for, Australians in the NBA. Regarding the NBL, we certainly don’t view them as competitors. Is that being done already?

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Robinson Meyer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With control of the Senate, President Joe Biden will be able to appoint and confirm nominees and judges, allowing him to implement the IRA as planned. That the president could even try managing gas prices reflects a shift away from political wisdom. Managing the energy transition is going to be really hard.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2023

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. We’re experiencing a lot of growth offshore, the United States is our biggest market, and we’re moving into more natural retailers there, such as Sprouts.

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Parcel Pending

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

1,2 The challenge for convenience store owners, therefore, is implementing a business plan with strategies that increase retail sales, foot traffic, and profit margins. Of those born between 1997 and 2012, 62% have tried a new beverage during the past month. Parcel Pandemonium: Managing the Challenges of Growing e-Commerce.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

My business partner, Peter Winkle, and I were just trying to work out if there was actually a market for our concept. I remember going to OPSM and wondering where young people bought their eyewear, and I realised there was a gap in the market big enough to drive a truck through. IR: Can you tell us a bit about how each market differs?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

Alquemie Group, which operates Ginger & Smart, Surfstitch and AG Lego certified stores in Australia and New Zealand, has recently appointed Kerry Cusack as managing director of vertical brands [pictured, right]. Prior to that, she was general manager of PAS Group’s Bondi Bather and Jets Swimwear. She joined Alquemie last month.

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