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Best & Less CEO Rodney Orrock steps aside on medical leave

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“Our business is in strong shape and the company remains focused on trading through the important Black Friday and Christmas trading periods and executing our growth strategy,” said Murray. “We Murray served as the group’s MD between 2012 and 2018 and again from 2019 to 2021. Prior to BLG, he was CEO and MD at Just Group.

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Why Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing e-bikes and retail partners

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It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Honing the product for growth Moving forward, Lekker’s strategy is to be fully impact-driven and its focus on e-bikes is a big part of this.

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Bailey Nelson ramps up expansion across the Tasman

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Peter Winkle, co-founder of Bailey Nelson, said the store expansion plan is part of the company’s strategy to increase its footprint in New Zealand. The brand, established in 2012, specialises in designer high-end frames. Each of the shopping centres houses more than 200 retailers.

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Bushbuck raising funds for an Australian expansion push

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Founded in 2012 by CEO Tim Dunn, Bushbuck is a hunting and outdoor brand that uses a direct-to-consumer business model. The company’s growth strategy includes building brand awareness, developing new products, and expanding its team members.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

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Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand. “We

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SMS marketing tips from Australia’s fastest-growing brands

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These Australian brands have told us exactly what prompted them to add SMS to their marketing strategy, along with which texting tactics have worked best for them so far. JSHealth is a leading wellness and lifestyle brand, founded in 2012 by Jessica Sepel, three-time best-selling health author. JSHealth Vitamins.

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“Pick up the rocks”: CEO on how donating $13 million of profits is good business

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The brand, which was founded by Griffiths, Danny Alexander and Jehan Ratnatunga, has donated 50 per cent of its profits since launching in 2012, helping over 400,000 people worldwide gain access to toilets and adequate sanitation in the developing world. What progress has Who Gives A Crap made towards its mission since being founded in 2012?

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