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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

Since launching in Melbourne in 2014, Belles Hot Chicken (Belles) has grown to six existing locations, including a new opening in Bondi, Sydney, a few weeks ago, and is now looking to raise between $1 million and $2 million to fund further expansion. National and international expansion.

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Bain Capital sells Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers parent

Inside Retail

Upon completion of the deal, Retail Zoo’s new investment partner will own a majority of the business and partner with the existing management team led by Nishad Alani, CEO of Retail Zoo. “We The acquisition is expected to further boost Retail Zoo’s expansion. The value of the deal was reported to be worth about $350 million.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. With the new role, Steele is in charge of the brand’s expansion, including concentrating on regional growth, establishing convenience partnerships, as well as investing in e-commerce and digital platforms.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

Inside Retail

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. The online marketplace model is a key part of Prainito’s plan to take Robinsons back to its roots as a value player.

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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

Inside Retail

The brand was co-founded in 2014 by best friends Sarah Miller and Jessie Gargan, who were 23 and 26, respectively, at the time. Growing the team for global expansion Currently, Nakedvice sells products online and in-store through its Melbourne Flagship in Abbotsford, which serves as a destination location for customers.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

In 2014, it formed a strategic partnership with Tencent, giving JD exclusive access to the tech giant’s WeChat and Mobile QQ platforms, and became China’s first major e-commerce company to list on the NASDAQ stock exchange. It’s a 20-year plan, which is likely to cover multiple economic cycles.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Aussie retail giant Barbeques Galore has just beefed up its team, welcoming on board Steve Gardner as general manager, retail and Rosie Alford as general manager, product. Eco-friendly lifestyle online retailer Flora and Fauna has just hired Nadia Lotter as general manager. BBQ Galore fires up new team.