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Kivari, born in a market, opens two more stores

Inside Retail

This takes its network of boutiques in major locations to six, with further stores planned as the company expands. The brand has its roots in a local market in Burleigh. Kivari, founded in 2014 by Kirstin-Lee Keysers, offers coastal-inspired designs that merge feminine, elevated trends with craftsmanship.

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. She can instruct marketers on leading by example and practicing what they advocate for.

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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. Beyond this, Belles has set its sights on international markets.

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Inside Brosa’s plan to capture even more of the online furniture market

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Online furniture brand Brosa is ramping up its marketing activities and expanding into adjacent product categories, such as outdoor furniture and home decor, as it seeks to capitalise on the rapid increase in online shopping during Covid-19. Curated range. We’ve always taken a curated approach.

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Canadian plant-based restaurant chain Copper Branch heads Down Under

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Copper Branch, the Canadian restaurant chain, is to expand into Australia and New Zealand with the first restaurant planned for Melbourne. . The first Copper Branch in Australia will open late this month, offering a plant-based cuisine, with plans to expand across the country in the coming years.

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Bain Capital sells Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers parent

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We were attracted by Retail Zoo as a strong platform in the food retail sector, with market-leading brands in Boost and Betty’s,” said Georgina Varley, MD at Adamantem. Bain Captial bought a major stake in Retail Zoo in 2014 for about $185 million from The Riverside Company.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

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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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