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How H&M took workforce planning to the next level

Inside Retail

At fashion retail giant H&M group, workforce planning has become a critical part of daily activity. The creation of H&M’s workforce planning system began back in 2012 when the company deployed Board to track the performance of individual stores. The company operates some 4950 stores and has 126,000 employees.

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Adelaide plans $250m retail hub on city fringe

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A $250 million development plan is set to transform a 3.6ha Adelaide plot into a modern food and retail-oriented mixed-use centre featuring apartments and a piazza-style market square. The project, dubbed ‘Locale’, will be built on the former site of furniture store Le Cornu which ended operations in 2016.

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Liquor Loot collapses into administration amid cash flow problems 

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Spring added he plans to trade the business through the administration process and is optimistic about the future of the company. Founded in 2016 by Joel Hauer, Liquor Loot offers subscription boxes and tasking packs that allow customers to try new spirits without having to purchase a full-sized bottle.

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Carl’s Jr. new master franchise plans 27 new stores this year

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to Australia in 2016 in Bateau Bay, New South Wales, the brand has grown to nearly 30 restaurants throughout Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and NSW under separate franchise agreements with four separate businesses. new master franchise plans 27 new stores this year appeared first on Inside Retail. Since introducing Carl’s Jr.

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What does Apple’s Indian expansion plan mean for the mobile landscape?

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After formally filing a request for the retail store in 2016, the global tech giant wanted to open the facility in 2020 but postponed the plans due to Covid-19 disruption. Furthermore, Apple is reportedly planning to open three additional stores in the coming years to strengthen its offline presence in India.

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As more factories switch to renewable power, Ikea sets new emissions targets

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The 50 per cent reduction target compares with the 2016 financial year, while its prior 15 per cent goal was set in 2017. The 2023 emissions were down 22 per cent compared with 2016. The company cut its emissions by 12 per cent in the latest financial year as more of its manufacturing facilities switched to fully renewable energy.

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Oakberry eyes Australian expansion after $100 million capital infusion

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Brazilian-founded Acai brand Oakberry is planning to expand its store network across many markets, including Australia, after raising $100 million (US$67 million) in Series C funding. Founded in 2016, Oakberry currently has approximately 700 stores across more than 40 countries.

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