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

Inside Retail

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.

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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

Inside Retail

Renowned Australian footwear business Munro Footwear Group (MFG) recently acquired the popular but beleaguered New Zealand kids’ footwear brand Bobux, as part of a plan to consolidate its presence in the children’s market. The long-term plan is still being finalised,” he said. The initial focus is on stabilisation.

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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

More recently, the company’s offline efforts have been in the convenience space, with the launch of its cashierless Amazon Go stores, and grocery, following its acquisition of the upscale US grocery chain Whole Foods in 2017. In April, Amazon opened a hair salon in London. So I’m not surprised by the move,” Facioni told Inside Retail.

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TK Maxx to open first store in Perth

Inside Retail

Since its expansion into Australia in 2017, the retailer has opened 78 stores including the new TK Maxx store in WA. Having doubled its presence across Australia, the company plans to open further stores in Perth in the coming years as part of its continued national growth strategy.

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Propel Group confirms sale of another Aussie brand

Inside Retail

The group plans to use the proceeds to further invest in its Australian rural outfitting brand RB Sellars, with more stores expected to open across Australia and New Zealand. It acquired Driza-Bone in 2017 and Rossi Boots in 2020. Family-owned Propel Group is an Australian entity inspired by the landscape with community at its core.

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‘Little veins of gold’: How Tony Nash plans to grow Booktopia

Inside Retail

Nash plans to follow a similar strategy when he becomes chief growth officer. . “My We’ve got a lot of talented people here, we’ve got a direction and a plan,” said Nash, who ranked third on Inside Retail’s 2022 Top 50 People in E-Commerce. . I wish it was more complicated than that.

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Brisbane’s Post Office Square goes through multimillon dollar renovation

Inside Retail

Global investment manager LaSalle, which acquired the property in 2017, said that 17 new and existing tenants have already signed leasing agreements at the centre. “What workers want is more relevant cuisines and great spaces for their breakfast and lunch breaks.”

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