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

Inside Retail

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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Red Sparrow Pizza expands into franchising with DC Strategy

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The Melbourne-based business has announced plans to expand its fledgling vegan pizza chain further across its home city and into Sydney, Brisbane and Byron Bay. Founders Michael Craig and Shelley Scott opened Red Sparrow Pizza’s first outlet in 2017 in Collingwood and have since added a Chapel Street store and a food truck.

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

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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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Seafolly rescues rival Tigerlily from administration

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The company plans to relaunch Tigerlily early next year following a restructure, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The brand was acquired by Crescent Capital in 2017, but fell into voluntary administration in March 2020, largely due to the impact of Covid-19.

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TK Maxx to open first store in Perth

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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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“We are running out of time”: Kering CEO reveals sustainability strategy

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During the recent Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering’s chief sustainability and institutional officer, and Bottega CEO Leo Rongone revealed Kering’s strategies towards sustainability and its vision for the future. Kering’s roadmap from 2017 to 2025 forms the foundation of its latest sustainability push.

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“Our mission is to make retail fair”: Wolf & Badger CEO George Graham

Inside Retail

The UK-based online platform for independent and ethical brands Wolf & Badger opened its first bricks-and-mortar location in London in 2010, before adding stores in New York in 2017 and Los Angeles in 2022. Here, we speak with Wolf & Badger co-founder and CEO George Graham about his plans to continue driving global retail growth.

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