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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 million in 2021.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

Managing director Simon Schofield discusses the new bricks-and-mortar experience and the brand’s revitalised product range. Simon Schofield : Despite the impact 2020 had on the retail sector, it certainly was a special year for Witchery. Inside Retail : Last year, Witchery celebrated half a century since it launched.

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Same prints, new look: Inside Laura Ashley’s fashion-forward comeback plan

Inside Retail

Earlier this month, it announced a new, multi-year partnership with licensing management experts IMG to relaunch Laura Ashley as a standalone fashion brand. It plans to offer apparel, footwear and accessories and is currently seeking global partners with sourcing and design capabilities to licence the brand.

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What’s behind the re-emergence of teen fashion brand Pavement?

Inside Retail

In 2020, Australian teen fashion brand Pavement joined a large list of retailers that entered voluntary administration, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major factor contributing to their exit from the retail landscape. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership? IR: How significant will Pavement’s presence be across Big W?

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Gap CEO walks the plank as Old Navy’s woes worsen

Inside Retail

However, as much as Syngal has moved things forward, progress has been slow, and initiatives have been piecemeal rather than part of a coherent grand plan of reinvigoration. Poor performance – well below market growth during recent quarters – has raised serious questions about the grip management has on operations, he said.

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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager.

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How Reebok’s head of marketing James Chan “confidently pushes the envelope”

Inside Retail

My journey with the brand started in late 2016, when I was the global social media manager for Reebok, managing the Reebok and then Reebokclassics social media accounts. IR: Can you discuss Reebok’s plans for growth in the Pacific region? IR: What are the brand’s plans for the future? The opportunities are endless.

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