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

Inside Retail

In a call with analysts on March 12, Zwillinger stated that the company plans to close between 10 and 15 underperforming US stores in 2024, about a third of its total number. Allbirds went from having 22 brick-and-mortar global stores in 2020, to 35 in 2022, before rapidly ending up with 58 locations by the end of 2022.

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Can a smaller-format Whole Foods help Amazon win in the grocery market?

Inside Retail

The first location is expected to open in New York City later this year. Whole Foods plans to expand this model to additional locations in New York City, before eventually expanding it to other metropolitan cities across the country.

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Why international stores are key to Costco’s future growth

Inside Retail

per cent, about the same as for 2022. Newer stores are not as productive as older ones, indicating that the concept is approaching saturation or already there in the US and Canada, where Costco has most of its locations. This one definitely mimics elements of Costco, and more are planned. per cent in 2022.

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How Freedom’s new DC is set to drive greater sustainability and innovation

Inside Retail

The move to the new location, which has a five-star Green Star rating, was made with the intention of streamlining logistics, and expediting customer deliveries for its Victorian customers. We started the process in June 2022, and the project progressed rather quickly. There’s a variety of sustainability features in this location.

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New stores and partnerships: How Lush aims to grow in 2024

Inside Retail

Lush Australia’s general manager of retail, Brittany Gian outlines how the handmade cosmetics brand plans to grow this year and explains how investing in staff training and customer experience helped Lush ANZ navigate the uncertain economic climate of 2023. Inside Retail : What were the biggest highlights of 2023 for Lush ANZ?

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Playful, modern and cool: Inside Esprit’s New York pop-up

Inside Retail

But that hasn’t deterred CEO William Pak from his plan to return the brand to its former glory. From a key metric perspective, the company aims to grow conversions and build the quality of its sales. Permanent retail locations are planned for New York City, Los Angeles, and Vancouver in late 2023.

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Polestar is bringing its award-winning retail concept, Space, to Australia

Inside Retail

The brand currently has five retail locations in Australia, along with service points for customers, and so far, it has been very well received in the local marketplace. The new location in Chadstone is expected to help create greater brand awareness among Australians. Non-stop plans.

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