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Nere and far: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan talks UK expansion

Inside Retail

Not content with capturing the Australian and New Zealand market, Group CEO Felicity McGahan said that Nere – which strives to offer an affordable range of suitcases, travel bags and accessories – is adding another sticker to its passport by expanding into the United Kingdom. IR: Can you tell me more about how Strand is currently performing?

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“Global mindset from day one”: Why July is opening up in NZ and the UK

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Li also discusses July’s future expansion plans, announcing a date for its first bricks-and-mortar store overseas. Like in Australia, we know that there’s a gap in the market for thoughtfully designed, independently manufactured luggage and travel accessories and so are keen to bring our products over the Tasman Sea.

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

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Here, Designworks divisional general manager Brooke Norton discusses why it has relaunched with Big W, how Pavement’s product line will look different compared to previous ranges, and what’s next for the brand. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership? IR: How significant will Pavement’s presence be across Big W?

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From shop floor to Reebok Pacific GM: Ashley Sampson’s career journey

Inside Retail

As general manager of Reebok Pacific, Ashley Sampson is responsible for growing the footwear brand’s presence in Australia, New Zealand and beyond through store expansion, clinching major partnerships and nurturing the local team. IR: What are some of your career highlights so far, and what do you love about your job?

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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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How Taking Shape is leveraging backend efficiency gains to grow overseas

Inside Retail

Since 2019, it has relaunched its online offering in Australia, rolled out dedicated e-commerce sites and fulfilment centres in New Zealand and the UK, and upgraded its warehouse management and order management systems, leading to significant efficiency gains and growth. That’s possible from a financial perspective.”.

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“We are focusing on optimising our omnichannel efforts”: H&M Singapore’s MD

Inside Retail

According to managing director and regional manager in South Asia, Oldouz Mirzaie, the pandemic has accelerated digitalisation across the board and this has made the company recognise the need to transform and rethink faster. Therefore, we are focusing our expansion efforts on optimising our omnichannel efforts.

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