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Solomon Lew plans to spin off Peter Alexander and Smiggle next year

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Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy. The brand has announced its plans to expand into the UK, with the first two stores and dedicated website launched before Christmas.

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

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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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Mosaic plans 40 new mega stores after network cull spurs profit turnaround

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The plans were revealed along with the group’s annual result which saw a $33.5 The group’s shift towards big-box retailing – and away from higher-rent, smaller-format stores had aided the turnaround and was the basis of what the retailer calls its ‘Big strategy’. The new ones in planning will be located largely in regional areas.

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How Mimco MD Sarah Rovis is driving the accessories brand into the future

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The accessories brand’s managing director reveals the two women who have inspired her most and the biggest lessons she’s learned. Visions without a plan are often hard for team members to embrace and deliver. Without them, strategy will never be successful. Company culture and values are another part of this.

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

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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. The post Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan? million in 2022, or 56 per cent of total revenue.

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Strategies for success: LSKD and Shippit on preparing for peak season

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LSKD founder and CEO Jason Daniel said that the brand spends a lot of the year planning and preparing for peak period. We’re seeing more resilience from brands with every-day and low-price strategies. The post Strategies for success: LSKD and Shippit on preparing for peak season appeared first on Inside Retail.

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