Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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. As I’ve progressed in my career, I’ve spent more time focusing on strategy, team culture and supporting our people rather than the ‘doing’. Your personal life is important too.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Two-and-a-half years post-initial public offering (IPO), the company’s market capitalisation had diminished to about US$116 million in after-hours trading on March 12, and it had less than US$130 million in cash on its balance sheet. The post Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The company ended the half with a cash balance $55.5 The company’s web traffic increased by 80 per cent during the half with active customers increasing by 208 per cent to over 208,700 reflecting the brand’s customer acquisition and retention strategies.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Recently, we had the opportunity to delve into the intriguing story behind its meteoric rise and its ambitious regional expansion plans, courtesy of an exclusive interview with Kelvin Sia, the regional CEO of Gopizza. Under Sia’s leadership, the company’s presence in Singapore has grown to an impressive 27 stores since its inception in 2020.

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All Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Office environments can be tailored to better support neurodiverse individuals by incorporating thoughtful design strategies that cater to sensory, visual, auditory, and spatial preferences, thus creating inclusive workspaces that enhance productivity and comfort for all employees. Example of phone rooms. Image courtesy of Elsy Studios.

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Creative Displays Now

OCTOBER 11, 2023

So, what is seasonal merchandise, and how can you execute a seasonality strategy effectively? In this guide, we’ve outlined all you need to know about what seasonal merchandise is and five seasonal merchandising strategies you can implement for retail success. Balance those trends with originality.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This is creating new challenges for retail operations, including a particular demand for agile merchandise planning and supply-chain processes. Such decisions are not new; however, they are now occurring outside of typical planning cycles and with less data to guide them. The complex shift to omnichannel.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Platypus has already launched nine new locations this year, with plans to establish an additional 30 by the end of June. Platypus continues to be at the forefront of young trends, continually leading the market with important brands such as Dr Martens, Vans, New Balance, Converse, Crocs, and Adidas.

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All Work

MAY 9, 2023

By embracing workplace design strategies that prioritize wellness and sustainability, companies can welcome employees back to an office that actively supports their health and the way they choose to work. With different tasks requiring varying degrees of light, it’s essential to implement lighting strategies that cater to these needs.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

What we didn’t plan for was all the other ‘cost of living’ increases that are now affecting consumers. The concept of price is pretty straightforward, even if pricing strategies can get quite complex. Admittedly, some of the strategies proposed here are imperfect solutions to a broader issue. Value vs price. Adding benefits .

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Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2022

Back in 2005 we were tracking a little behind in sales to both Brooks and New Balance. A 30-point gap in market share demanded a plan like no other. One of the best marketers I’ve worked with (an innate rebel himself and a very dear friend), Michael Scott, led the brand planning process. ASICS had 44 per cent.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In the fiercely contested and competitive footwear and apparel space, New Balance is one of the fastest-growing global sports brands, with the organisation attracting and engaging the next generation of customers. New Balance is also expanding in Australia, this month opening a new concept store in Bondi Junction , Sydney.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2022

Despite trading through another difficult year, marred by lockdowns and Covid-19 resurgences, David Jones has delivered a relatively strong full-year result: with the losses of the first half largely balanced out by the successes of the second. We’ve got a consistent plan about how we will celebrate these events with our customers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. The post AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced product developer or new to the retail industry, you must know strategies for introducing customers to your products and continuing to grow revenue. In most cases, consumer product manufacturers use a combination of online and offline marketing strategies to reach as many customers as possible.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Owners, boards and management teams too often struggle to step back to look at the bigger picture of what is going on and remain stuck in the day-to-day business operations, or remain attached to a strategy that isn’t working. Rule 3: Hope is not a plan Retail turnarounds don’t just happen.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 18, 2024

“While we are encouraged by our stronger-than-anticipated fourth quarter and sustained quarterly improvements as we moved through the year, the global operating environment remains challenging and therefore we are further adjusting our strategies to balance the interests of our shareholders and customers,” said Rick Brooks, CEO of Zumiez.

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All Work

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

As the hybrid model continues to be evaluated, a quality approach to workspace design can balance employee expectations. In some industries, hybrid work has created opportunities for employee flexibility, leading to increased productivity and greater work/life balance. However, many feel there is a trade-off to hybrid work.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2024

In an exclusive interview, J Michael Prince, president and CEO of USPA Global, told Inside Retail about the pivotal strategies that have fueled the brand’s success. “We That’s why its growth plan for the brand is to open exceptional stores in prime locations to support the online channels. With a resounding $2.4

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RetailMinded

MAY 22, 2023

The answer is yes, through tax planning. Tax planning involves financial planning to achieve tax efficiency. As a retail business owner, if you’re wondering how to practice tax planning, this guide is for you: Practice Good Bookkeeping Taxes are closely tied to your business finances.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

According to data from financial analysis firm Mozo, 41 per cent of Australians said they would buy Black Friday deals on credit, despite more than a third of them already struggling to pay off their credit balance each month. It’s a bold strategy because customers do want a bargain,” she said.

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Greater Group

JULY 27, 2023

A company must connect its design vision with its commercial fitout strategy to be able to communicate it effectively to its fitout provider, and ultimately, complete a fitout best equipped to achieve its business goals. These images do not have to be of fitouts nor related to the industry.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Myer director Ari Mervis will succeed Stephenson as chairperson, while Chadwick, who plans to retire early next year, will be replaced by deputy CFO, Matt Jackson. We are well placed for the Christmas and Black Friday peak, which we believe will be even bigger that Christmas [and] have strong plans in place to capitalise on customer demand.”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Investors cautious about growing pains Amer Sports’ stock market debut signals that it has no plans of slowing down and is in fact looking to accelerate its growth. Stuart Haselden, Arc’teryx CEO, told Retail Dive that the IPO was “really important in terms of just access to capital”.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The entrepreneurial couple spoke with Inside Retail about launching their luxury gifting company , plans for building up the brand in the year ahead, and how they maintain a peaceful work-life balance. IR : What is your approach to work/life balance? SBC: We realise there may never be a true balance but we try to juggle it all.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

While this might lead to a spike in short-term sales, it’s a strategy that can erode long-term profitability and dilute brand value. Here, the focus is on achieving balanced growth, anchoring strategies in long-term value creation through strategic pricing, effective customer relationship management, and a thorough grasp of unit economics.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

So as more and more retailers integrate the benefits of AI into their growth strategy, what will be next for this transformative technology? Category management – for example, range and assortment planning, pricing strategies – is a typical use case where AI can augment human decision-making.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The trio will “work closely with Openpay’s employees, merchants, and customers to urgently determine the strategy for the business,” the firm said in a statement. At the same time, Openpay said its bank balances and other cash equivalents sat just north of $17 million. For now, Openpay is shut to new customers. “At

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2022

Now is the time for strategic planning, smart segmenting, and a solid omnichannel marketing strategy that will position your brand for success. Here are a few key strategies to start working on today so you can hit the ground running during peak shopping time. Test your discounts before the big day. Get started today.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Corr is the founder and principal of Retail Network Strategies which is redefining the approach to developing retail store networks, by working with landlords and store owners to develop a collaborative approach to lease negotiations aiming to put the consumer first, to the benefit of all parties. The customer, absolutely.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These acquisitions reflect the group’s strategy for building a geographically balanced brand portfolio of premium beauty and fragrance brands. L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

According to Choy, in a rapidly growing pet food market like Singapore, Petico’s strategy to capture market share hinges on its unwavering commitment to provide pet owners with high quality pet food. We plan to do the same in Singapore. Petico is in the process of drawing up a meticulous roadmap for its future expansion plans.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. IR : Can you discuss Toys ‘R’ Us’ store expansion plans across Australia, as well as international growth plans?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

Let’s take a look at some strategies you can use to keep your team healthy and happy. The ‘soft’ side of leadership As a leader, it’s pretty common to focus on planning, strategising and problem-solving at the expense of forming strong workplace relationships and supporting emotions.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2021

Online retail giant The Very Group will continue to enhance its pricing strategies with DemandTec Markdown Optimisation. The Very Group’s three-year renewal expands upon their collaborative relationship with DemandTec , which extends back to 2015. .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

According to Dr Shashank Sinha, CEO and veterinarian of Drools, the company has implemented various strategies to ensure the brand’s success and growth. Sinha stated that the partnership will also accelerate Drools’ expansion plans, both domestically and internationally.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2021

In essential sectors such as childcare, recent skills shortages make balancing compliance with the needs of employees increasingly difficult. To avoid the productivity pitfall, managers need to be planning for resilience. How far in advance are you creating hiring plans, in the event key employees leave your organisation?

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