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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

Belles’ managing director Joss Jenner-Leuthart told Inside Retail that the brand has chosen to raise funding through this particular route – rather than a traditional capital raise – as it provides customers with the opportunity to connect more deeply with the brand, and feel a genuine sense of ownership over it.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

Inside Retail

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. The online marketplace model is a key part of Prainito’s plan to take Robinsons back to its roots as a value player.

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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

Craig Flanders, managing director of full-service creative agency Spinach, compared the move to search engine giant Google running TV ads. The Wall Street Journal offered few details about the look and feel of the stores Amazon is reportedly planning to open. So I’m not surprised by the move,” Facioni told Inside Retail.

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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. In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan.

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From the All Blacks to Sylvia Park: Replay reveals NZ expansion plans

Inside Retail

After Pas Group merged with Brand Collective earlier this year , the brand was reorganised to sit within the same team that manages Superdry in Australia and New Zealand – under general manager Antony Hampson. Hampson said the team managing Replay would seek to avoid these pitfalls. Avoiding the pitfalls.

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Godiva opens first store in Canberra

Inside Retail

The brand also revealed its plans to open additional stores in major cities in Australia over the next two years while also focusing on enhancing its online presence. To celebrate the launch of the Canberra store, Godiva has planned an array of events throughout the year, including seasonal product launches and exclusive promotions.

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Why Retailers Should Embrace Retail Digital Transformation

Retail Focus

The end product is a curated workflow that creates an amazing customer experience. These technologies evolving by analyzing data analytics that curate personalized shopping experiences that suit their tastes and preferences. Management of inventory sales. Customers can easily access information through mobile apps and websites.

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