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Delivery management platform, Scurri, announces strategic UK hires to accelerate expansion

Retail Focus

Next generation delivery management platform, Scurri , whose retail and brand partners include Vision Direct, Biscuiteers and Natural Baby Shower, today announced two new strategic appointments as it continues to scale growth in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Matthew Hunt joins the Scurri team in the role of Demand Generation Manager.

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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Despite some unsuccessful forays beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand by some retailers, there is increasing optimism about global expansion. Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors.

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Oporto Australia gets a new head of marketing, Ben Simmons

Inside Retail

Craveable Brands has named Ben Simmons as the new marketing director for Oporto Australia, effective from late last year. Simmons was previously the GM of marketing and operations for Taco Bell at Restaurant Brands Australia and the senior marketing manager at KFC.

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

Under the leadership of the brand’s marketing director Nick Jackson, the third generation of the family to run the business, Peter Jackson has rolled out a new e-commerce platform, which supports a seamless omnichannel experience for customers across all touchpoints. So, we see value in our marketing efforts through that scale.

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Petal & Pup marketing lead talks US expansion and social media tactics

Inside Retail

As a pureplay e-commerce business, Australian fashion brand Petal & Pup was in a strong position to manage lockdown pressures this year, and the pandemic didn’t stop the business venturing into new categories and new markets. IR: What were your biggest learnings over that period in terms of e-commerce marketing?

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Oakberry eyes Australian expansion after $100 million capital infusion

Inside Retail

Brazilian-founded Acai brand Oakberry is planning to expand its store network across many markets, including Australia, after raising $100 million (US$67 million) in Series C funding. The round was raised through funds managed by the Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual – the largest investment bank in Latin America.

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Papier’s Taymoor Atighetchi talks omnichannel retail and global expansion

Inside Retail

It has raised over US$65 million in funding and has an omnichannel presence in the UK, US and Australian markets. Taymoor Atighetchi: I was a frustrated management consultant. That search led to the US$200 billion stationery market, which was just so ripe for disruption and ready for a brand that was relevant to modern consumers.

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