Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2023

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. The country’s growing median income earners and robust economy make it an increasingly attractive market for retailers,” she said. The rise of luxury brands In recent years, India has emerged as a major market for global brands.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 13, 2023

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2023

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 does a typical day look like for you?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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. The US market could be next on the list.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2023

From an end user perspective, it promises to accelerate the efficiency of the John Lewis partnership’s employees, allowing them to offer a more enriched customer-centric approach and wield data-driven insights for product and service refinement.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The number of Godfrey retail outlets has fallen by 16 per cent since the 2018 takeover – from 210 outlets to 175, according to The Australian Financial Review – but the management team has placed a focus on three key pillars of the business: its product line, property holdings and people. From our stockroom perspective, it’s nice and clean.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2023

Sarah Stowe, editor of Inside Retail’s sister site Franchise Executives, talked with Abigail Pringle, Wendy’s’ president, international and chief development officer… Inside Retail: Why do you believe the Australian market needs a Wendy’s burger given our small population and highly competitive marketplace?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2023

Anticipating that the cost of doing business will remain elevated in financial year 2024, Bunnings has invested heavily in its in-store technology and stock management systems to drive productivity. However, the move represented Bunnings most significant category expansion in about two decades.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

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. Once MFG identified that the brand was in receivership, it sought to learn more about the business. “We

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2023

It is off to a strong start, with the swimwear range almost selling out after a few weeks, Taking Shape’s head of brand and marketing, Emily Spicer-Stuart, chats with Inside Retail about how the partnership has evolved, why it’s consistent with the brand’s core values, and what’s in store for the year ahead. ES: Plenty.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2023

Such largescale movements of people affect many countries and have created significant interest among business and management researchers in recent years as companies try to work out how to successfully integrate refugees into their workforces. This can provide a business with insights into the unique characteristics of foreign markets.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 13, 2024

Tim Martin, Principal and Managing Director of Gensler Middle East Tim Martin, Principal and Managing Director of Gensler Middle East, talks about his professional journey, favourite areas of work, sustainability, and future expansion plans With over 20 years of global industry experience, how have you seen this field evolve with the times?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

Wendy’s Burgers is ramping up its expansion in Australia , after announcing plans to enter the market last year. Inside Retail : Why do you believe the Australian market needs a Wendy’s burger given the small population and highly competitive marketplace? IR: How localised are menus and marketing campaigns?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2022

It follows the expansion of the brand’s global footprint, with Domino’s acquiring the balance of its German joint venture operations for $150 million. We talk to Domino’s ANZ chief development officer Cameron Toomey about the company’s performance, expansion strategy and broader plans moving forward. CT: It’s just timing, I suppose.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2023

Levi’s expansion strategy in Asia doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. According to Amisha Jain, senior vice president and managing director of SAMEA Levi Strauss & Co, 2023 began on a high note for the company as it collaborated with the first edition of the global music festival, Lollapalooza India.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The 38,000 sqft space underwent a substantial expansion, more than doubling in size, and now boasts a diverse array of offerings across 15 departments, encompassing over 3,000 products. Even ‘Cafe&Meal Muji’ has joined in on the expansion, now comfortably accommodating up to 94 diners with a festive menu available until December 27.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These roles took me all over the country, including a memorable stint in Western Australia as the state operations manager. I’m grateful for the pathway I’ve had and how it’s helped shape me as a leader, as well as the unique perspective and experience it’s given me that I can apply in my current role as chief customer officer.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2023

H&M recently revealed plans to revamp the shopping experience at its flagship store in Orchard Building, Singapore, along with the launch of a new lifestyle brand in the market in the third quarter of 2023. Therefore, we are focusing our expansion efforts on optimising our omnichannel efforts.

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Global Shop

MAY 9, 2024

It’s called collaborative manufacturing, and the benefits it offers are becoming increasingly important for success in today’s manufacturing markets. Shared resources and capabilities can range from technology, specialized knowledge, and market access to additional manpower and financial capital. Less time to market, faster delivery.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

While activity may be coming back to pre-pandemic levels, there remains a strong market appetite to buy good retailers that have adapted to the new normal and are future-fit, with strong digital DNA and clearly defined brand identities. So how do you get your retail business ready for a transaction?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, the company was thriving, with a stock price hovering around the US $170 mark and a market cap of around $50 billion. Chris Gilroy, a brand turnaround expert and former marketing director at Decathlon UK, believes that the new brand strategy will give Peloton much broader appeal, beyond just bikes. “It’s

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Bale director and designer Matt Jensen says the brand takes on the challenge of evolving with the market while honouring the pillars of the business. Matt Jensen: It was a difficult market environment when we launched back in September 2009, given it was the back end of the GFC. But I can’t remember it being too challenging.

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Parcel Pending

APRIL 12, 2023

A panel of industry thought leaders give us a global perspective on the power of Open Locker Networks. The C2C market is experiencing a surge in growth, rendering the traditional processes of collecting and delivering orders to customers’ homes costly and inefficient.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The move marks the end of the company’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia, shifting focus to the Australian market for the foreseeable future. IR: Do you think under different circumstances, the brand could have been successful in those markets? IR: Do you hope to explore other international markets in the future?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Here, we speak with general manager Liam Robson about designing the brand’s high-end shops and expanding beyond the Australian and New Zealand markets. . We see a good opportunity for the brand in those markets longer term, especially as we ramp up and move to an international digital business.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 30, 2023

This unique opportunity allows for the expansion of professional networks, building new relationships, and gaining valuable insights from some of the most experienced professionals in the industry. The show also provides attendees with the chance to witness some of the most innovative visual merchandising and display solutions on the market.

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Parcel Pending

APRIL 12, 2023

A panel of industry thought leaders give us a global perspective on the power of Open Locker Networks. The C2C market is experiencing a surge in growth, rendering the traditional processes of collecting and delivering orders to customers’ homes costly and inefficient.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The original designs Camilla put to the market were, and actually still are, one size, and those silk garments can be tied or styled to suit everyone from a size 8 to 28. Some of our prints sell in the second-hand market for higher than the original retail price, so customers are making an investment. That starts with size inclusivity.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2023

Here, we speak with founder Brianne West about the business’ growing expansion opportunities, the surge in ‘values-led’ brands, and what other brands get wrong about being green. IR: You say that the US is your biggest market now – how long has that been the case? Inside Retail: What have the past few years been like for Ethique?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2022

Instead of becoming laser-focused on digital expansion, retailers need to start thinking differently about how they can re-engage the physical retail environment. It is time for retailers to reconsider their store development strategy. The best place to start? The re-design and development of concept stores.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Unveiling the path of MuseDesign’s Managing Partner Michael Dudnyk and Partner and Lead Designer Stanislava Rudas Dudnyk, and how they built a success story based on passion, creativity, and outstanding teamwork. Our services include construction, fit-out, interior design, architecture, and project management.

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Retail Insider

DECEMBER 8, 2021

If you say so: Back in July of 2019 to be exact two colleagues (both formerly of Airtasker and with hedge fund backgrounds) by the names of Lucas London and Sam Bradley decided that the DIY market was cumbersome, complicated and user-unfriendly. Just how big is this DIY market in the UK? I can second that. London reckons about £1.5

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

New beginnings Song went on to say that the brand has been around for 14 years, and the management team felt it was time to modernise the brand with a more contemporary outlook and give it a more elevated and sophisticated tone in the marketplace. “We Aggressive expansion “We have got aggressive expansion plans.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

Spanish fashion retailer Desigual recently opened a new store in Singapore and unveiled an aspirational expansion strategy in Asia that will see it open 60 bricks-and-mortar stores in China and tap into key opinion leaders in the region to reach new customers. Balazs Krizsanyik, general manager of Desigual in Asia.

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Eye on ESG

MARCH 22, 2022

Furthermore, the frameworks include elections as to permissible methods used under these standards ( e.g. , location- or market-based methods for purchased energy), indicating that resulting data reported may not be consistent or comparable. NEW ITEM 1503 OF REGULATION S-K: RISK MANAGEMENT.

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Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2023

While the concept of retail media has been around for many years, the rise of e-commerce during the pandemic has led to the rapid expansion of the industry. At the same time, they need to think about where their demand will come from and how they plan to engage it – for instance, self-service or managed. Everything becomes ad hoc.

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