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How Malaysia’s iMotorbike is disrupting the market and building community

Inside Retail

The showroom not only marks a significant expansion for iMotorbike but also heralds an industry-leading partnership with the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) aimed at upskilling young people in the region and strengthening the company’s talent pipeline. billion in revenue this year and grow at a CAGR of 2.37

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Nere and far: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan talks UK expansion

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Not content with capturing the Australian and New Zealand market, Group CEO Felicity McGahan said that Nere – which strives to offer an affordable range of suitcases, travel bags and accessories – is adding another sticker to its passport by expanding into the United Kingdom. The market size in the UK market was also exciting.

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How designer label Dion Lee is positioning itself for global expansion

Inside Retail

Global expansion Dion Lee’s biggest market is in the US, so expanding the brand’s physical store footprint to the States was the next logical move. “We Miller, who served his last tenure as CEO and chief creative officer at the Collected Group for seven years, is well positioned to lead Dion Lee toward global expansion.

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Watch titans unite: Rolex acquires Bucherer and aims at pre-owned market

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With Rolex’s reputation in luxury watchmaking and Bucherer’s expansive retail presence across several countries, the union promises to strengthen the symbiotic relationship that has grown since 1924. It’s driving customers into a dark secondary market, where they risk buying a lemon, or, worse, a fake,” he stressed.

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

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Since launching in Melbourne in 2014, Belles Hot Chicken (Belles) has grown to six existing locations, including a new opening in Bondi, Sydney, a few weeks ago, and is now looking to raise between $1 million and $2 million to fund further expansion. National and international expansion.

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Behind Love Bonito’s latest foray into the booming activewear market

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Love, Bonito has recently entered into the booming activewear market with the acquisition of Butter – to be rebranded as Cheak – and a small stake investment in Singapore-based natural healthcare start-up Moom Health, marking its first acquisitions in its 10-year history. What led to the partnership? It is a marriage,” Song added.

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“Global mindset from day one”: Why July is opening up in NZ and the UK

Inside Retail

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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