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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

Inside Retail

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. The long-term plan is still being finalised,” he said. The initial focus is on stabilisation.

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Same prints, new look: Inside Laura Ashley’s fashion-forward comeback plan

Inside Retail

Earlier this month, it announced a new, multi-year partnership with licensing management experts IMG to relaunch Laura Ashley as a standalone fashion brand. It plans to offer apparel, footwear and accessories and is currently seeking global partners with sourcing and design capabilities to licence the brand.

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Four ways to support your team for better mental health 

Inside Retail

Recent research by The Workforce Institute at UKG , indicates that 69 per cent of people think their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or doctor, and a similar impact on their partner. As a manager, this can be a confronting reality. Integrated manager-led coaching. Simply, powerful LMS.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

In 2014, it formed a strategic partnership with Tencent, giving JD exclusive access to the tech giant’s WeChat and Mobile QQ platforms, and became China’s first major e-commerce company to list on the NASDAQ stock exchange. It’s a 20-year plan, which is likely to cover multiple economic cycles.

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Employers warned of impending resignation wave

Inside Retail

A new report highlights the fact that many Australian workers are planning to leave their current jobs and seek new opportunities elsewhere. Appreciation and recognition doesn’t have to come in the form of large bonuses or frequent promotions; small shows of appreciation can be powerful,” Hattingh continued. “Of

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ICYMI: Tackling Diversity: From a Professional Organization Perspective

Retail Design Institute

The Institute established the Retail Design Institute Diversity and Inclusion Council in June last year, and the Council formed goals organized around three pillars of Listening, Sharing and Creating. Léger, IIDA , President-Elect, IIDA NY; Interior Designer and Assistant Project Manager at NYU Langone Health. FEATURING: Elsie St.

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A step back in time: Piaget’s Sydney store blends old with new

Inside Retail

Here, Gaspard Barthelemy, Piaget brand manager for Australia, discusses the importance of forming direct relationships with customers, the luxury shopping experience, and how the heritage brand is staying relevant with modern consumers. Inside Retail: Is this Piaget’s first standalone direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Sydney?

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