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: What does the growth strategy look like for Australia in the next 12 months?

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Eye on ESG

APRIL 13, 2023

In this report, Mayer Brown and Sedgwick Richardson share the results of our recent survey about sustainable asset management in Asia. In order to bring the Asian context into focus, we surveyed asset managers active in the region to understand how they approach this issue from compliance, strategy and branding perspectives.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

The grand opening marks a significant chapter in Levi Strauss & Co’s expansive retail strategy within the country. This new store also underscores its steadfast commitment to a DTC-first (direct-to-consumer-first) strategy, highlighting its dedication to delivering exceptional and immersive retail experiences to its customers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In this era of the “Retail Renaissance,” independent retailers are in a prime position to carve their niche in the market through innovative marketing ideas and concepts. Research shows that 75% of businesses increased their credibility and trust by harnessing digital marketing techniques. Let’s hop in!

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

Coles’ senior design and innovation manager Pete Rose described the project as turning a “tired shop” into an “incredible” one for the Chadstone shopper. From a timing perspective, the project commenced on May 31 last year and went live in December, with additional components landing in February for the official store opening on March 6.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Tim Page, New Balance’s Pacific retail manager, to discuss how the latest Chadstone concept store is creating the next generation of immersive and engaging shopping experiences. New Balance sits at the intersection of sports and cultural heritage and its new UCC concept stores aim to reflect that.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

In the realm of commerce, a gap exists in the market – along with a major opportunity – particularly FOR large-scale item returns, within the domain of consumer-to-business (C2B) reverse logistics. This underserved segment represents huge potential, offering substantial benefits from both a customer and business-to-business (B2B) perspective.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These cutting-edge solutions will help retailers optimize customer loyalty and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving market. EuroShop 2023 will also be focusing on key topics such as Connected Retail, Smart Store, Energy Management, Third Places, Customer Centricity, Experience and Lively City Centres.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In his new role, Cadman will oversee the business’ activities including commercial, financial and marketing across Apac markets, including Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Cadman also founded PMC Global Hong Kong, a strategic management and business consultancy focused on the luxury goods industry.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Similarly, the CEO of Danish shipping giant Maersk, Vincent Clerc, said in the company’s annual report recently that while the current market has robust volumes, the Red Sea crisis has caused immediate capacity constraints and a temporary increase in rates, which will eventually lead to an oversupply in shipping capacity and lead to price pressure.

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Although the businesses operate in a similar category – the target audiences, marketing campaigns and product styles are largely different. million in unfulfilled orders, the immediate challenge for the fifth-generation furniture group is addressing that issue: through managing its global supply of stock and fulfilling orders.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2023

The growing middle class Amisha Jain, senior vice president and managing director of South Asia, the Middle East and Africa at Levi Strauss & Co, told Inside Retail that the store “reflected the significance of India as a priority market” for the company. Indians in general have high expectations of retail service quality.

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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

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. The market research behind it has been really good, and it’s absolutely brought new customers [into] the business.

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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 17, 2023

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. FM: We’ve had two strategies at Strand.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

However, a series of management missteps contributed to an underwhelming financial performance for the pizza behemoth in FY23. Domino’s net profit also declined by about 74 per cent, with CEO and managing director Don Meij telling investors that the business would work to “rebalance the value equation.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Here, Designworks divisional general manager Brooke Norton discusses why it has relaunched with Big W, how Pavement’s product line will look different compared to previous ranges, and what’s next for the brand. Inside Retail: Tell me about Pavement’s relaunch in collaboration with Big W. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2022

Asia Pacific travel retailer Heinemann has named George Tsoukalas as the new managing director of Heinemann Australia. Tsoukalas has been with Heinemann Australia since 2019 and is currently head of marketing and category management. He will take up the role on January 17, 2022. He will take up the role on January 17, 2022.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey. JB: I love the garden!

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So it’s vital to make that experience count,” explains Alexandria Jurcic, national marketing manager, at Australian corrugated cardboard and packaging specialist Abbe. “It Usually – and especially for consumers shopping online – the first physical impression someone has of your brand is when they see it in its packaging. “So

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 10, 2022

Andrew Dunbar, General Manager EMEA of global digital consultancy Appnovation. Here are three ways an effective analytics strategy can unlock the value of data, backed by examples of retailers that have cracked the code. This includes anything from at-a-glance top-line trends to drilling down into significant growth metrics.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From designing bespoke products to crafting targeted marketing campaigns, the potential applications of generative AI in retail are limitless. From a wider business perspective, AI provides real-time responses, finds gaps, and uncovers data patterns, which ultimately drives better insights-based strategy and decision-making,” he noted.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In his new role, Cadman will oversee the business’ activities including commercial, financial and marketing across Apac markets, including Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Cadman also founded PMC Global Hong Kong, a strategic management and business consultancy focused on the luxury goods industry.

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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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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. Are the forecasts deliverable from a supply-chain perspective – for both pricing and the ability to scale?

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2022

At the time, Warwick Konopacki, co-founder and former managing director of TCS, commented: “The time is right for a new owner to take the business and network forward and we very much look forward to seeing the future success of The Cheesecake Shop eclipse that which has been achieved by the team so far.”. Cake changing hands.

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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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Inside Retail

APRIL 13, 2023

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. RL: It’s important to us to take the time to research and understand the cultural nuances of any new market we enter.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

The company’s goals include establishing three enterprises that generate over RMB 1 trillion in revenue and RMB 70 billion in net profits, having five enterprises that rank on the Fortune Global 500 list, and bringing seven publicly listed companies to obtain a market value of RMB 100 billion.

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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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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

JANUARY 30, 2022

Whilst you would hope that is the exception rather than the rule, it is the accrued revenues, the forecast margins and aspirational cost management that become the most destructive. It is amazing really, the number of people that capably count revenue, yet cannot manage cost and believe that profit equals cash flow? Rock-solid numbers.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This latest announcement marks another step in our long-term strategy to keep the West End exciting, welcoming, accessible and inclusive.” For us London, and the whole of the UK, is a key market that we are investing in and we will keep investing in, both from a communication and commercial perspective.”

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