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Solomon Lew plans to spin off Peter Alexander and Smiggle next year

Inside Retail

Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy. The brand has announced its plans to expand into the UK, with the first two stores and dedicated website launched before Christmas.

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Transforming supply chain planning: How to create resilience and agility

Inside Retail

Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are at the heart of digital transformation when looking to improve operations management. What necessitated companies to modify their supply chain planning? The global pandemic has fundamentally altered the landscape of supply chain planning. A 3 per cent reduction in COGS.

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Sales Territory Management Plan: Creating a 5 Step Strategy [Video]

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Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time. Effective territory management can also save you time and money.

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Silly Solly’s plans 10 more stores as it moves to franchise model

Inside Retail

Aussie discount retailer Silly Solly is on a growth trajectory, with plans to expand as a franchise, after shifting from a licensing model. The Silly Solly’s brand has come full circle, now owned by Stanton and an Australian management team that reinvented the model in 2018. “We The chain boasts ‘Nothing over $5’ in its advertising.

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How AI is set to revolutionise inventory management

Inside Retail

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Mosaic plans 40 new mega stores after network cull spurs profit turnaround

Inside Retail

The plans were revealed along with the group’s annual result which saw a $33.5 CEO Scott Evans said the company’s improved performance stems from management recognising that retail has “forever changed” with customer expectations shifting dramatically. The new ones in planning will be located largely in regional areas.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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