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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. Other legacy brands, including Just Jeans and Portmans, will remain inside the Premier Investments vehicle.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand. “We

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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. Expansion through conversion Silly Solly’s is looking for conversions in its growth strategy and is targeting other discount stores whose owners want to be part of a bigger buying arrangement.

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How to create an SEO strategy for e-commerce websites

Retail Focus

Online businesses will live or die depending on their SEO strategy as the ruthless toll of the cost of living crisis means almost a third of businesses went to the wall, reveals the latest government statistics. A good SEO strategy should get you to the top without blowing all your marketing budget. It’s a faff but a necessary one.

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Why Best Buy, Walmart, other major US retailers are touting health services

Inside Retail

Also on Thursday, Walmart announced plans to open 28 new health centres in Texas, Arizona and Missouri, bringing the national total to more than 75 locations. Amazon’s push into healthcare some five years ago has yet to disrupt longstanding industry practices or reap windfalls from its virtual pharmacy and other programs.

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

Inside Retail

Daly advocates creating a loyalty program to reward top customers and keep them coming back and progressively localising your website and marketing engagement strategy to connect with the local target audience. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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Red Sparrow Pizza expands into franchising with DC Strategy

Inside Retail

The Melbourne-based business has announced plans to expand its fledgling vegan pizza chain further across its home city and into Sydney, Brisbane and Byron Bay. Earlier this year, Red Sparrow Pizza partnered with DC Strategy to bring their franchise goals to life. million Australians subscribe to vegetarian diets.

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