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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

Perhaps the most telling sign that digital still has a long way to go, however, is that 39 per cent of retailers who operate physical stores plan to increase their footprint in 2023. More than ever, it is a time for new perspectives and fresh approaches.

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

“EOIs aren’t done deals, but the calls I’ve received have ranged from regular customers who genuinely love the business and want to be a part of it, to wholesale investors and growth funds who are looking at Belles from a commercial perspective,” Jenner-Leuthart said. “We

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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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Wendy’s international boss talks about the burger brand’s Aussie plans

Inside Retail

We plan on using local ingredients sourced in Australia wherever possible. Wendy’s plans to enter the Australian market on the east coast, and the company is exploring major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We also plan to align resources to further support development acceleration across the US and international segments.

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

In a call with analysts on March 12, Zwillinger stated that the company plans to close between 10 and 15 underperforming US stores in 2024, about a third of its total number. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 The post Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

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Wendy’s international boss on the burger brand’s Aussie plans

Inside Retail

Wendy’s Burgers is ramping up its expansion in Australia , after announcing plans to enter the market last year. We plan on using local ingredients sourced in Australia wherever possible. We also plan to align resources to further support development acceleration across the US and international segments.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan. From a design perspective, the new look reflects the evolution of our product and aligns with Witchery’s exit out of men’s and children’s wear.

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