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Pool retail chains in trans-Tasman merger

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The post Pool retail chains in trans-Tasman merger appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. “Both brands have a long history of delivering great customer service in this industry and their combined experience will only benefit them further,” Wilson added.

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How Dubai sportswear giant GMG aims to crack the Southeast Asia market

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GMG is a Dubai-based company with distribution rights for more than 120 global brands in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and a portfolio of multi-brand retail chains across sports, food and beauty. It recently opened its first corporate office in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.

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US brand Nautical Bowls primed for Australian launch

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Nautical Bowls, an acai bowl retail chain founded in the US, is heading to our shores. Peter is supporting our growth strategy with our team maintain close contact with his on operational and marketing aspects,” said Lightfoot. “We The first three stores will open across the country in December.

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Grill’d CEO Simon Crowe on how drive-thru will inform its future growth

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Australian burger chain Grill’d recently opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Brisbane as part of a broader expansion strategy to service new markets and embrace new channels. Meanwhile, in Australia, retail chains including 7/11, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse , and BWS have recently explored the drive-thru concept.

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Breaking down the clever approach to Chemist Warehouse’s public listing

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A benefit of this strategy is the ability to bypass regulatory filings, or the funding to go public. In the case of Chemist Warehouse, the acquisition would position it as a superpower in the Australian pharmaceutical market, dominating the wholesale and retail markets through vertical acquisitions across the value chain.

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Premier Retail to close four Sydney stores despite good performance

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Premier Retail says it achieved a modest increase in sales for the half year to January 29, despite losing 42,000 trading days to Covid-related lockdowns and movement restrictions. Peter Alexander, Smiggle and Portmans will close by March and Just Jeans by no later than July. “The

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Accent Group launches first 4Workers store today in Melbourne

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4Workers has been established to fill a gap in the market of workwear that’s easily accessible, convenient and high-quality, offering a good, better, best strategy of product,” said 4Workers general manager Armando Pedruco. “By

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