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Booktopia may have collapsed, but here’s why bookshops are not endangered

Inside Retail

Founded in 2004, the company grew quickly , from turning over $2000 in the first month, to $30,000 in the fourth. Booktopia touted its predictive sales algorithm as a competitive advantage that allowed the business to manage stock levels and allocate advertising spend by monitoring and forecasting product demand in real time.

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Five lessons business leaders can take from the recent wave of retail collapses

Inside Retail

Despite a 20-year history since its founding in 2004, Booktopia has faced financial turmoil in recent years. Developing a sense of community around the company can help consumers feel important and connected, which promotes customer loyalty and goodwill. million year-on-year in the first half of FY24, ending December 31, 2023.

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How the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show could create “brand heat”

Inside Retail

First introduced in 2004, the annual fashion show was put on hiatus in 2019 after the show reported its lowest-ever ratings in 2018. Victoria’s Secret could offer exactly this if they lure customers into the stores with activations, promotions, and interesting experiences. Net sales fell for the brand by 3 per cent to $6.2

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Foodpanda’s Evelyn Tay talks travel, sport and 20-plus years in comms

Inside Retail

Evelyn Tay: I manage all aspects of communications, government, and public affairs, as well as sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes across Asia at Foodpanda. I moved back to Singapore in 2004, to be closer to family but was also attracted by the huge growth opportunity in Asia’s tech sector.

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Roberto Monti Named CEO of Arper

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The Swedish manager, a dynamic leader with a multicultural and international background, arrives in Arper after a consolidated experience in the world of furniture and retail, gained through a successful professional experience in IKEA. From 2004 to 2010, he was CEO & Country Manager of Ikea Italia.

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Roberto Monti is Arper’s New CEO

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The Swedish manager, a dynamic leader with a multicultural and international background, arrives in Arper after a consolidated experience in the world of furniture and retail, gained through a successful professional experience in IKEA. From 2004 to 2010, he was CEO & Country Manager of Ikea Italia.

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I’m a forklift driver: Meet the women in retail who are breaking the bias

Inside Retail

From forklift drivers to supply chain managers and working in the auto industry, here are the inspiring stories and insights they shared with Inside Retail. Previously, I’ve worked in roles where men have held the leadership roles in management, whilst females have run the floor. Gail Lines, forklift driver, Amazon.