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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

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That is a significant and rapid expansion and one that would draw investor scrutiny. Bloodied, but not bowed, Uniqlo corrected its initial mistake by opening a SoHo, New York street flagship in November 2006. The post Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons? It needed flagships in high-profile street locations.

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Guzman Y Gomez set for $2.2 billion IPO 

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The firm plans to use the float proceeds to fund growth and network expansion in Australia. Founded in 2006 by New Yorkers Steven Marks and Robert Hazan, Guzman Y Gomez has more than 170 locations in Australia. TDM Growth Partners will hold a 29.7 Barrenjoey Capital will hold 9.6 per cent, and chairman Guy Russo will control 5.6

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Why the effort to shake up Endeavour’s board is rooted in the past

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Wavish had as number of executive roles at Woolworths between 1999 and 2006, including chief financial officer, finance director and head of supermarkets. That 1999 to 2006 period was an exciting and heady period of growth, but those days are gone. Commenting on the sale of 5.5

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New Krispy Kreme ANZ CEO Nicola Steele started with chain at 19

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Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme Australia since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. My focus is to broaden the horizons of career pathways for our employees,” she said. “I I want to be able to offer all team members development and career opportunities that were afforded to me.”

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PetO to triple revenue after acquiring PetStock from Woolworths

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Established by brothers Nick Greenhalgh and David Rowe in 2006, PetO is a family-owned and operated business that has become an established brand in Sydney. PetO’s co-founder, Nick Greenhalgh, said that the expansion came at the perfect time for PetO.

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

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Founded in 2006 by Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise, Afends works with the motto ‘Question Everything’, which aims to encourage people to do their own research and come up with solutions to all of life’s problems. With stores in Melbourne, Sydney and at NSW’s Brunswick Heads, the brand is now eyeing expansion abroad.

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Retail appointments of the week

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Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. With the new role, Steele is in charge of the brand’s expansion, including concentrating on regional growth, establishing convenience partnerships, as well as investing in e-commerce and digital platforms.

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