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Bootstrapping a million dollar optical empire: Three blokes, Ebay and a vision

Inside Retail

Growing with the business In 2006, three ambitious Australian entrepreneurs pulled together to found the Smart Buy Glasses Group – bootstrapping the venture from limited funds, but boundless passion and a collective of corporate experience.

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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

million) in revenue last year, the fashion brand was unable to keep its operations afloat due to “severe cash flow issues” caused by the pandemic, along with the impact of the war in Ukraine and inflation. Founded by Gabbay and Ralph Gindi in 2006, Bluestar Alliance’s portfolio of brands includes Hurley, Bebe, and Tahari.

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How retailers in regional Victoria are compensating for decreasing foot traffic

Inside Retail

In the last month, one of the most effective strategies the township has implemented to boost commerce was quite literally slowing down traffic by reducing the speed limit on Brooke Street to 40 kilometres an hour. If I hear the words ‘resilient’ and ‘pivot’ one more time… Because how many times can you turn yourself inside out?”

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The future of green finance in the UK: UK Government publishes updated Green Finance Strategy

Eye on ESG

On 30 March 2023, the UK Government published an updated Green Finance Strategy (the “ Strategy “). Key themes The Strategy discusses how the UK Government intends to achieve these objectives via three chapters: (1) Foundations; (2) Align; and (3) Invest.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

Inside Retail

Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. We have been able to achieve this through smart investment strategy, spending in the right areas and managing cash flow,” he said.

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Transforming Workspaces: Exploring the Power of Commercial Office Interior Design

Greater Group

Designs for an organisation that values transparency and free-flowing communication, for instance, might have less walls between departments and more open spaces. 2006, but the Australian government recommended level for general work areas is 160 lux. The Australian standard for lighting can be found in AS/NZS 1680.1:2006,

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Why Europe Can’t Kick Russian Gas

Robinson Meyer

And because of the declining production of Europe, but also because of a number of shocks you had in 2006—when the Russians and the Ukrainians fought for the first time over contract terms—you also have a much greater awareness of security of supply. has no medium-term climate strategy. That’s why the U.S.

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