Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2022

With higher-than-usual stock levels leading into Christmas that retailers are planning to turn over at the full freight Christmas margin, that could spell trouble. As we all know, plans can change. In 2007, the cash rate was on an upward trajectory hitting an 11-year high of 6.75 We’ve seen it happen before.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Last week, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider joined Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra on the ARA podcast about how he began his career in retail, what a typical day looks like for him – and why he reckons he has the best retail job in the country. They were happy to take me on as a regional manager in Victoria.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I didn’t even have a CV,” said Scott Druce, founder of the upscale Australian stationery chain Milligram, who recently announced his departure from the business he started in 2007. The growth plans are excellent, so I feel really good as a founder. It’s about weaving it into every aspect of what you do.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2021

Australian accessories brand Mimco is planning to sell its handbags, shoes, jewellery and other products on third-party marketplaces for the first time, as it looks to reach new customers. “We’re It was acquired by Gresham Private Equity in 2007 for a reported $45 million and then by Country Road in 2012.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Russel Creedy, group CEO, joined the business in 2001 as supply chain manager and served as GM for Pizza Hut in New Zealand. He took on the CEO role in 2007. Restaurant Brands is a corporate franchisee and specialises in managing multi-site branded food retail chains. Creedy will retire on 31 March next year. “I

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2023

Joined by his management team, McMillon met with suppliers, merchants, grantees, artisans and MSMEs (micro and small to medium enterprises) across the company’s programs, such as Walmart Sourcing, Walmart Vriddhi, Flipkart, PhonePe, Walmart Marketplace, Walmart Global Tech In India and Walmart Foundation.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The move marks the end of the company’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia, shifting focus to the Australian market for the foreseeable future. I started this business in 2007 and we’ve worked tirelessly over the last 15 years to build it so it’s great to be back to 100 per cent ownership. I’m very excited.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

We spoke to Supergoop general manager of APAC, Natalia Obolensky, about reaching customers in Asia and the opportunities for growth in this part of the world. She founded it in 2007 off the back of a close friend of hers getting diagnosed with skin cancer. Inside Retail : Can you tell me about the Supergoop brand?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2022

The first meal kit as we now know it was launched in Stockholm, Sweden in 2007 when Kicki Theander created Middagsfrid (roughly, ‘dinner peace’ in English) to help families enjoy home-cooked dinners without the logistics of meal planning and purchasing. Fast forward to the noughties. It sold out in six days.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Here, Chaya, who acts as president of the uber-luxe fragrance business, explains the chemistry and synergy between him and Kurkdjian, the benefits of joining LVMH Group, the trends and challenges in the fragrance industry, how the brand is building its online revenue, plans for international growth, and the Parisian echoes in MFK’s physical stores.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 10, 2024

Finasi began its operations in Dubai in 2007, by installing Italian-branded kitchens, wardrobes, and other furniture solutions. Its advanced planning and monitoring systems facilitate real-time tracking of progress, resource allocation, and budget management.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We know firsthand the impact of the event with the proper planning and strategy to place brands in front of the right attendees. WHERE TO START PLANNING FOR CES Keeping those core goals and objectives in mind, brands should craft a custom event strategy for a targeted and streamlined approach to their CES participation.

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Design Wanted

MAY 13, 2021

Because of this, leaders aren’t aligned and they don’t support the investment in brand development and management. “ Motto led Ninjas in Pyjamas’ 2021 global rebranding effort to support change management, drive ambitious growth goals, and inspire new fans – Images courtesy of Motto. Potential is never fully realized.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

Alquemie Group, which operates Ginger & Smart, Surfstitch and AG Lego certified stores in Australia and New Zealand, has recently appointed Kerry Cusack as managing director of vertical brands [pictured, right]. Prior to that, she was general manager of PAS Group’s Bondi Bather and Jets Swimwear. She joined Alquemie last month.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2023

First Nations people have largely been mistreated by the government since the dawn of colonial Australia, and previous efforts to create a bridge have inevitably been scrapped by subsequent governments , such as the National Indigenous Council and Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council, abolished in 2007 and 2019 respectively.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

Once considered a lost cause, the business has gone from strength to strength since embracing a ‘lowest price’ strategy following its acquisition by Wesfarmers in 2007. At the time, we didn’t have a formulated plan, but we knew we had an asset. per cent jump on the prior corresponding period. This was about 18 months ago.

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Robinson Meyer

DECEMBER 8, 2021

He has just published an interesting and unusual new book about it— Speed and Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now. He cited it in his 2007 TED Talk, in which he declared green technology to be “bigger than the internet … It could be the biggest economic opportunity of the 21st century.” You better fix it.’”

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