article thumbnail

Mad Mex names Therese Frangie as CEO after founder moves into strategy role

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, Clovis Young who started Mad Mex in 2007 said it was the “right time” for Frangie to “officially step into the CEO role”. “As Further reading: Mad Mex returns to Australian ownership, ends Asia expansion plans The post Mad Mex names Therese Frangie as CEO after founder moves into strategy role appeared first on Inside Retail.

Strategy 246
article thumbnail

Platypus opens 200th store, promises 30 more by June

Inside Retail

Platypus, which was acquired by Accent Group in 2007, currently has 167 stores in Australia and 34 in New Zealand. Sneaker retailer Platypus has opened its 200th store, marking a “significant” milestone in the company’s history. Then other flagship stores will be refitted to sit within this model, such as Pacific Fair.”

Balance 264
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

UK F&B group buys 62 Australian airport stores

Inside Retail

SSP Group has been operating in Australia since 2007. “Our enlarged business in Australia will have the opportunity to become a regional centre of excellence.” The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of June, pending regulatory clearance and client consents.

Location 275
article thumbnail

Mad Mex exits Asia. Here’s the new growth strategy for Australia

Inside Retail

Here, Clovis Young, founder and CEO at Mad Mex, shares the struggles the brand faced in Asia, the strategy for growth in Australia, and how the brand is ramping up its healthy eating message in stores. IR: What does the growth strategy look like for Australia in the next 12 months? IR: Health is a big focus of the Max Mex strategy.

Strategy 130
article thumbnail

L’Oreal names Kendall Jenner as a global ambassador 

Inside Retail

L’Oreal has named social media personality Kendall Jenner a global ambassador as part of its strategy to improve the brand’s image. Born in Los Angeles in 1995, Jenner has become one of the world’s most recognised models and one of the world’s most influential women since 2007, together with her sisters.

article thumbnail

LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. It was founded in 2007 by Jason Daniel and now has eight retail stores in Australia, one in San Diego, US , with two new stores coming soon.

Planning 264
article thumbnail

Officeworks MD: “Product trends are constantly evolving”

Inside Retail

Officeworks’ evolution Officeworks became part of Wesfarmers in November 2007 following the conglomerate’s acquisition of Coles Group by way of a scheme of arrangement.