Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

He believes that there are similarities between the current situation and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008, with the rate of inflation more significant now. We’re particularly seeing it in areas such as electronics and homewares, and are starting to see it in apparel and accessories.” “As

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MARCH 26, 2024

This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008. The pyjama brand and its mascot Penny are set to touchdown in the United Kingdom with two bricks-and-mortar stores and a dedicated UK website just in time for the Christmas shopping period this year.

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JULY 7, 2021

Established in 2008 by Nigel Coughlan and Steve Adamson, COW describes itself as an ‘innovative hub of artists, musicians, and designers’, pushing boundaries and driving trends through sustainability.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Founded in 2008, Shein (originally SheInside) started out as a wedding dress business. Vincent Djen, a manufacturing and retail expert based in China, credits Shein’s success to its social media strategy, flexible supply chain and consumer demand for the latest fashion trends at affordable prices.

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MAY 21, 2024

In 2008, the brand debuted its first blazer and since then, its identity has become synonymous with soft suiting and “anything I felt was essential in a woman’s wardrobe. Mind you, there weren’t that many [Australian labels] at the time, funnily enough. The second I opened up that case, every single buyer straight away got it,” she said.

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APRIL 5, 2021

Simon and Tahnee Beard founded Culture Kings in 2008 with the aim of becoming the Net-A-Porter or Farfetch of streetwear. After selling a stake in the business last week to a.k.a. Brands, an online retail platform backed by renowned investment firm Summit Partners, they appear closer than ever to achieving that goal.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2008, they actually went into administration. What’s the overarching strategy behind that? Our overall strategy is to build a global brand, so we want to be in gateway cities around the world. They were a victim of their own success. A group called Bleach stepped in and picked up their debt and ran the business until 2014.

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APRIL 28, 2021

In 2008, he launched a fashion e-commerce site – She Inside – as a way to target consumers who were tired of waiting in lines in stores or unable to find their specific size. Shein’s inclusive strategy makes a lot of sense. Shein was founded by American-born Chinese entrepreneur Chris Xu, who remains as CEO.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Recognising customer demand for quality homemade coffee, Axil has also diversified its growth strategy. Originally known as The Brunswick East Project in 2008, Padre Coffee has expanded to NSW and Queensland, solidifying its presence in the Australian specialty coffee scene. Padre Coffee Padre Coffee. Image supplied.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Once popular in the 90s through to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the brand was quickly cannibalised by Nike and Adidas, and eclipsed by other local competitors. While this seemed like an easy and sure-fire strategy, such linkages no longer appeal to millennials today.

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Inside Retail

JULY 2, 2024

Here, Li speaks to how Revolove’s global growth is driven by localisation strategies that deliver the best service to its customers within each region. In 2008 and 2009 we had a lot of customers from around the world knocking on our door wanting to purchase from us, however, we didn’t ship to [every] country.

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APRIL 4, 2023

IR: Can you discuss the split between e-commerce and physical retail sales, and whether there are distinct strategies in place for each channel? LR: We don’t view online and offline as disparate strategies. The game allows users to play on team-branded courts and adorn their avatars with official digital apparel and accessories.

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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. We have gone in as the brand that sits underneath Zellers, so the go-to-market strategy has been to leverage the Zellers brand.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“This is the first time the personal luxury goods industry has declined since the 2008-09 crisis, with the exception of the pandemic,” Bain partner Federica Levato told Reuters. Growth prospects for the market hinge partly on the strategies brands choose to pursue, including on pricing, she added.

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MAY 22, 2023

Among the most famous creations was a diamond-studded Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra in 2008, worn by Adriana Lima. Victoria’s Secret’s new strategy, which clearly aims to empower women and encourage diversity, may well be too little too late, especially compared to steps taken by other brands to embrace inclusivity in recent years.

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