Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2024

At Big W we are all about more for less and one of the ways we do this is by delivering great value through our ranges,” Mitchell Armitt, senior category manager, Big W, told Inside Retail. Bigger impact Big W is Do You Even’s first major retail partnership and the decision was fuelled by a want to make the brand more accessible. “At

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Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2021

Stephen Jones, Somerdale International’s managing director, believes the deal will provide a further boost to sales. The business works closely with Mayers Fine Food, distributing through its supply chain to retail customers such as Woolworths, Coles and Costco, and in 2012 established a permanent office in Australia.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Under the leadership of the brand’s marketing director Nick Jackson, the third generation of the family to run the business, Peter Jackson has rolled out a new e-commerce platform, which supports a seamless omnichannel experience for customers across all touchpoints. So, we see value in our marketing efforts through that scale.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

How involved will Anchorage be in the management of David Jones going forward? When TPG bought Myer as a venture capitalist, they went out to the market, they talked growth, they expanded Myer considerably, […] they attracted lots of investors in that early window and then [they took] money out of the company,” he told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2023

As part of the arrangement, Glow obtained 51 per cent ownership of Cargo Crew, with the brand retaining full management control. Its new partnership with Glow Capital Partners is set to further accelerate its growth into new markets. The partnership with Glow Capital is the next natural step for our business,” Rodgers said. “We

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2021

Fast forward to today and the recommerce market is booming, thanks to a generational mindset shift combined with changes wrought by the global health pandemic that are driving consumers to adopt more sustainable shopping habits. All of which helped fuel a change in societal attitudes where the ownership of pre-owned goods is concerned.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. But even for the top-tier brands in the market, billion-dollar retail acquisitions tend not to happen quickly.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Starting with one restaurant in Kenmore, he developed the business to over 120 international locations, before selling to the Retail Food Group for $30 million in 2012. Bonding over a love for Italian cuisine, the pair started selling fresh gnocchi at local markets. We have our [finger] on the pulse when it comes to real estate.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Founded by Rosie Iffla and Christine Tang-Corte in 2012, the brand’s minimalistic style of swimwear has previously only been available online or via selected resellers. . It also affords the founders more back-of-office space to manage its growing wholesale and online business. Image: Fella x Rory Gardiner.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

On Friday, JB Hi-Fi Group CEO Richard Murray officially left the consumer electronics company, where he has held various roles for the past 18 years, to lead Solomon Lew’s Premier Retail business; Terry Smart, previously managing director of The Good Guys and CEO of JB Hi-Fi, took over the top position.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

BridgerPay, payment operations software that boosts online businesses’ payments capabilities with a single API, and a unique admin interface to manage all transactions, has announced it has partnered with Zalora, Asia’s online fashion and lifestyle destination. For further information, please contact: Ira RoslanCluster PR Manager, Zalora.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

My first job was a casual role at Top Juice in Sydney as a teenager, and after finishing school in 2012, I moved to the Gold Coast to pursue surf lifesaving and started working at Boost Juice in Pacific Fair in Queensland. Working as a manager at Boost Juice, I developed my leadership abilities. It fit well with my training schedule.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2024

Sustainable Australian clothing and underwear brand Boody is looking to stake its claim in the global shapewear market, projected to be worth US$3.7 The next-gen Today, Boody is available across 15 markets globally and is available in 2000 doors in Australia alone. billion in 2028. This is shapewear you can actually eat in.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2022

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries has reportedly partnered with US private equity fund Apollo Global Management to buy a majority stake in UK-headquartered health & beauty retail chain Boots. Initially, private equity companies Bain Capital and CVC Capital ran the numbers before pulling out.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Julie Therond is the general manager of Longchamp Australia and New Zealand and has worked with the fashion brand since 2012. Julie Therond: I started at Longchamp almost 12 years ago in the Hong Kong office as an Apac area manager, before being promoted to Apac sales director. IR: What do you love about your job?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

“I actually think e-commerce as a subject matter will dissolve to some degree because, as it’s more and more understood within retail businesses, it will be more deeply embedded in the same way that store management and visual merchandising is today,” Hatton told Inside Retail in a recent interview. “I

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Murray was the group’s MD from 2012 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021. Best & Less says it will provide further updates to the market once details of Orrock’s return are known, or when its first-half results are announced in February. Prior to joining Best & Less, he served as CEO and MD of Just Group.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2022

Early predictions indicate that in the Australian market, Insider will invest $70 million over the next three years. The additional capital will be used to fuel rapid expansion, enhance the company’s core technology and scale local sales and marketing investments. 5 rating for 20 consecutive quarters.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

These crucial reforms are now highly unlikely to be tabled before the next Federal election, extending uncertainty for businesses that rely on data-driven marketing practices. How businesses can prepare Though the most critical marketing-related provisions have been postponed, brands shouldn’t wait for the law to pass.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Abloh trained as an architect and engineer in his early life, and transitioned to designing clothes in 2012. SurfStitch managing director Justin Hillberg steps down. Hillberg joined SurfStitch as merchandise manager in 2014, before becoming general manager in 2015 and managing director in 2018.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As I’ve mentioned, all too often, these exercises are undertaken to ‘tick boxes’ or as marketing exercises rather than being seen as meaningful pillars of culture. Ownership and definition of culture require that managers are provided with the skills to turn good intentions into good action.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Joining the company in 2012, Liu has held several leadership positions, including VP of Digital Ventures. He had reportedly overseen double-digit growth in L’Oreal Italy over a three-year period.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The first, a Melbourne radio interview defending Woolworths’ decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise, and the second, an ABC Four Corners exchange on competition in the grocery market.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Asia-Pacific CEO Josh Kilimnik will take on the ANZ CEO role, initially for 12 months, with the CEOs of Japan, Taiwan and the ASEAN markets continuing to report to him. Courtney was previously the executive general manager of Coles Express, and replaces outgoing head Darren Blackhurst, who is reported to be moving back to the United Kingdom.

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Ultra Flex

AUGUST 31, 2021

promotes Kylie Schleicher from Marketing Manager to Director of Product Development & Product Management. She will be managing new products, special requests, and Ultraflex’s current product portfolio. During her time as Marketing Manager and Product Manager, Ms. Schleicher.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dr Vranjes Firenze’s launch in the Australian market last December through a partnership with David Jones could be a sign of further global expansion to come, following L’Occitane Group’s recent acquisition of the luxury Italian home fragrance brand. L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2023

We recently sat down with David Sylvester, the executive vice president of global retail at Las Vegas Sands Corporation, for his thoughts on his career thus far and how he keeps himself grounded while at the same time managing a dizzying array of responsibilities. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

Born between 1995 and 2012, these consumers have grown up with the internet, social media, and influencers, and, by and large, they want different things from brands and businesses than older generations. The brand’s marketing manager, Madeline Youngman, is part of Gen Z and “lives and breathes TikTok.”

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

Anchorage struck gold with the $20 million acquisition of the Dick Smith consumer electronics chain from Woolworths Group in November 2012. After the ownership change, Burger King made a $2 million loss in 2012, a $4 million loss in 2013, and a $7.5 In fact, for the private equity firm, chances have been plentiful.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Launched back in 2012 by Griffiths and co-founders Jehan Ratnatunga and Danny Alexander, Who Gives a Crap first got off the ground after a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo — a campaign that saw Griffiths himself perched on a toilet for 50 hours , until the business hit its minimum target.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

It could float as soon as this week through a merger with one of Altimeter Capital Management’s SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company), which is already listed on the stock market. The Grab IPO is unusual in that its listing on the stock market will be secured by merging with a SPAC. Why is Grab shunning a regular IPO?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Before joining The Bay, Nairn held senior management roles across leading Australian retail brands including Kikki K, David Jones, Country Road Group, Aquila and the Witchery Group. Beccari joined LVMH as executive vice president of marketing and communications for Louis Vuitton before being appointed as chairman and CEO of Fendi in 2012.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Officeworks’ managing director Sarah Hunter said she was delighted to welcome Busse to the business at what is a very exciting time for the business and its growing technology team. Murray was the group’s MD from 2012 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Best & Less, he served as CEO and MD of Just Group.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Ikea’s partnership with social entrepreneurs was first established in 2012, and last financial year, nearly 50 products made in partnership with social entrepreneurs were sold in 54 markets. “We But she says it’s important that inclusive hiring practises are sincere and not simply a marketing exercise. Raising the bar.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

At the height of the pandemic, the company was thriving, with a stock price hovering around the US $170 mark and a market cap of around $50 billion. Chris Gilroy, a brand turnaround expert and former marketing director at Decathlon UK, believes that the new brand strategy will give Peloton much broader appeal, beyond just bikes. “It’s

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

Melbourne-based gumboot label Merry People was born in 2012 after founder Danielle Holloway found the that she couldn’t find a pair of gumboots suitable to her needs. DH: I started out working with some retailers and selling at markets. Doing the markets was hard, but I learned so much about my customer.

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