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Kering names new CEOs for Saint Laurent, Balenciaga

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Charbit joined Kering in 2012 as product strategy director of Saint Laurent and became CEO of Balenciaga in 2016. Charbit will succeed Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO, who will then focus on the brand development of all Kering fashion, leather goods and jewellery houses.

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Oakberry eyes Australian expansion after $100 million capital infusion

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The company said the funding will help accelerate its global expansion strategy, targeting more than $300 million in revenue and nearly 1000 stores worldwide by the end of this year. Founded in 2016, Oakberry currently has approximately 700 stores across more than 40 countries.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

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During the 2016 Rio Olympics, the story of US gymnast Simone Biles captivated audiences. These shifts manifest in various ways, from increased consumer spending to innovative marketing strategies. Brands that embraced digital strategies generated increased engagement and sales.

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Surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go launches in Australia

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million tonnes of food waste annually, and the National Food Waste Strategy targets to reduce this by half by 2030. “We Launched in Denmark in 2016, the marketplace has more than 100 million registered users in 18 countries and has helped save over 350 million meals from going to waste. Australia records more than 7.6

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Telstra names new CEO

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Brady joined the company in 2016 and has worked in a range of roles across finance, commercial and strategy before moving to leadership positions. She is also the company’s CFO and the group executive responsible for strategy. She starts her new role on September 1.

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MCoBeauty CEO Shelley Sullivan on bringing ‘masstige’ makeup to the US market

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Shelley Sullivan: We are following the same strategy in the US. IR: Previously you mentioned the strategy was almost entirely digital, did this end up being the the case entering the US? It is a tried-and-tested model for the brand; influencer marketing is a major element of the launch strategy. SS: Six per cent. SS: Absolutely.

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Why Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing e-bikes and retail partners

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It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Honing the product for growth Moving forward, Lekker’s strategy is to be fully impact-driven and its focus on e-bikes is a big part of this.

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