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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2021, she was promoted to brand director for Australia and New Zealand where she was the lead architect in the redesign of the Lego portfolio differentiation strategy. McKenny joined The Lego Group in 2009 and has been responsible for the development and execution of some of the brand’s biggest campaigns in the region.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The arrival of Mango is in line with the wider strategy- developed and implemented by Touchwood owner The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”) alongside asset manager Sovereign Centros – to diversify the scheme’s offer and attract premium brands to the scheme.

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JULY 4, 2021

Toys “R” Us has announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Lian Yu, who has been promoted from her previous position of general manager of the brand. She will also be responsible for building a data analytics team and leading the Groups’ strategy around data science. “I According to Mittoni, Chill Factor made up 2.7

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And for the year ahead, these brands need to pay attention and set future-focused strategies. Here are three areas of strategy that will be prominent for leading retailers around the world over the next 12 months. One example is NFT studio RTFKT, which Nike acquired in December 2021.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Even as businesses reopen in many parts of the world and people swap masks for makeup, 2021 continues to be a time of transition, with the rules of post-pandemic life still taking shape. Like just about every industry, the influencer economy evolved significantly from 2020 to 2021. million EMV. content creators. million EMV.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As 2021 winds down and retailers look ahead to 2022, they have a golden opportunity to leverage advanced data science for pricing to thoughtfully revisit strategies for their private label items, which generally drive attractive margins. Craig Marion, VP, Global Product Management, DemandTec.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Thank you to The General Store partner and CEO Matt Newell and partners and chief strategy officer Danny Lattouf, as well as Rosanna Iacono, managing partner at The Growth Activists, and Nicola Mansfield, chief thinker at The Design Thinkers. Download the Coolest Retailers in Australia 2021 report.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

“This year it feels like Australian retailers have opted for a longer sales period starting their Black Friday promotions weeks before the day,” Locke Fitzpatrick, digital marketing manager at LSKD, told Inside Retail. “We Since 2021, LSKD has joined in on the “Black November” sales period, starting its discounting earlier each year.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As Taking Shape’s SEO and digital performance manager, Kiran Flynn is the plus-size fashion brand’s go-to person for digital and content marketing. Kiran Flynn: As SEO and performance marketing manager at Taking Shape, I’m proud to have produced some fantastic results for the business. IR : What are some of your long-term career goals?

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MAY 18, 2021

Before Julie Mathers sold her eco-friendly e-commerce business Flora & Fauna to beauty giant BWX , she came first in Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce in 2021.

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MAY 23, 2024

Akter’s study surveyed 211 managers at manufacturing companies in Bangladesh with at least one year of experience using basic AI-powered climate service solutions and found that businesses employing AI-powered climate service innovation models improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and increased renewable energy sources.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This means adopting new-generation technologies such as digital signage, powered by a robust operating system, enabling remote management, personalisation and interactivity with in-store signage. “As We offer them a sort of digital canvas: retailers have their own strategy and we give them the digital medium to execute inside their stores.”.

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JULY 3, 2022

Schai said Lindt’s bricks-and-mortar strategy revolves around three store concepts: the cafe, the outlet, and the boutique. The chocolatier tried to do a soft launch of its online offer just before Easter 2021, but underestimated how many Australians would shop online following the pandemic and was caught off guard. “We

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APRIL 27, 2021

With available cash of $270 million, a clean balance sheet with no debt and a re-invigorated management team and board of directors, I could not be more excited to execute on our business strategy to ultimately drive revenue growth with positive free cash flow,” said Davis-Rice.

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JUNE 20, 2021

US fashion brand Ralph Lauren is expanding its bricks-and-mortar presence in Australia as part of its Next Great Chapter strategy to deliver sustainable long-term growth and value creation. They are the first of several store openings for the brand in 2021 and beyond. Updating a classic. Leading with digital.

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JUNE 12, 2024

Lovisa’s announcement earlier this month that John Cheston will leave Smiggle to become its new CEO and managing director next June marks the latest departure of a senior leader from Premier Investments. US-based Herrero succeeded Shane Fallscheer, a co-founder and former managing director of Lovisa. million business to a $319.8

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MARCH 19, 2023

Back in time The story starts in 2017, when then-CEO and managing director John Humble went on a bit of a buying spree. To that end, in 2018, Humble, backed by financial director Aaron Finlay and Bain Capital, offered to purchase 100 per cent of BWX’s shares in a management buyout. It’s a long story.

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JULY 25, 2023

But while Target initially seemed to be in a strong position, there was a lack of stability and understanding of what made the business tick within its management ranks. In 2002, however, the business’ managing director Larry Davis, himself originally from North America, refocused Target on bringing US-based brands into Australia.

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JUNE 15, 2022

Miele’s arrival is in line with the strategy, developed by Touchwood owner The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”) and appointed asset manager Sovereign Centros, to diversify the centre’s retailer offer and attract premium brands to the scheme. We look forward to welcoming even more brands to Touchwood in the coming months.”.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Akeroyd, who took over in April, will present his strategy alongside first-half results that will show the lingering impact of lockdown restrictions in China, Burberry’s biggest market. He has already made his key appointment in choosing Daniel Lee to replace Riccardo Tisci as chief designer at the 166-year-old label.

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MARCH 17, 2024

Following its acquisition of Touchwood in mid-2021, owner The Ardent Companies and asset manager Sovereign Centros from CBRE implemented a strategy focused on strengthening and diversifying the scheme’s offer to cement its position as the West Midlands’ destination of choice. Reaching 98.5%

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The offer made to buy Adore Beauty is straight from THG’s playbook after its buyout of UK-based online beauty retailer Cult Beauty for £275 million in August of 2021. In September, THG secured key commercial partnerships with Australian beauty brands like Hairbearcare and Skin Virtue to manage their UK operations and international expansion.

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APRIL 26, 2022

Here, Australia and New Zealand general manager Preet Bains discusses the brand’s omnichannel strategy, the sensory appeal of its unique stores and the key to maintaining the relevance of a legacy brand. . How would you describe Aesop’s strategy and approach to physical stores and their role? Please paint me a picture.

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JULY 6, 2021

Despite the numerous obstacles the retailer faced in 2020, Jeanswest managed to retain the trust and loyalty of consumers, recently taking the title of Clothing Store of the Year 2020 in the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards. He told Inside Retail that strategy hasn’t changed, “even during these difficult times”. Baby steps .

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FEBRUARY 26, 2023

in 2021,” Luq Niazi, Global Managing Partner, Industries at IBM, told Inside Retail. Remaining vigilant At the end of the day, Niazi feels retailers, brands, and marketers need to embrace a new mindset that prioritises cybersecurity and risk management. of all attacks among the top 10 industries, up from 7.3%

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DECEMBER 12, 2021

2021 has been a year many retailers would like to forget, but none more so than online accessories brand The Daily Edited (TDE), which has not only had a global pandemic to grapple with, but also the shocking exit of co-founder and creative director Alyce Tran following allegations that she had misused company funds. .

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OCTOBER 17, 2021

However, while retailers and consumers alike would be eager to put 2021 behind them, the research suggests recent events have yet again reshaped the way people shop and spend. This has increased since the beginning of 2021 and is almost two-and-a-half times higher than those spending more with offshore online retailers (22 per cent).

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APRIL 12, 2023

Toys “R” Us Australia CEO and managing director Dr. Louis Mittoni told Inside Retail that the past 12 months had been “interesting.” However, he identified that there were immense opportunities for business managers, if they are able to strategically navigate their way through challenging and uncertain economic times.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. Richard Benson, managing director of Ardent UK. million sq ft.

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AUGUST 22, 2021

A post-pandemic uptick in Australian e-commerce is here to stay, according to a new study conducted by order and delivery management software company ShipStation. The business surveyed 2000 global consumers to compile the data, releasing the report to highlight retailer opportunities that continue to arise in the sector.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

last minute shopping needs, and complement our existing e-commerce offer,” Woolworths Metro general manager Justin Nolan said in a statement. Uber Eats regional general manager retail for ANZ, Lucas Groeneveld, said that the company has seen significant demand for grocery items on the platform. option for? those smaller ?top?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By November 5, 2021, Nike shares closed at US$177.51. At first, the strategy worked and profits rose. Yes, retro designs and lines can drive sales bumps and Nike managed to cash in over the short term. Nike leaned into the leisure market. Almost weekly, there were new drops. The brand was experiencing record sales.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Keeping pace with consumer trends and changing behaviours is key to the success of retail operations, particularly when managing the impact of current global events on supply chains to ensure they’re able to consistently meet demand. . 2) Try before you buy. Download your free copy of the eBook here. .

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

This takes total retailer investment at Derbion in new stores, refits and upsizes since 2021 to over 35m. Pictured by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd The past year has seen retailers at Derbion invest over 5.87m into their stores to help enhance the customer experience. Derbion store and facilities photography 2024.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

With the two dominant deal days in our rearview mirrors and the world still largely at home due to the pandemic’s restrictions, the e-commerce onslaught will continue, causing retailers to adjust their fulfilment strategies to stay afloat. Retailers lack automation, intelligent order management.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Endeavour Group was previously part of Woolworths and subsequently spun off and listed (along with BWS, and hotel and gambling assets) on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2021. Pfeiffer-Smith stepped into the MD job in July 2022, shifting across from a role as Endeavour Group’s chief strategy officer. per cent in 2020.

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MAY 12, 2021

billion on accelerating Australia’s digital transformation through it’s Digital Economy Strategy. Though, while eligibility for the fund was expanded within the 2021 Budget, it still isn’t available to retailers: the second-largest employing sector in the Australian economy. The nation-wide digital upgrade.

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