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Pokemon launches online stores for Australia, New Zealand

Inside Retail

Pokemon Center, a retail chain offering a wide range of Pokemon products, is currently available in the US, Canada and the UK. Pokemon Center will open online stores in Australia and New Zealand, giving customers a more convenient option to purchase Pokemon items.

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Boost Retail Efficiency with Better Communication Tools

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Why Retail Operations Need Reliable Communication and Staffing Solutions The holiday season is a critical time for retailers. Whether you’re managing a bustling clothing store, a Big Box retail chain, or a tech-heavy store in the mall, your team is about to face its most challenging few months.

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Hip Pocket Workwear appoints Peter Fiasco as its first CEO

Inside Retail

The retail chain has more than 50 locations in its network. Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety has announced a leadership shift, appointing a CEO to the 31-year-old Australian-owned business. Peter Fiasco, Kwik Kopys head of franchising, takes on the brand new role on 3 February 2025.

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How Sgt Puppa aims to take a bite out of the booming pet industry

Inside Retail

“There’s definitely 300 stores in this brand,” Monaghan told Inside Retail ahead of the launch of Sgt Puppa’s first store at Fashion Show Las Vegas this week. With only 1000 pieces of each product made, the collection is designed to sell out, making room for the next drop. We’re not doing shampoos, conditioners, and brushes.

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Premier Retail to close four Sydney stores despite good performance

Inside Retail

Premier Retail says it achieved a modest increase in sales for the half year to January 29, despite losing 42,000 trading days to Covid-related lockdowns and movement restrictions. Peter Alexander, Smiggle and Portmans will close by March and Just Jeans by no later than July.

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Sneakerboy enters administration with creditors to meet this month

Inside Retail

Luxury footwear and fashion retailer Sneakerboy faces a new test after administrators were appointed to oversee the embattled retail chain.

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From poverty to billions. Vale: Leonardo del Vecchio, founder of Luxottica

Inside Retail

After a difficult start when it almost went bust, the company started making its own glasses a decade later and expanded rapidly in the 1980s when Del Vecchio spotted the value of making spectacles as a fashion accessory rather than a necessity. Acquisitions were also part of the Del Vecchio strategy. HANDS-ON MANAGER.