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Concept Eight buys Acai Brothers, ramps up Noodle Box US growth

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Concept Eight, the parent company of Noodle Box and Huxtaburger, is buying Acai Brothers and has bold plans for the brand. In an exclusive interview with Franchise Executives, Grant Lee, Concept Eight CEO, said “We think the acai business is still in the early stages of market growth in Australia. It’s hard to make a profit.”

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Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses looks to expand drive-thru model

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We will be using the opening of the first concept store to optimise the customer experience and embed it in future drive-thru locations. The new concept will extend the brand’s expansion opportunities beyond strip and shopping centre locations. The target market is likely to be aligned to the Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse brand.

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Daiso, Muji, Moshi Moshi? Why this Japanese-inspired chain is taking off

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Following in the tradition of Japanese retailers like Loft, Daiso and Muji that bring chic to everyday items and are consummate visual merchandisers, Thailand’s Moshi Moshi has gone into full expansion mode with a concept that uses the same template.

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Why Sacha Laing makes sense as CEO in Adore Beauty’s bricks-and-mortar era

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For over two decades, Melbourne-based Adore Beauty has operated online only, but now the beauty retailer is investing in physical concept stores. On Monday, alongside its full-year results for FY24, the business announced that it has signed two leases and that more concept stores are on the horizon.

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Fine jewellery in your 50s: Meet the matriarch proving age is just a number

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Expanding a fine jewellery brand into new markets involves a strategic, multifaceted approach that carefully considers the unique characteristics and needs of each target market,” Angus said. It fosters a sense of community and strengthens the brand presence in targeted markets”.

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Culinary revolution: Meals in Minutes founders talk innovation, global expansion

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million in a seed round led by 500 Global, coupled with a strategic expansion plan spanning Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, reflecting the growing market for convenience-based businesses. An essential part of our approach involves deconstructing these recipes and integrating them into our overall concept.

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Fashion’s balancing act: Right product, market, timing and price

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With constant pressure to stay ahead of the competition, continuously innovate and get seasonal releases on time, it can be difficult to ensure that all the moving parts come together to create the best possible products at the right price point for each target market.

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