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JANUARY 19, 2025

With many more retail and distribution deals in the works, both locally and in China, Europe and the UK, co-owner Wayne Quilliam attributes the brands success to a powerful combination of authenticity, sustainability, quality, and cultural significance that has resonated well with consumers. Why, or why not?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, the Salomon customer includes Pilates princesses whose ‘fit checks’ on social media have contributed to the virality of the shoe styles, whilst the brand still caters to its core original consumer of adventure seekers. The unique set of Salomon partner trail events is an expansion of its global strategy.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Vincom Retail is Vietnam’s biggest mall operator by dint of opening malls here, there and everywhere, but is this the right strategy? Vincom itself is also reporting a shift in consumer spending with a greater emphasis on necessities over discretionary items. What can Vincom do? appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

billion investment in its omnichannel strategy. Building a more accessible Ikea Olson told Inside Retail that one of the companys main priorities right now is to create accessibility for American consumers across the US. Recently, Ikea has been seeing major gains in its US business, increasing its market share by 13.6

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Balázs Krizsanyik, GM of Desigual Asia Pacific, and Tim O’Rourke, national sales and managing director at O’Rourke Showroom, to learn more about the brand’s local strategy for the Australian market and its expansion strategy globally. IR: Could you elaborate more on the expansion strategies in this market?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This expansion marks the beginning of a significant 10-year investment plan, with the US fast-food chain committing US$75 million to the venture. Inside Retail : Why did Chick-fil-A choose Singapore as the starting destination for its international expansion into Asia? Further reading, How Yum China’s growth strategy is paying off.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 6, 2021

Fashion label General Pants is set to expand to 65 stores across Australia and New Zealand as part of its growth strategy to focus on Gen Z and millennial consumers. In 2019, the business completed a comprehensive reset of our forward strategy and despite the challenges of Covid-19,” Sacha Laing, CEO at General Pants Co.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

Fulfilment expansion Amazon Australia is heavily investing in expanding its fulfilment capabilities in the local market. This has led a number of CPGs and FMCGs to increase their investment and focus on the Amazon platform, which provides consumers with a greater selection and assortment to choose from.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Flying Tigers expansion strategy is rapid; it plans to have a footprint of 50 stores across Australia in the next five years. The design-led variety retailer is looking to offer Australian consumers an entirely new shopping experience and fill a gap in the market with its sustainable, affordable and playful designs.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines , has underlined its regional development strategy in the archipelago with the grand opening of a new mall in Mandaue City, Cebu on October 25. The post Why Filipino mall giant SM Prime remains committed to regional expansion appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The recent acquisition also means the end of Mad Mex’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia , which was announced two years ago before the pandemic forced it to change the strategy. . “I In 2018, 4Fingers bought 50 per cent of Mad Mex as part of the Australian Mexican quick-service restaurant brand’s expansion into Asia.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

The brand launched a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site to expand beyond UberEats late in the year. “In a tough macro environment, we are pleased to have delivered on the first year of our growth strategy whilst building organisational capability and a customer led culture,” said Matt Marshall, RFG CEO.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Following the success of fellow Kiwi outdoor brand Kathmandu , outdoor clothing brand Bushbuck is raising equity to speed up its expansion in Australia. Founded in 2012 by CEO Tim Dunn, Bushbuck is a hunting and outdoor brand that uses a direct-to-consumer business model.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While retailers have had their heads down trying to decipher which Generative AI technology will increase operational efficiency, it has become apparent that consumers, too, have an appetite for AI. Since the launch of Alexa in 2014 consumers have warmed up to the idea of interacting with smart appliances.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A shift in Chinese retailers’ strategy toward lower-priced goods and services to win cost-conscious consumers risks embedding the country’s recent deflationary trends more permanently into the world’s second-largest economy. This stands to create more headwinds for China’s stuttering post-Covid recovery.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2024

This is why many growing retailers adopt ‘glocal’ strategies, a nuanced approach to expansion that blends the best of global reach with local adaptation. Before stepping foot in any new market, retailers should invest in thorough market research to understand the unique preferences and behaviours of local consumers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2023

With international expansion on the horizon, we sat down with founder and CEO Shelley Sullivan to talk through the brand’s journey, as well as what makes it tick. That’s really our brand strategy. IR: It’s pretty clear it’s a challenging environment for those consumers at the moment.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Malaysia represents a significant potential due to its dynamic and evolving coffee culture where consumers are open to trying new food and coffee experiences, making this a prime market for our brand,” Vaibhav Punj, CEO at Tim Hortons MGCA, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Consumers are the driving force behind a constantly changing, fragmented and evolving e-commerce landscape. From 2021 and even into early this year, 77 per cent of global consumers were still spending at or above the same levels online as they were a year prior. Inflation’s impact on e-commerce is still unclear.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2025

Under the leadership of CEO Christophe Archaimbault, the brand is executing a multi-faceted strategy to ensure relevance, drive international expansion and deepen its technological integration, all while maintaining its commitment to sustainability.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Dubai-based retailer and brand distributor GMG is ramping up its expansion in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong as demand for sports and lifestyle products soars. The country has a well-established retail ecosystem with high-traffic shopping malls, premium retail spaces and a digitally engaged consumer base.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This expansion aligns with the broader trend of Korean beauty brands gaining traction in international markets, particularly in the US, where consumers are increasingly drawn to innovative Korean skincare and cosmetic products. The company said in a statement that the US offers a compelling opportunity in terms of size and influence.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

per cent, as orders were impacted by the impact of inflation on consumer spending. The company said it remains on track to deliver significant network expansion this year. The post Domino’s Pizza profit slumps as inflation hits consumer spending appeared first on Inside Retail. million on global sales of $1.97

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The executive said the new funding will be allocated across three strategic focus areas: product innovation and expansion, omnichannel retail presence, and international expansion. “We This international expansion strategy will enable us to refine our brand’s global appeal and gauge demand across diverse regions,” he explained.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Business model and strategy The company offers products across 15 categories, including trendy toys, beauty products, stationery and snacks, with exclusive regional distribution rights for some items. Southeast Asia expansion Beyond Indonesia, Oh!some Further global expansion remains under consideration. In December, Oh!some

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2022

The successful execution of our omni-retail strategy, our enhanced digital capability, proactive supply chain management, and an outstanding contribution from our team members were central to this performance,” he said. The post Super Retail Group delivers record sales, eyes expansion appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Privately held French luxury skincare brand Clarins has opened its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia and New Zealand after 70 years in the game. We are currently focused on the success of this inaugural store; its performance will guide our plans for future expansion.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Rapid regional expansion with Singapore as the key focus “Like many global brands, JD Sports has chosen Singapore as its key city in Southeast Asia to capture rising demand in the region and trial new retail concepts and products,” said Andre Loong, CEO of JD Sports Southeast Asia. “We

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Geezy Go, an online-only supermarket that launched in Sydney in August, is setting up shop in Melbourne on Wednesday and will soon hit New Zealand as part of its rapid expansion plan. “We’re Affordability is a big part of Geezy Go’s appeal to consumers. We’re launching in Melbourne, we’ve got the sites ready.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Geezy Go, an online-only supermarket that launched in Sydney in August, is setting up shop in Melbourne on Wednesday and will soon hit New Zealand as part of its rapid expansion plan. “We’re Affordability is a big part of Geezy Go’s appeal to consumers. We’re launching in Melbourne, we’ve got the sites ready.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The Japanese consumer is highly discerning, valuing products that offer not only efficacy but also an experience. She added that the company views Japan as a crucial market for furthering its global expansion. The CEO said Kypris will focus on educating consumers about what makes the brand unique. “We

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

IR: We’ve seen consumer behaviour change rapidly during and after the pandemic. Looking ahead, what are the major consumer trends that are on your radar, and how is Who Gives A Crap preparing for them? Looking ahead, it’s not just sustainable products that consumers are interested in, but an entirely sustainable supply chain.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2025

Driscoll agreed, stating that as a private company, every move Nordstrom makes, from merchandise and promotional strategies to executive hires and store expansion will no longer be under the scrutiny of investors that tend to prioritise short-term results over long-term vision.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ubsdell explained: Across the board weve seen investment heavily geared towards international expansion and brand elevation. With brands having to work harder than ever to maintain attention, loyalty and consumer spend, powering authenticity with imagination – have driven impressive commercial results through dynamic retail design.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Five years after launching into the market with its hero product, a true-blue fitted t-shirt, the brand now operates 9 brick-and-mortar stores, alongside thriving direct-to-consumer and wholesale operations. IR : What strategies, from merchandising to marketing and more, does True Classic incorporate to stay ahead in this market?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The app’s initial rollout covers major cities like New Delhi and Mumbai, with plans for nationwide expansion. Underlying impacts The partnership between Reliance Retail and Shein represents a significant shift in India’s fashion landscape, with several key implications for both businesses and consumers.

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