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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

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Despite some unsuccessful forays beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand by some retailers, there is increasing optimism about global expansion. Its success contrasts with the spectacular failure of Wesfarmers’ $1.7 billion investment in the Homebase hardware chain in the UK.

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Dairy Queen eyes expansion into Australia

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He contrasted Berkshire’s increasing its stake in five Japanese trading houses with his decision in late 2022 to unwind most of a $4 billion investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co disclosed just three months earlier. “I reevaluated that in the light of certain things that were going on,” Buffett said.

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

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In contrast, he said, the current e-commerce site is “like one of our premium flagships and something we’re really proud of”. This is a key part of the brand’s expansion, but it doesn’t mean stores will carry less stock. At the time the brand had 10 stores in Victoria. “We’re

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Burgers and podcast booths: Morris Moor brings city vibes to the suburbs

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The suburbs in contrast are booming. For Royal Stacks, the suburban location of Morris Moor stands in sharp contrast to the mostly inner-city locations of its other restaurants. Focus on local expansion . Get people off the couch and into stores. For me, I think home is where it’s at right now.

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How Global Bunjang taps into the secondhand K-pop merchandise boom

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In contrast, prices in the pre-loved market can change based on how rare it is. It consistently ranks among the top five for high spending, making it an important focus for our future expansion,” Lee said. Similarly, Loona photocards have sold for 2 million KRW ($1372), while a BTS Suga D-Day calendar went for 1.5

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Bally Unveils A New London Flagship on Regent Street, Celebrating its 170-Year Heritage

Retail Focus

A focus on materials creates an open, flexible space with visual contrasts, a central Bally Haus feature. At the store’s entrance, an expansive LED screen introduces unique 360 content for digital campaigns and collections. Light and dark marble flooring meets earthy, red stones, terracotta shelving displays and natural millwork.

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Exclusive: Vietnamese fashion operator eyes international expansion plan

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The expansion will see a broader implementation of digital channels, including a mobile application, an e-commerce platform and individual ‘brand.com’ shopping sites. In contrast, Covid-19 fuelled declines in both revenue and profit in nearby Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Since then, the brand has opened 10 more.

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