Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Global e-gift card and payment platform Prezzee has announced the appointment of CEO Jamie Samaha. In his tenure, Karp oversaw the growth of the digital gift card company across Australia and its expansion into North America, UK and New Zealand.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Our reputation as a gifting destination continued to grow beyond key gifting periods and seasonal celebrations reflecting our focus on targeted promotional activity and increased investment in gift sets.”. The post Dusk plans expansion ahead of Christmas appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inside Retail connected with Millstein to discuss the brands plans to tap into channel expansion and merchandising opportunities and how the founder plans to turn Fishwife into a household name. BM: Weve seen continuous growth in online gifting, so we will continue to lean into this with some really exciting gifting options.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

As such, on opening day the first 200 customers will be gifted exclusive complimentary goody bags, complete with items from the newest product ranges. The opening of our Trafford Centre store marks our first opening in 2025 and expansion of our presence in the UK, bringing our unique shopping experience to even more customers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day presents brands and retailers with the opportunity to match shoppers with the perfect gift for their loved ones. The recipients of all this gift-giving no longer need to be significant others, with brands also championing friendship and self-love to be celebrated on the 14th of February.

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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 first two stores will open in Sydneys Stockland Shopping Centres before adding three further stores in New South Wales to its bricks-and-mortar network in 2025.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Inside Retail sat down with co-founder and CEO Johansson to discuss the brand’s decision to open a bricks-and-mortar location in New York City and its plans for global expansion. The NYC store signals a significant step in this global expansion. Why do you think the American millennial consumer resonates with your brand?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

“You could say we’re like a florist, but you get to eat our bouquets when they arrive, so it’s a product that combines the best of gift-giving and floral giving in one delivery,” Edible Blooms co-founder and managing director, Kelly Jamieson, said. Strawberries are dipped in chocolate and presented in a gift box. “We

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Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2024

Our product team developed free surprise gifts for members, and we launched our first mobile game in the theme of the team’s underwear design [in September 2023], attracting 10,000 unique players. RR: Our key focus is on global expansion, alongside establishing additional retail stores centred on the unique Knobby experience.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2025

Inside Retail connected with Bacha Coffee to discuss the companys strategic expansion in Japan and its vision for the market. Further reading: Bacha Coffee bets big on global expansion, more new markets to come. The first store is set to open in Tokyos shopping district Ginza.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us has reported a slip in half-year profits impacted by its expansion in the UK and setting up of its Australian operations. Further reading: UK expansion boosts December trading for Toys ‘R’ Us The post Expansion costs eat into Toys ‘R’ Us profit appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says UK expansion has boosted combined order values in the two months to December 31 last year. The company says its expansion into the UK represents a significant “near-term growth opportunity” for the Toys’R’ Us brand. billion (£3.7 billion (£3.4

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Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2021

The business has partnered with re-commerce players Trove to bring this new platform to life, with all profits to be reinvested in to additional sustainability initiatives, as well as the expansion of the Like New platform.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2024

Now, the at-home pilates provider – which sells and rents reformer pilates machines, or beds, and operates an on-demand platform of exercise videos – is embarking on a global expansion. Global expansion Your Reformer’s growth strategy combines market geographic expansion and product diversification.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Emerging markets Global expansion is now a major growth driver for the business. The inherent unpredictability of these items replicates the thrill of receiving an unanticipated gift. This isn’t just a form of brand promotion but a powerful way to attract fan engagement through individuality and storytelling,” she added.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 31, 2022

Superdry has opened its 3,541 sq ft anchor store on Icon Outlet’s upper level and forms part of the brand’s expansion in the outlet sector, with Icon Outlet marking the brand’s second outlet store in London, joining other leading retail names such as adidas, Calvin Klein, Levi’s, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The post Child’s play: Inside Toys ‘R’ Us’ expansion strategy appeared first on Inside Retail. This allows all our team shoppers and suppliers to grow with us over the medium-term horizon.” ” This article was originally published in the 2022 Australian Retail Outlook, powered by KPMG.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Strategic expansion into Orchard Road and Jewel Changi Airport was driven by market research and partnerships, aiming to fill the need for accessible, high-quality family entertainment,” she told Inside Retail. Through interactive games and themed activities, the brand aims to foster cognitive development and critical thinking for children.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

But, with consumers facing rising inflation and cost of living pressures across the world, the stakes for international expansion are high. million over HY23, which included non-recurring costs associated with overseas expansion – such as costs involved in setting up in the UK. The brand recorded an EBITDA loss of $6.7

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. For example, we’re looking at ways that our AI can help gift-givers choose something that’s perfect for their specific loved one.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2023

For example, one of the biggest insights the company has gained is that many customers purchase items as gifts for friends and family. The post Nicobar, the mindful Indian brand that is on the cusp of global expansion appeared first on Inside Retail. This wasn’t evident through its online store. “We

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This provides a great foundation to strengthen the brand online, the expansion of bricks-and-mortar into selected flagship locations and exclusive partnerships. The combination of personalisation, with a premium range of fashionable leather goods, is a unique proposition and continues to be sought after by customers,” he said.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Positioned at the entry, cosmetics is an expansion running in two directions, forward toward the atrium and laterally into adjacent areas. Every Palacio store is unique, every store is a flagship, and every store is a gift to the community.”. In homage to Wyman, the store café is called Café Lance.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2024

But its recent expansion into premium furniture products offers a taste of what’s to come from Australia’s leading stationery supplier. Thirty years later, in 2024, that range has grown tenfold to around 40,000 products both in-store and online. A month in, 45 stores now offer this service.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

She will replace Louis Mittoni, the controlling shareholder, who has taken a step back in the organisation as part of a strategic plan for the expansion of the ASX-listed business announced in March. Toys ‘R’ Us has chosen an experienced e-commerce executive Penny Cox with extensive international experience to take over as CEO.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

When it comes to future expansions, feedback from our customers will help guide new brands and categories, so watch this space.”. It’s more of an add-on sale or gifting opportunity,” he said. Tapping into Millennial market. So it will be an attractive shopping experience for the emerging homewares customers in particular.”.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It will initially open as an exclusive festive pop-up store with a retail space of 255 sqm and in Spring 2024 an expansion of an additional 176 sqm will follow to include Lush’s transformative Lush Spa. On Friday 3rd November at 10:00 am, fresh handmade cosmetic brand Lush will open a new store in Covent Garden.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2024

“We see Westfield as an ideal partner for growth due to their expansive national store network,” said a company spokesperson. “Whether shopping for on-trend products, timeless pieces, or gifts for life events like birthdays and housewarmings, customers will find items that elevate their home design to new levels.”

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

ProCook opens the doors to its latest store on Thursday 23 rd November, following continued plans to pursue UK retail expansion. As we approach the festive season, their range of kitchen and homeware will provide another great option for those shopping for gifts.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This will be the brand’s fourth franchise in the UK and the 12th store overall, and will open at Metrocentre on Friday 7 October at 12pm, with a number of activities planned to mark the launch, including a surprise character appearance and gifts with purchase (worth over £25) for the first 200 customers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These expansions demonstrate our commitment to bringing innovative and engaging retail experiences to more customers throughout the region, continually evolving to meet their needs.” It] is only the beginning of our transformation,” he said.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway’s toy company Jazwares has acquired toy distributor Big Balloon, as part of its global expansion plans. The acquisition of Big Balloon, a key player in the Australian toy industry for more than 12 years, is an investment in the future global growth of Jazwares, said Judd Zebersky, founder and CEO of Jazwares.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Armed with fresh knowledge of the beauty industry, he quit the role in 2014 and created his first business, a tiny design agency that created floral designs for corporate clients, specialising in events and gifts. Expanding abroad Having established a solid reputation in Mainland China, the brand has just begun to explore expansion abroad.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2021

International expansion driven through flagships. Although A&F in its current guise has been a mainstay in the American retail scene from the 1990s, it took until the end of the 2000s for the brand’s international expansion to gain traction. This included the images on in-store photos, gift cards and shopping bags.

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VMS

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Additionally, every store offers local apparel and gifts inspired by area attractions, businesses and themes.”. “Another factor propelling us to the top is that each store stocks a unique, hand-picked selection of pro and college teams depending on the fanbase in that area, including NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and MLS gear.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ said that the UK division needs about $7 million of initial working capital to fund the expansion, which was expected to result in an initial operating loss of $6 million in the first 12 months.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Store expansion and optimisation LSKD’s next growth phase will include significant investment in bricks-and-mortar retail, and two new stores will open in Queensland in the coming months. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand. “We

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