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How three Aussie retailers with a US presence are navigating the market now

Inside Retail

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the tariff problem, and the situation remains fluid, several Australian retailers told Inside Retail they are recalibrating their strategies and looking to streamline their operations rather than retreat from the lucrative US market.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Tumi doubles down on Asia with store expansions and premium retail upgrades

Inside Retail

This strategic focus will also be complemented by increased marketing investment to further build brand awareness and local market relevance, Maroulis added. Looking ahead, additional brand partnerships are in the pipeline as part of Tumis broader regional expansion efforts.

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How Costco’s new warehouse is a key move in its Australian expansion strategy

Inside Retail

Costcos latest store opening in Ardeer, Melbourne, marks a significant milestone in the retailer’s continued expansion throughout Australia. The great thing about Costco is the items that go to market globally are the cheapest out of all of the retailers. It now has 15 warehouses in the country and $4.4 billion in annual revenue.

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Charles & Keith co-founder Keith Wong on the brand’s global expansion 

Inside Retail

Singaporean label Charles & Keith is ramping up its global expansion, opening three flagship stores in Tokyo, Singapore, and China, following its concept debut in Seoul last year. It offers the perfect setting for our largest global store, allowing us to showcase the full breadth of our collections to a unique, trendsetting market.

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Ksubi CEO Craig King talks store expansion and retail growth strategy

Inside Retail

Streetwear brand Ksubi is making a splash in the Australian retail market, with new stores in Sydney and Melbourne, and a high-profile creative director in Pip Edwards. Inside Retail : Ksubi was founded in Australia in 1999, but until recently, it mostly operated in the US market. You can download the full report here.

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Chick-fil-A’s head of Asia Pacific Hugh Park on the brand’s Asian expansion plan

Inside Retail

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 spoke with Hugh Park, head of Asia Pacific operations at Chick-fil-A, about the brand’s vision for the Asian market.

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