Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Having found out that “traditional” management tools have become less relevant, brands were forced to rethink their processes to survive, stay relevant and true to their audiences. . If experience has become an integral part of brand strategy, it is because brands are more customer-focused than ever.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

The plans were revealed along with the group’s annual result which saw a $33.5 CEO Scott Evans said the company’s improved performance stems from management recognising that retail has “forever changed” with customer expectations shifting dramatically. The new ones in planning will be located largely in regional areas.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Chen, a former food franchisee, and Sharvell, an ex-Hungry Jacks area manager, have appointed former Soul Origin executive Chris Mavris as chief operating officer, and Minu Kaneshakarnar, formerly with The Cheesecake Shop, as marketing manager. This story was originally published on Franchise Executives.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Designworks’ divisional general manager Brooke Norton told Inside Retail that the brand sells about 15 million units each year and is heading towards $200 million in wholesale sales. According to Norton, Designwoks plans to expand in four key areas. And it supplies to department stores, such as David Jones, Myer, Kmart and Big W.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

As a result, Surfstitch has shifted its focus to improving its conversion rate and increasing its basket size, and one of the key ways it plans to do so is by expanding its offering. That’s where the whole marketplace strategy comes into play.”. According to Facioni, Surfstitch’s reach is in the hundreds of thousands.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

And it doesn’t plan to stop there. last minute shopping needs, and complement our existing e-commerce offer,” Woolworths Metro general manager Justin Nolan said in a statement. Uber Eats regional general manager retail for ANZ, Lucas Groeneveld, said that the company has seen significant demand for grocery items on the platform.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

By using future-focused insights, retailing marketers can evolve their strategies to stay abreast of change. Aligning marketing strategy to a range of potential futures allows us to mitigate risks and reduce unintended consequences, while taking advantage of opportunities. A marketer’s crystal ball?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Belles’ managing director Joss Jenner-Leuthart told Inside Retail that the brand has chosen to raise funding through this particular route – rather than a traditional capital raise – as it provides customers with the opportunity to connect more deeply with the brand, and feel a genuine sense of ownership over it.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

Renowned Australian footwear business Munro Footwear Group (MFG) recently acquired the popular but beleaguered New Zealand kids’ footwear brand Bobux, as part of a plan to consolidate its presence in the children’s market. The long-term plan is still being finalised,” he said. The initial focus is on stabilisation.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

LSKD founder and CEO Jason Daniel said that the brand spends a lot of the year planning and preparing for peak period. We’re seeing more resilience from brands with every-day and low-price strategies. The post Strategies for success: LSKD and Shippit on preparing for peak season appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the past three years, the average employee experienced 10 planned enterprise changes, up from two in 2016. Thats according to David A Shore Doctor of Philosophy, Education/Strategy, Southern Illinois University. Change requires empathy and understanding for individuals and teams to manage the emotional rollercoaster it can create.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It has already acquired several e-commerce businesses in Australia, where it plans to focus its efforts. Sellers often have a deep understanding of their market and target customers and bring ideas for new product launches and an overarching brand strategy. “It Johnston expects Una Brands to reach that milestone in the next year or so.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Under Armour has announced its growth strategy centered on four pillars and aimed at enhancing and fortifying the brand over the long term. The strategy, revealed during an investor meeting in New York City, focuses on four key elements product, story, service and team.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

During the pandemic, the Australian womenswear brand Witchery turned 50, but rather than kicking back to party, the retailer revved its omnichannel strategy and worked on a new physical store concept. Managing director Simon Schofield discusses the new bricks-and-mortar experience and the brand’s revitalised product range.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2024

The reported closure of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores managed by authorised retail partners in China has raised questions about the tech giant’s strategy in the world’s second-largest economy and whether the move is counterintuitive when the market’s consumer electronics sector has seen a sign of recovery.

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2024

With products available in 26 countries and regions worldwide, Momotaro Jeans is planning a broader expansion strategy to attract more international customers as tourism to Japan flourishes. per cent of the brand’s purchases at its five directly managed stores. They account for 48.5

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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. Building new systems for each new market will quickly bring your plans to a grinding halt. Want more insights?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

However, as AI-powered platform Blue Yonder’s Brett Egglestone, senior director – retail industry strategy, advises, it does not matter what time of the year it is: your customers always expect the same level of service. Blue Yonder has identified five common challenges to cover in your peak season strategy… 1.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2024

Antonius said “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to lead Chatime into the next phase of growth, and I look forward to executing our growth strategy and collaborating with the board, our leadership team, and our partners to realise our brand’s full potential.” Chatime will identify new markets and develop go-to-market strategies. “We

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Two dedicated sessions delved into analyses from international investors, highlighting their views and strategies in an evolving environment. Investors are returning to the market with growing volumes, particularly in Southeast Europe and the UK, adopting an opportunistic strategy centred around winning concepts.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Returns management software Loop surveyed 1000 Australian online shoppers and discovered that 23 per cent of these respondents admitted to having worn or used an item purchased while planning to return it, doing so at least once a week. The post A nation of cheats?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

This has led the team to dive deep into a costly comeback plan, which has become increasingly expensive. Part of the rising cost stems from the company’s plan to close one of its primary distribution centres, in Rialto, California. He is known to make changes and shift merchandising strategies late in the game.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our focus remains on seeking to drive further and sustainable cost efficiencies and inventory management,” he added. Over the last five years as CEO, King has been enacting his ‘customer-first plan’ which has re-established Myer as Australia’s 8th most trusted brand, according to Roy Morgan.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Myer’s acquisition of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands appears to be the next step in Olivia Wirth’s plan for the department store’s loyalty program, Myer One. But it’s not all about size, Premier’s Apparel Brands’ omnichannel strategy and customer connection align with Myer’s approach to loyalty.

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

Working with retailers across Australia and New Zealand, Quantiful CEO Jamie Cormack has identified poor planning outcomes as one of the significant causes forcing retailers to contract and even close stores today. The innovation is a demand planning tool that delivers accurate forecasts and illustrates what is driving demand.”

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Earlier this month, Desigual partnered with Melbourne-based brand management firm O’Rourke Showroom to unveil its spring-summer collection, further expanding its retail distribution in Asia Pacific. IR: Could you elaborate more on the expansion strategies in this market? It’s early days.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience. This is a comprehensive approach that extends beyond online sales to encompass various critical aspects of retail operations, with inventory management and pricing at its core.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

Four major investment funds (Cooper Investors, Hyperion Asset Management, Firetrail Investments and QVG Capital) have joined the GYG shareholder register. Investment will boost growth strategy The proceeds of the raise will support GYG’s three-year growth strategy.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2024

Australian retail businesses have been warned they are missing out on sales by reacting too slowly to customer trends – and that poor retail demand planning is resulting in unnecessarily high levels of capital tied up unproductively in unsold inventory in warehouses and stores. How AI can manage 15.6 Spoiler alert: It’s not.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cosmetique, an Australian national cosmetic and injectables chain, has announced plans for a $17.5 With new clinic sites already slated for 2025, the expansion will involve opening four new clinics in New South Wales and Victoria initially, with more planned for following years. million ASX listing of parent company Stormeur.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

“The big supermarket brands want you to spend more time in store, we want you to spend more time at home doing the things you love and we’ll deliver the groceries to your door,” said Dhruv Kohli, VP of growth and strategy at Geezy Go. The brand said it plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2022

Developing and refining strategies within the following five action areas can help secure and fortify positioning on the digital shelf: Connect products to more channels Market at the right time Sell wherever consumers shop Optimise every channel Fulfil customer expectations.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

Toys “R” Us has announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Lian Yu, who has been promoted from her previous position of general manager of the brand. She will also be responsible for building a data analytics team and leading the Groups’ strategy around data science. “I

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Takuya Saito, managing director of Muji Australia, spoke to Inside Retail about the company’s plans to grow its bricks-and-mortar presence in Australia and the strategy behind it. We now have four stores across Sydney and Melbourne, and by the end of the year we plan to have six. IR: What is the timeline for this?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The deals were all impressive in scale with a common factor: a clear succession plan that allowed the company to react quickly when a sale opportunity came along. Despite the obvious soundness of succession planning, there remains a deep disinclination to create such plans among many middle-market business leaders.

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