Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Despite its rapid expansion, GMG remains focused on a localised approach, tailoring its retail strategies to consumer behaviours in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. To manage regulatory hurdles, GMG has established a regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and an operational office in Singapore.

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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 14, 2024

Hog’s Breath Cafe is looking to rebuild its restaurant footprint, and has plans to open another 20 restaurants by 2029. The strategy is for franchisees to break even without having to do 2000 covers on a weekend and school holidays,” he says. Under the previous management the brand got confused and we lost our way.”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. U nderstanding your cash flow: The key to control Before diving into specific strategies,lets take a quick detour to Cash Flow 101.Cash Inventory management software or a simple forecasting system can be a valuable tool to manage this.

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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 19, 2025

Nuholt Huisamen, managing director for East Asia Pacific at Levi Strauss & Co., Particularly in the North Asian markets, we are seeing tremendous success with our premiumisation strategy, and the launch of our latest Blue Tab line will also be a driving force for further growth. For Levi Strauss & Co.,

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy. The brand has announced its plans to expand into the UK, with the first two stores and dedicated website launched before Christmas.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Aussie discount retailer Silly Solly is on a growth trajectory, with plans to expand as a franchise, after shifting from a licensing model. The Silly Solly’s brand has come full circle, now owned by Stanton and an Australian management team that reinvented the model in 2018. “We The chain boasts ‘Nothing over $5’ in its advertising.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Typically, consumers seek out department stores and shopping centres to get in the holiday spirit but LaManna has managed to position itself as the exception. The food emporium has earned a reputation for its hospitality-first approach in the grocery sector and its strategy for the holiday season will follow the same playbook.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon announced it posted over $3.1 billion in 2022.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tough times “We’ve poured everything into it, given it every opportunity and it got to the point where it just couldn’t work,” Ross Poulakis, Harrolds Group’s managing director, told Inside Retail. The luxury retailers that are thriving have managed to find that sweet spot between their digital and physical offerings,” Gray said.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

In the wake of the tragic Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack on April 13, Australian retailers have been revisiting their emergency response plans to ensure they are fully prepared for every contingency. Retailers revisit emergency response plans appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. The post “What if this happens to us?”:

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Managing inventory in hard goods retail is a constant balancing act. Retail environments are highly competitive right now, making inventory management more than just a back-end function its a critical driver of sales, customer satisfaction and financial health. Yet, traditional inventory planning methods struggle to keep pace.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Head of communication Nadine Schmidt told the Belgian newspaper De Standaard , the initiative it was part of “testing, learning, adapting, and refining the range” H&M has also struggled with stock management , which has contributed to “disappointing” financial results that led to the exit of former CEO Helena Helmersson.

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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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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The brand also plans to open a “shop-in-shop” in the iconic department store in May this year, affirming that wholesale remains a key pillar of Levi’s DTC-first strategy. Lucia Marcuzzo, Managing Director of Europe at Levi Strauss & Co says : At Levi’s, DTC-first doesn’t mean DTC-only.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Planning approval has been granted for the reconfiguration of four entrances at Highcross Shopping Centre, one of NewRivers capital partnership assets in Leicester. This strategy has been focused on reinvigorating this popular destination shopping centre in the heart of Leicester to create a vibrant retail and leisure experience.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While customer service remains an essential outcome, it is a byproduct of well-planned and flawlessly executed operational strategies. Prioritising execution over planning Execution is everything, Adam Wiser, founder of Storetaskr, told Inside Retail. You cant manage what you dont measure, Wiser noted.

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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

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. some manages a supply chain spanning global sourcing, inventory management, and logistics. On the operational side, Oh!some

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Now, Mosaic’s presumably ‘core brands’, Millers, Noni B, Rivers and Katies, are also on the chopping block as the retail group looks to accelerate its rationalisation plan and attract new customers across metropolitan and regional Australia through the administration process. The post Is a large store network the key to success?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Of course, this is much easier said than done, with “going green” not something that can be done overnight and instead requires careful thought and planning. There is no escaping the subject of sustainability, with retailers under increasing pressure to implement changes to make them into a more planet friendly operation.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Woolworths looks to follow suit Woolworths Group CEO Amanda Bardwell announced the companys own plan to reduce product range after delivering disappointing half-year results that revealed net profits dropped 20.6 But at the same time making sure that weve got a real laser focus on execution and cost control in our business. per cent to $1.45

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Jason Parke, general manager of Deliveroo Singapore, spoke to Inside Retail about the strategy behind the partnership, evolving consumer expectations, and how technology is shaping the future of grocery delivery. Deliveroo’s backend system also allows partners to easily manage the menu listing as well.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Omnichannel operational structure Adore Beautys executive team has been reshaped to ensure the business has the right structure to execute and manage the opening and operation of its bricks-and-mortar stores transforming the beauty retailer into an omnichannel one.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

This latest acquisition further demonstrates Evolves’ expertise in identifying opportunities to buy, manage, and curate landmark mixed-use developments in attractive regional locations. The area has seen significant residential development over the last few years, with further investment planned.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The company also plans to open its first physical store in the US, further enhancing its omnichannel strategy. From a strong management team with market insight to continuous product innovation, a brands success hinges on its ability to adapt, engage, and deliver value to consumers. per cent of its traffic coming directly.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“Originally the event has always been based on trade with a consumer event later, and in the last few years we have seen them merging this and not investing in getting overseas buyers to come to Australia,” Phoebes Garland, co-founder of Garland & Garland, a fashion and lifestyle brand management agency, told Inside Retail.

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