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Woolworths plans $370 million rebrand, upgrade of its NZ store network

Inside Retail

The Countdown banner was established as a discount supermarket chain in New Zealand in 1981 by wholesaler Rattrays, which was later sold to Australian business Foodland Associated through its New Zealand subsidiary Progressive Enterprises.

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Kendra Scott Steps Down as CEO of Namesake Brand, Tom Nolan to Take the Reins

Retail TouchPoints

Since founding the company in 2002, Scott has been the sole CEO, overseeing the brand’s transformation into a multi-channel retailer that now boasts more than 110 standalone stores across the U.S., a robust online business and wholesale distribution at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and 600 specialty boutiques worldwide.

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

After winding up the label, she identified an opportunity to combine her passion for fashion and design with her experience in wholesale, and working with corporate and hospitality clients. The brand has been in operation since 2002, with over 25 per cent of its online sales coming from overseas.

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No Longer Just Local: Why Cross-Border Commerce is Opening Doors for Smaller Retailers Ready to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

Digitization has afforded retailers access to new markets and more consumers. Operating in the global market provides retailers with a sea of benefits — most notably access to a customer base that spans the globe. Ultimately, each market a merchant trades in has its own nuances and payment culture. Be Regulation-Aware.

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Here’s an inside look at Tops Club, the Costco of Thailand

Inside Retail

There are other obvious similarities: Tops Club is both a retailer and a wholesaler (a format often referred to as ‘cash and carry’ in Asia). Of course, Costco never set out to be a real discount concept, but its marketing emphasises national (read: American) brands. Only the first.

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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

The eyeglass retailer famously disrupted the market for prescription eyeglasses with a slick website and a try-before-you-buy from home program which captured the hearts of millions of customers. They’ve [Warby Parker has] been around for a while, and they’ve been very good at marketing themselves,” said Kodali. of revenue.

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FMI honors seven food industry executives

Mass Relators

At the time of his passing, Obray was a vocal participant in FMI’s Wholesaler Share Group and an active member of FMI’s Board of Directors. Gordon Reid Prior to joining Stop & Shop, Reid served as President of Giant Food, elevating the brand to the number-one market share position in each of its local markets.